- Paperback: 222 pages
- Publisher: How To Books Ltd (1 Sep 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1857039009
- ISBN-13: 978-1857039009
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 17.2 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 139,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This immensely informative book passes along the author's experience of running a B&B in France after a lifetime of doing something else. Others, also wanting a change of life style, asked her if she thought it had been worth it. Her reply was that it had been... "bloody hard work, but it was great fun. It's the fun that keeps you going and by not living in an English-speaking enclave you meet wonderful people of all nationalities."
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With the help of this book, you'll be able to enjoy a great new lifestyle in a wonderful country - and earn a decent living, too.
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76 of 80 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Deborah Hunt has set up and run a B and B in France for real. She and her husband are both architects by profession and so the book includes plenty of hints and tips about what to look for when buying a suitable property and also repairing and renovating it for B and B purposes. Also lots on getting the business up and running profitably.
As well as all the serious advice there are light touches such as a possible Basil Fawlty type response to an enquiry from a Brit lady with cut glass accent asking if there would be enough hot water! To me this makes it not just informative but a good read as well, especially if you want to know what happens behind the scenes and how and what ‘they’ think of ‘us’!
There’s a chapter on how to deal with officials of all sorts from M. Le Notaire to a surveyor (not usual in France but recommended) when buying and converting. Also, once in, folk such as tax, health VAT and banks and settling in generally including the benefits of ‘making your number’ with the local police……just in case of real problems and, again a light touch, how a gendarme’s parents came to stay as guests.
The book details the Hunts’ successes and misfortunes over a 10 year period and there’s plenty of serious advice on what to do and not to do to make it all pay. It also includes short interviews with other folk in the same business which gives a slightly different but useful perspective. There are glossaries, which cover the essential French words for the chapter concerned and suggestions for learning or improving your French with the wry comment that it won’t just ‘rub off’ on you once you get there.
Altogether a definite first stop for anybody contemplating starting B and B in France but even if setting up in France is only a fond daydream or if you just visit French B and B’s regularly well worth reading.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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In spite of the nice presentation, this book does not deal with the difficult aspects of starting a business in France. In particular, there is virtually nothing about taxation or social security, let alone pensions or health insurance. Not the most useful book on the subject.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great book. It gives sensible advice to anyone considering setting up a B&B or gite business in France. It is clearly written in plain English with no silly jargon - all facts are laid out clearly to avoid doubt or confusion. Virtually everything you need to know about setting up such a business is covered down to the smallest, but no less important, details such as greeting guests and etiquette, advice on meals, childrens play areas, furnishings, types of B&B, etc. as well information on red tape and bureaucracy the French seem to adore. The appendices contain lists of other useful books and addresses.
I consider this book contains plenty of information and guidance to help one assess and decide if a B&B business in France really is for them. Highly recommended.
I consider this book contains plenty of information and guidance to help one assess and decide if a B&B business in France really is for them. Highly recommended.
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