The Compleat Anglo in the Pays Basque

France's best-kept secret

Saturday, 18 February 2012

176. Biarritz dazzles

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18th February 2012 . We're gradually emerging from the icy grip of the cold spell that's affected most of Western Europe for the pa...
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Friday, 27 January 2012

175. Is this the end for the Basque beret?

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27th January 2011 . For countless generations, the humble beret symbolised France. Worn by young and old, town and country, it defined a co...
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Sunday, 15 January 2012

174. River frolics

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15th January 2012 . I had a novel experience yesterday morning down at the river and it was one that I have absolutely no wish to repeat! I...
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Madame and I experienced a 'coup de foudre' the first time we visited the Pays Basque (aka the French Basque Country) together - so much so that we started planning our next holiday there as we were driving away. After a few more visits, we concluded that this was where we were going to live one day, once the necessity of having to earn a living was a thing of the past. In mid-2007, we sold up in the UK and we finally realised our long-held dream to move to the Pays Basque. It's everything we ever hoped it would be and it's probably the best decision we've ever made - we've absolutely no regrets. As I can't see myself ever returning to England, I thought I should become part of society here (eg, the right to vote in local and national elections) and so I applied for French citizenship about 5-6 years ago. I was delighted to receive it as it meant my long term stay here was secure.
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