The Independent, Property Overseas
The authors have a wealth of knowledge about what French renovation truly entails
Ouest France (translated from the French)
Superbly illustrated...with an amazing glossary of building equipment terms. This book will help you avoid misunderstandings with your builders
Book Description
Designed for anyone who has bought (or is thinking of buying) a place in France - whether it is a dilapidated manor house in need of total restoration, or a charming little cottage that would benefit from a bit of freshening up. With 224 pages, and more than 170 full colour illustrations, this is a book packed with ideas, inspiration and know-how, aimed at all kinds of people renovating in France.
About the Author
David Ackers is a British interior designer who has been living in France for the last 20 years, working with French colleagues on a wide range of renovation and restoration projects for clients from around the world. Jérôme Aumont is a French freelance journalist specialising in the fields of building and renovating. He has contributed to a wide range of media, including France's biggest selling DIY and renovation title, Maison & Travaux. Paul Carslake is a journalist, editor and fluent French speaker, with a background in motoring and technology journalism before getting the French renovation bug.
