The price of French stamps is increasing!

As from 1st July 2011, the prices of stamps in France are increasing.

It will be €0.60 for France (increase of 2 cents) and €0.77 for Europe (it is currently €0.75).
If the stamps you have at home don't show any prices on them, you can still use them. If they do have a price on them, you can get some 1 cent stamps.

For more information regarding the services offered by La Poste see this link here.

Gite in Brittany - Last minute booking!

Special offers on a beautiful gite in Brittany located near Dinan!

We are currently offering up to 150 euros off!

Bookings between 4th June to 2nd July 2011:
395 euros instead of 500 euros.

From 9th to 23rd July: 450 euros instead of 600 euros.

Special tariff for couples: 295 euros in June and 350 euros for July. Price for 2 adults.

For those seeking the countryside peace, there are opportunities for country walks around the pretty lanes that surround the gite or along the canal that runs through the town nearby.

For families there are plenty of distractions for the children, as the villa has a play area in the garden and the accommodation is baby, toddler and child-friendly.

Activities nearby: golf course, lake, swimming pools, horse riding, theme parks, water sports, zoo, parks and gardens, tennis, historic/medieval towns, etc.

For more information about our gite in Brittany, please visit this web site here.

Make use of this last minute special offer! Book your gite in Brittany now!

Carboot sale in St Helen - 1st May 2011

Well, the 1st May is a busy day for Vide grenier lovers!

I have found another Vide Grenier in St Helen for this Sunday.

St Helen is 15min East of Dinan.

Brocante in Dinard

40 antique dealers will be at the Esplanade de la Halle in Dinard from 9 am to 7pm this Sunday 1st May 2011.

Free admission.

Whilst in Dinard, visit the Parc de Port-Breton. It is also free to visit.

See my post about the Parc. You will find it under "Places to visit", "Childrens corner".

If you don't know the promenade du Clair de Lune, do it!
It is the coastal path all around Dinard. It is so colorful in the summer. They splash out on flowers!

Plant exchange in Dinan this Easter Sunday

Dinan plant exchange is taking place this Sunday (24th April 2011) in Dinan. Ste Anne area.

From Dinan centre, go up to McDonalds, turn right at the round about and right again at the next round about. Go to the bottom of the hill and you should find us.

I must say I have never been to this plant exchange before, so I can't tell you more about it for now but I will definitely go this Sunday - tomorrow.
It is from 10 to 12 only.

Bring plants, seeds, gardening magazines, and anything to do with gardening.

Pleudihen Vide Grenier on 24th April 2011

Pleudihen is having a Vide grenier this Easter Sunday.
Pleudihen is a quint village Est of Dinan. Visit the seal at Mordreuc beach if you go there!

See my other post about it under Beaches in Brittany and Childrens corner.

Vide Grenier on 24th April 2011

Borseul is having a Vide grenier this Easter Sunday.
Borseul is a small village North West of Dinan.

No doubt you will find a bargain!