Author Archives: Rosemary Kneipp

FRENCH CHÂTEAU COUNTRY IN THE WINTER – THE LOIRE VALLEY

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Rosemary Kneipp

Château de Chambord in the snow Not everyone can choose to come to France during the warmer months. Australians in particular often come at Christmas time during their summer holidays, willing to trade over-30-degree temperatures for under ten degrees. Many … Continue reading →

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PROMESSE DE VENTE VERSUS COMPROMIS DE VENTE IN FRENCH PROPERTY SALES

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Rosemary Kneipp

All property transactions in France take place in two steps: first, after the seller has agreed to the price offer, the seller and buyer sign a promise to sell in the form of either a promesse de vente (unilateral promise … Continue reading →

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Exchanging an Australian driver licence for a French licence

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Rosemary Kneipp

A driver licence issued by a country outside France is only recognised for one year once the person acquires “normal residence” in France, normal residence being defined as the place in which you live for at least six months (185 … Continue reading →

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Lunch View – Vue de table

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Rosemary Kneipp

We celebrated Jean Michel’s birthday today at L’Orangerie in Blois and this was our view. Nous avons fêté l’anniversaire de Jean Michel aujourd’hui à l’Orangerie à Blois et voici la vue depuis notre table.

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Oyster Season Again – Les huîtres sont de retour

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Rosemary Kneipp
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Wait for the Ice Saints – Il faut attendre les saints de glace

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Rosemary Kneipp

There is a saying in France that you have to wait until after the ice saints – 11th, 12th and 13th May (Mamert, Pancrace and Servais) before you plants tomatoes and flowers like Busy Lilies. Well my tomatoes are fine … Continue reading →

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Why must birth certificates in France be less than 3 months old?

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Rosemary Kneipp

Most foreigners living in France are asked at some stage to deliver a full birth certificate that is less than 3 months old. Why three months? If you’ve even seen a French birth certificate of someone who has been married, … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2019

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Rosemary Kneipp

This is my absolute last chance to write my New Year post and wish you all a wonderful 2019, as tomorrow is the first day of February. I have an exciting year ahead – I am going to retire on … Continue reading →

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Friday’s French – acte de naissance, extrait d’acte de naissance, copie intégrale, birth certificate, entry of births

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Rosemary Kneipp

In my work as a sworn translator in France, the document I am asked to translate and certify the most often is the birth certificate. In France, it comes by various names: acte de naissance, extrait d’acte de naissance, copie … Continue reading →

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The Akubra Saviour

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Rosemary Kneipp

We’ve just arrived in Malta for a week of sun and exploring. It is 1°C when we leave Blois at 5.20 am and 15°C when we arrive in Valetta at 1 pm. After checking out our rental apartment, Marina View, … Continue reading →

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