The Quick Guide to Creating an Eco-Friendly Garden
If the COVID-19 pandemic and the weeks of enforced confinement that came with it (and may come again…) have taught us anything, it’s the importance of space – outdoor space,…
Q&A Living France
“If I hire someone to fix a leak in my roof in my French home and after a couple of weeks the leak has returned, can I ask them to…
New management, new horizons…
As of April 2020, a new legal contract puts Artisan Central under the joint management of Rosie Ellis and Micala Wilkins, in what’s described as a ‘major step forward’ for…
What you need to know about CONSUEL
What does ‘CONSUEL’ mean? CONSUEL is the acronym for Comité National pour la Sécurité des Usagers de l’Électricité (which, for anyone still learning French, translates as ‘National Committee for the…
Committing to the ‘French Lifestyle’
Whether living, holidaying or working in France, the French lifestyle is definitely something us Expats aspire to; the 2 hour lunches with a carafe of wine as standard, not thinking…
Everything you need to know about ‘affouage’
With wood burning appliances becoming more and more efficient, the ancient French tradition of ‘affouage’ – which gives individuals the right to gather wood from a local forest - is…
Ecopower Europe featured in French Property News!
There is no question more pertinent and on the tip of almost everyone's tongues throughout the world at the moment as "what can WE do in the battle against climate…
What is an Artisan?
Say the word ‘artisan’ to someone in the UK and they’ll think you're about to try and sell them an expensive loaf of bread from a ‘boutique’ bakery. Come to…
Why ‘La rentrée’ is ideal for home improvements
It doesn’t seem to matter what age we are; the start of September will always feel like the perfect time to start something new. Whether we’re actually going ‘Back to…
Easter Fun!
The egg is one of the most durable and efficient forms found in nature, here are some of our favorite buildings from around the world that have been inspired by…