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09/12/2004, 12:12 Ewa Joined on 23/08/2004 Devon & 27 Posts 81 RE: Informative forum...thank you Robin I know what you mean about not wanting to leave - even if it was colder in 27 than here in chilly Devon :-( We had a great (if stressful) time - the notaire had a great sense of humour and even saved us some money (the previous owners wanted us to pay for the geometre's services, but the notaire insisted this huge bill was split 3 ways as they were splitting their property into 3). We were so relieved once this was all over... Deauville beach is fab, as you say, lots of lovely piccies of Carter (our Golden Retriever) on his first visit abroad in August - looking at those makes me want to pack my bags right now... We prefer Trouville for meandering though (albeit in summer - not tried in winter). Seems less fake than it's snazzy neighbour - but I'm not complaining as we can enjoy both! All of our neighbouring towns here in Devon seem to be twinned with somewhere close to our new home in 27 and its really strange driving through say Pont L'Eveque with a road sign saying Ottery St Mary 357 miles (Ottery is about 5 miles from us here in Devon)...! Any other nice towns or villages anyone can recommend - or restaurants/bars? We're back in 27 in early Feb and I hope it's not as chilly then as earlier this week (am I living in false hope?). Ewa    Report

10/12/2004, 0:48 Alane Joined on 23/08/2004 27 Posts 330 RE: Informative forum...thank you Le Petit Coq au Champs at Campigny near Pont Audemer is excellent as are the-Cochon D'or and La Poste in Beuzeville. The bar opposite La Poste is a lively venue for an early evening drink even if it is a bit smoke filled. Le Canel in Pont Audemer is good if a little unconventional and for a good cheap meal Le Victor in Pont Audemer. The Belle Isle sur Risle in Pont Audemer features in many guides but the food we have had there has been mediocre, including dishes still frozen inside while the outside is microwave piping hot, and it's expensive. For us the real treat is the Hotel de France in St Georges du Vievre - very simple but good home cooked food in a restaurant just about big enough to swing a cat in. Something I'm keen to try is dinner at one of the restaurants around the dock in Honfleur in mid winter sitting outside under the heated canopy. We are going over next weekend so maybe we'll get the chance to try one out. Many speak highly of the Auberge in Bec Helouin but we've always found it very unwelcoming. In Lieurey we've been warned off Chez Joel by a number of people so haven't tried it. We tried Les Fauveries on the road between Lieurey and Cormeilles once and it was not a good experience but our neighbours recommend it so maybe we just had an off evening. We haven't tried any of the restaurants in Cormeilles so any recommendations would be welcome. Best Regards Alan. Best Regards Alan    Report

10/12/2004, 12:29 Curlyp Joined on 14/10/2004 Saudi Arabia Posts 41 RE: Informative forum...thank you Hello all in 27 We have had a couple of nice meals in the Hotel in Lieurey. Can any of you tell me if there is a van hire place near Lieurey? We also originate from Devon Ewa  me from a little village outside Tavistock (Horrabridge) and hubby is from Plymouth. Hoping you all have a great Xmas and a wonderful 2005.   Sue (27) Curlyp ( Dept 27 when in France)    Report

10/12/2004, 18:37 robinwolf Joined on 02/12/2004 Posts 41 RE: Informative forum...thank you Hi 27's Ref eating in Cormeilles. As I said before, we rate Le Florida, half way down the main street opposite the Mairie. 2 menus + a la carte, family run & you can book. It gets full on a Saturday evening so often people walk towards the village square and visit the pizza resturant -- le petite venoise. This is good if you like food with an Italian influence, which sometime makes a change. This is a cheaper option for an evening out. Also rated is the Auberge du president (opposite Champion s/market). We have never eaten here but it has a good reputation. Robin Wolf   Robin Wolf    Report

