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Rosemary Border Rabson Page 7
- Murmurs From The MorvanI have almost finished compiling Murmurs from the Morvan, a miscellany of articles about our life in this beautiful corner of Burgundy. I have drawn on my Expat Focus pieces…Read more
- Shopping For Expats In FranceWe emigrated to the Morvan in 2005 from rural Suffolk. By the time we left, shopping in our nearest town, Woodbridge, was no fun at all. The town had for…Read more
- La GrippeLa Grippe is an unassuming village on the road to Nevers. It bears an unfortunate name, la grippe being the French word for influenza, flu or the Dreaded Lurgy. John…Read more
- February Frolics?Visitors to the Morvan in winter are mystified by displays of crêpe pans, electric crêpe makers and free crêpe recipes appearing in the supermarkets in January. A little early for…Read more
- New Year Greetings From The MorvanHere in the Morvan the festive season is almost over. First there was Le Réveillon on Christmas Eve, with foie gras and oysters and standing room only in church. Christmas…Read more
- Christmas In The MorvanIt's official: Christmas is coming to the Morvan. The Morvan? Think of the Yorkshire Dales, but with better roads and less hype. Nobody comes here for motorways, theatres, discos, shopping…Read more
- A Taste of HomeHere in rural Burgundy you know where your food comes from. You see your vegetables and fruit growing, often in your own garden. In the field behind our house white…Read more
- ‘Paperasserie’ – The French Equivalent Of Red TapeAfter nine years living in rural Burgundy, we are philosophical about paperasserie – the French equivalent of red tape. French bureaucracy has an appalling reputation, but some French paperasserie is…Read more
- Welcome to Charity CottageThere was once a French boy who spent his summer holidays in an old cottage in the Morvan region of Burgundy. After a lifetime driving a Paris dustcart, he and…Read more
- The Garbage Police In The MorvanHere in the Morvan our local council is in love with recycling. It also shows signs of overzealousness where enforcement is concerned.Much rubbish of course consists of packaging – bottles,…Read more