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Australians in France by Catherine Berry

French village stone house with climbing rose on wallAnnette Charlton Interviewed For Series, Australians in France, by Catherine Berry

Catherine Berry, Australian author of ‘But You Are in France Madame’ has been writing an ‘Australians in France’ series where she interviews and shares the stories of Australians living in France.

Catherine is keen to share these stories because after publishing her book ‘But You Are in France Madame’ she is contacted frequently by people asking about the idea, or voicing their dreams of spending some time in France.  As a result, she is sharing as many stories as she can to demonstrate that there is no ‘right’ way to do it and that it is possible, and along the way her interviewees give some practical hints on the steps to take.

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Annette Charlton

Annette lives with her family between their homes in France and Australia.  She’s been featured in International magazines including French Property News, on numerous blogs and travel websites and appeared on ABC National Radio. You can connect on Instagram or Facebook.

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1233 ABC Newcastle Radio Interview with Annette Charlton

1233 ABC Newcastle Radio interview - living in France

1233 ABC Newcastle Radio Interview with Annette Charlton

So what happens when 1233 ABC Newcastle Radio station contacts you and wants to interview and feature you on one of their popular prime time segments?  Well, I don’t know what you’d do, but I said “sure, love to”, so last night I headed into the studio to chat to the charming Paul Bevan about our life in France.

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Annette Charlton

Annette lives with her family between their homes in France and Australia.  She’s been featured in International magazines including French Property News, on numerous blogs and travel websites and appeared on ABC National Radio. You can connect on Instagram or Facebook.

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5 Top French Bloggers Tell Why They Love France

5 Top French bloggers tell why they love France5 Top French Bloggers Tell Why They Love France

Why do you love France? Maybe it’s the romantic appeal of beautiful towns and villages, the proud French people and their traditions, mouth-watering food, historical buildings and gardens,  priceless art or diverse landscapes?  Or maybe its simply the appeal of sunshine, long lunches and a carefree life.

Everyone’s love affair with France starts differently and to showcase that I asked my five favourite French bloggers/writers to share with us what they love most about France and how they share their passion with others.  You’ll see they share their love of France through publishing magazines, writing books, leading tour groups, running gîtes and online shops.  Each story is different and engaging.

You will be fascinated at how their love affair of France has changed their work and personal lives.  So let’s meet them and read what each has to say …

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Annette Charlton

Annette lives with her family between their homes in France and Australia.  She’s been featured in International magazines including French Property News, on numerous blogs and travel websites and appeared on ABC National Radio. You can connect on Instagram or Facebook.

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What Living in France Means To An English Expat

Thomas carrying baguette into Helen and Merv's beautifully renovated stone barn houseWhat Living In France Means To An English Expat

Moving from a comfy English farmhouse in Devon to an old stone barn that needed major repair deep in the French countryside is a big move that could’ve ended badly.  But for English expat couple Helen and Merv, it has given them the quiet, rural life they dreamed of and much more.

When I catch up with Helen and Merv on my trips to France, I am always in awe of the beautiful way they describe the benefits they’ve experienced since moving to rural France.

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Annette Charlton

Annette lives with her family between their homes in France and Australia.  She’s been featured in International magazines including French Property News, on numerous blogs and travel websites and appeared on ABC National Radio. You can connect on Instagram or Facebook.

www.afrenchcollection.com

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