10/12/2004, 20:10 Ewa Joined on 23/08/2004 Devon & 27 Posts 81 RE: Informative forum...thank you Quote: Le Petit Coq au Champs at Campigny near Pont Audemer is excellent as are the-Cochon D'or and La Poste in Beuzeville. The bar opposite La Poste is a lively venue for an early evening drink even if it i... Alan, We had a couple of lovely meals last week in Honfleur (the Ascot - the chicken off their 22 euro menu is to die for - and a pizzeria in the lovely St Catherine quarter). No outside seating at present so couldn't enjoy this aspect yet but I can imagine with all the Christmas lights switched on (they were up, but not on, to my dismay) and wrapped up warm, outside meals would be delightful. Sue - we are based in Colaton Raleigh, between Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton (God's waiting room!) in East Devon, although originally from London via Oxfordshire, we love it here and only France (and sometimes Italy) drags us away! When you think about it we are so very lucky really. Thank you all for these recommendations (especially as we've only tried a small handful of what has been mentioned) and will look forward to trying some (or all) out in the new year. We had a lovely meal in a small restaurant in Foulbec (thanks to our builder!!) it's on the corner opposite the church (but can't recall it's name). Fabulous 4 course lunch for 18 euros a head - yum! Cheers all - Ewa    Report

11/12/2004, 21:13 ouf Joined on 02/12/2004 Posts 23 RE: Informative forum...thank you Hi 27's, I see the number is growing. I agree about Le Petit coq au Champs-Campigny near PA. Lovely surroundings and meal was excellent and staff very accommodating. This was the first time we had tried Calvados there. There is also a nice, lunch-time place in Beuzeville, just off the market square, trying to rack my brain for the name of it. Honfleur is on our list to do in the warmer months as so far just enjoyed coffee on the pavement area watching the artists and the world go by. There is one artist (female) who paints a tiny cat in all her paintings. Honfleur has a lovely public park just a few mins walk from the harbour area. Exotic plants with plenty of seating for viewing. Have visited a few markets and found Evreux has some good local produce; cider tasting was on offer. Brionne's market in the summer was heaving with seafood and veg. Off to 27 next weekend...cannt wait. Jon 27    Report

12/12/2004, 0:21 Alane Joined on 23/08/2004 27 Posts 330 RE: Informative forum...thank you The proprietors of the Petit Coq are a good source of information regarding renovation. They have had their own house outside Campginy renovated using traditional methods and have a photographic record of the conversion of Le Petit Coq itself. The Hotel in Lieurey is the Bras D'Or where we also have had a good meal although it was a bit lonely with just us in the large dining room. The Friday farmers market in Pont Audemer is always good for a visit. We are over next weekend but have to go on the Sunday so will be visiting the Monday market to buy our Christmas goose. With any luck it will be sunny enough to sit outside on the pavement at the Cafe de la Risle to have a coffee while watching the world go by. A visit to the fromagerie and chocolatiere (sp?) in the Rue de la Republique will be a must as well.   Best Regards Alan. Best Regards Alan    Report

17/12/2004, 18:32 MartyH Joined on 15/12/2004 Posts 1 RE: Informative forum...thank you Hello everyone, With great interest I have read your comments on this forum. I am a Dutch women and will move to Lieurey in spring 2005. We have bought a place close to the village itself, direction St Georges du Vievre. I am interested in any experiences re: living in Lieurey and immediate environment, and more specifically: integration with the French people, development of the region (tourism, economy). Thanks in advance. I hope to be able to contribute myself once we're settled... Marty    Report

18/12/2004, 6:18 Curlyp Joined on 14/10/2004 Saudi Arabia Posts 41 RE: Informative forum...thank you Quote: Hello everyone, With great interest I have read your comments on this forum. I am a Dutch women and will move to Lieurey in spring 2005. We have bought a place close to the village itself, direction ... Welcome Marty As you probably read we have a house just outside Lieurey a little place called Le Moussel which is on route to St Georges. We like the village very much it has a lovely un-complecated feel about the place and the people are very friendly and helpful. Although we are not there permanantly when we do visit we find plenty to see and do. Good luck with your move in the new year. Sue     Curlyp ( Dept 27 when in France)    Report

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