Around Montmorillon



An English speaking forum for people in or around the Montmorillon area of the Vienne dept 86 Poitou-Charentes region of Western France.

• Introductions.
  
• Out & About, Motoring, Holidays, Shopping.
  
• Garden, Pets, Livestock.
  
• Around The House.
  
• Health, Social, Legal, Work.
  
• French Language.
  
• What's On.
  
• For Sale.
  
• Wanted.
  
• Business Ads.
  

• As a member you will be able to start new threads or answer existing ones.
  
• Chat Board for conversations not in the public domain. (you will have to join us to see what we are talking about)
  
• Private message system.
  
• Use of the Search Facility.
  
• Use of the Random Thread Button.
  
• Every member gets their own Personal Notepad.
  
• You can opt in for the Monthly Newsletter.
  
• You can get notifications of new threads and/ or posts.
  
• User Control Panel.
  
• And more.
  

It's free to join and use, there are no annoying pop-up ads and we won't ask you for donations. What you will find is a friendly bunch of people.  

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Hi. My partner and i moved to le Vigeant from Bedfordshire last June with three teenagers (18, 18 and 14), two dogs and a dozen cats.we came on a quest for a more sustainable life. It has been challenging so far as we don't really know anyone here but we can see light through the burocrasy. More importantly, spring is ever closer and it looks like the woodpile will surfice. Glad to have found the forum.[/i]

We are Scott, Kate and our two daughters (ages 3 and 4).

We have been looking at moving from Scotland to France for some time and, based on our own criteria, keep coming across Montmorillon.

But the internet can only take us so far, so the time has come to visit and see for ourselves.

Anyone got any advice on places to go (or avoid) and any recommendations on holiday accommodation would be very welcome.

Thanks,

Scott & Kate

Has anyone ever moved Asparagus? We have 4 plants around 8 years old, and 10 more at two years old.

The two year old ones only went in the ground last year as we grew them from seed, so I'm thinking they should be fine to gently tease them out from the ground and move them.

The 8 year old ones though I would imagine would be more difficult to get up without damaging the roots, but I would like to take them if possible as they taste fantastic and give a large crop for around 3 months or more.

I also wondered if it's possible to just shove a spade through them to split them up so you get more plants.

Any info, Thanks.

I was asking on the old forum about Fresh Fish, and thought I would start again on here.

After the closing of the Fresh Fish shop in Montmorillon I cant find any decent fish near by, we did get a nice whole fresh salmon from SuperU just before Xmas but their fish doesn't seem so fresh as it did when they were HyperU and they don't always have much choice.

I've just about given up on Leclerc in Montmorillon as the quality is poor, yet yesterday we stopped off at Leclerc in Chauvigny and they had some lovely Trout.

The guy on the Montmorillon market has some good fresh fish, but it's not convenient for us.

So if anyone does know of a Fresh Fish van, shop, or stall near to the Lathus area please let me know.

Thanks.

Anyone changed their windows?

Can you recommend a double glazing fitter in the Montmorillon area, or have you ever fitted your own ?

Thanks.

Chimney sweeping do you do your own, or do you get a professional to do it ?

We always used to do it ourselves in our old house, but we will soon be moving and the French sellers were telling us to be careful as your insurance is not valid if you don't have a certificate from a professional.

Any thoughts on this, and if you do use a Pro can you recommend one and what does it cost?

Thanks.

on Sunday December 15. Start is 1000 until 1800. All going on in la place du Marechal Leclerc. That's the main square opposite the tourism office.

Food, festive gift ideas, hand crafted nick-nacks, bijoux this and that plus books and much more.

Sunday December 8. Kick-off 1000 until 1800.

Food and drink available.

Also stalls with festive gift ideas, Christmas trees for sale, local producers offerings etc etc.

Hello again and thanks for your assistance so far.
As France will be our new home we are trying
To find out where and when we should register as
New residents and what paperwork we need.
We are both dual citizens of UK and Australia.
France is where we hope to spend most of our time.
We own a small property in montmorillon
and also want to register to pay tax there, although
we won't really have much income to declare.
This then crosses over to the health system
and how long it takes us to be apart of the
French system, we think it's five years.
Also suggestions on health insurance.
I guess you have all been through this minefield
and apologise for our boring questions
Thanks Rosie and Huw

Hi all, finally got round to registering myself on this forum. i'm Rosie's partner, Huw and we will be moving to Montmorrillon in Feb, having bought a small place in town.
We are currently living in Vietnam, but both are dual British Australian citizens.
We spent only a very short time in Montmorillon, so lots to find out and learn about, but very much looking forward to a new adventure.

Went down to Bellac yesterday and whilst prodding around in Carrefour I spotted some Crumpets at the bread section. Having not had crumpets for about 8 years I thought what a find, it was buy one and get one free. There were two packets left, so in the trolley they went.

Had them for breakfast this morning and thought "what was all the fuss about". Don't get me wrong they tasted good, but they just didn't give me the kick I was expecting. I suppose it's a matter of not having them for so long your tastes change and things maybe weren't as good as you thought they were in the first place.

Having said that the Maynards Wine Gums were nice.

Hi all
I live a little way from you in Bouresse, was a member of the old forum and would you believe forgot all about this one something jogged my memory this morning and here I am, you can pop over and meet me here:- [url=https://www.facebook.com/StephensDinerPartager][/url]

Hello we are very happy to have found your
Website! My partner Huw and I spent time in
Montmorillon a few months ago and enjoyed
it so much we have purchased a small property
to live in. We will be moving to Montmorillon in
February and look forward to learning all about
your beautiful town. We have limited French
but trying really hard to improve that! We are Australians
with UK Citizenship.
Best wishes
Rosie

Has anyone used one of those white French wood burning oven's?

I've got the chance of having one and it looks in very good nick, but I'm wondering how you use them. It looks like you load it up on the left hand side with wood and away you go. But if anyone has used one can you share some tips on getting it going and running it I would be greatful, I've used wood burning fires but never a cooker.

Will it warm up the house as much as a fire with a glass door, and are they economical on wood.

Thank You.