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L'autre vie
Our other life in France. #1 It's a sunny May day here in Beaulieu sur Dordogne and in truth I should be soaking up some rays as tomorrow...
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by Rae-Helen
- Nov 26
- 3 min
Autumnal moments in France- Rae-Helen Fisenden
Sitting comfortably, feeling snug and warm in our little cottage, you would not expect the cold that bites as soon as you venture...
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by Rae-Helen
- Jun 20, 2022
- 2 min
Did you forget the baguette?
" L' Autre Vie " a blog by RHF This is me yesterday ( Sunday ) at the Saint- Cyprien market - one of the most popular in the Dordogne and...
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by Rae-Helen
- Jun 5, 2022
- 3 min
The Magic of Marqueyssac
"L' Autre Vie" A blog by Rae-Helen Fisenden June 5th, 2022 I have written about these gardens before, but I've often wanted to write more...
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by Rae-Helen
- May 22, 2022
- 3 min
Our Jungle in France
L' Autre Vie- By Rae-Helen Fisenden ourcottageinfrance.com May 22/2022 After a scenic 90 minute drive west from Beaulieu sur Dordogne...
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by Rae-Helen
- May 17, 2022
- 3 min
One Thousand Days
"L' Autre Vie" By Rae-Helen Fisenden ourcottageinfrance.com May 17th 2022 And so- after one thousand days of Covid induced separation...
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by Rae-Helen
- Jul 26, 2020
- 6 min
L’ autre vie “What other life?"
I realised tonight, as I reclined, potato-like on the couch, (while quietly stalking people on FB and finding an old blog I'd written)...
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by Rae-Helen
- Oct 19, 2019
- 2 min
Bonjour!
With the French Festival “Paris to Provence” only one week away ( Nov 29th to Dec 1st) we wanted to invite you to pop into Como House and...
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by Rae-Helen
- Apr 1, 2019
- 7 min
My Favourite things...
L' Autre Vie- My other life in France By Rae-Helen Fisenden Catchy little song isn’t it? "My Favourite Things." Probably one of the most...
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by Rae-Helen
- Feb 26, 2019
- 5 min
Hidden Water Treasures
By Rae-Helen Fisenden This is an article featuring some "top secret" information about three fascinating places we've found and explored...
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by Rae-Helen
- Feb 21, 2019
- 4 min
Madame Noire
This blog helps explain a rather fascinating real estate option here in France known as "viager" and also a little story to go with it...
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by Rae-Helen
- Feb 9, 2019
- 3 min
Madame Sucrée
L'autre Vie Blog by Rae-Helen Fisenden My experience of cooking in France I quite like to cook. And, although I do get a tiny bit anxious...
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by Rae-Helen
- Jan 15, 2019
- 8 min
A Guest's Dordogne insights
In this blog I sought out a guest who, along with her husband, stayed in both of our properties located in the Dordogne Valley in the...
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by Rae-Helen
- Nov 1, 2018
- 6 min
You’d be MAD to book your French holiday accommodation with an Australian property owner
I was having lunch with a friend recently and during conversation my widely travelled friend said that she’d NEVER book a house overseas,...
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by Rae-Helen
- Sep 27, 2018
- 5 min
How it actually began...
L'autre Vie #12 My Other life in France. The very beginning of our french adventure. By Rae-Helen Fisenden ourcottageinfrance.com We'd...
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by Rae-Helen
- Sep 21, 2018
- 5 min
The MOST asked question.
L'autre Vie #11 ( My other life in France ) A blog about choosing between our two french cottages located in the South West of France in...
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by Rae-Helen
- Aug 2, 2018
- 5 min
"Sky high and contemplating WHY?"
L' Autre Vie #10 By Rae-Helen Fisenden. Kind of funny really. I’m writing this whilst travelling at 35,000 feet at the moment between...
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by Rae-Helen
- Jul 31, 2018
- 3 min
"The French sure know how to picnic"
L'Autre Vie #9 By Rae-Helen Fisenden. One of our favourite past times when we're in France is to indulge in a leisurely picnic. We've...
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by Rae-Helen
- Jul 5, 2018
- 4 min
10 very good reasons to explore the Dordogne.
L’ Autre Vie ( My other life in France ) #8 By Rae-Helen Fisenden ( photos by Neil Fisenden ) 10 Very Good Reasons to explore the...
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by Rae-Helen
- Jun 12, 2018
- 3 min
L'autre vie #7 "Our other life in France" "Peacocks and Butterflies" by Rae-Helen Fisenden
It was one of those spur of the moment decisions that Neil and I make which often lead to a surprisingly lovely experience. People call...
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