One week since we moved to Avenue Jean Moulin in Portiragnes and so we took some time to reflect today - good move?
Yip, this is at last what we always dreamed about living in France. Kind of wish we had come here 3 years ago, but, it seemed too far away, inaccessible for us and just a step too far.
The house is charmingly old, spreading over three floors,and across a narrow street from the Hotel de la Marie, overlooking a busy village centre. Yesterday I walked to the hairdresser to make an (urgent!) appointment, then to the well stocked Spar grocery, the post office and home again - in 15 mins! Fabulous.
As I peg out here on the front terrace I am lucky to get away with less than three 'Bonjours' as folk pass the gate.
Jeff loves nipping to the boulangerie some mornings for fresh croissants and at least half a dozen 'Bonjours' there and back. A friendly place and less than 10 mins drive from lovely beaches, less than five minutes walk from the Canal du Midi.
Went to Beziers today to check out the local Chamber of Commerce, Le Centre de Formalities de Enterprise, the flower market and had few coffees here and there. Lovely, helpful people and got some pointers about french language courses - tres bon!
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| Jeff browsing the flower market - too much choice |
The house feels cosy and peaceful - huge high ceilings and not a straight wall in sight! I love the high french windows and creaking wooden pastel blue shutters - opening them in the morning to bright sunshine and village noises.
The local beach has been a beautiful and restful pitstop everyday this week - too good to miss as we enjoy gorgeous autumn warmth. Don't expect it will last.
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