Markets offering a great food choice While we agree with letter writer Irene Pope that French restaurant food leaves a lot to be desired and is too expensive, we disagree with her regarding the fresh produce in the supermarkets, or our local market in Chauvigny, Vienne department. Published: 29 January 2020
How much to live in France Thanks to the many readers who wrote in with feedback on how much is needed as a pension for a reasonable retirement in France (rent or mortgage not included). Here’s a selection of replies: Published: 29 January 2020
Are French food options really that bad? I’m surprised at Irene Pope’s opinion of food around Poitiers (Letters, December issue). Published: 25 December 2019
Residents are on the take Until we live in Utopia, where we are all world citizens with freedom of movement and residence, we have to accept that countries have borders and rules. Published: 25 December 2019
No quick resolution to exit from the EU The end is nigh – or is it? I, like most in the UK and expats, will be pleased to see the end of Brexit with the current Westminster soap opera Published: 25 December 2019
Sounding off over turbines Wind turbines are in the news again (Connexion, December issue) Published: 25 December 2019
Death penalty error I wish to correct a popular misconception in your article (December 1969: death penalty ends, December issue). Published: 25 December 2019
Technology drives me batty I agree with the debate in your October issue (Should older drivers take a medical to keep motoring?). Published: 25 December 2019
My health under fire from electro waves I suffer from the side- effects of electromagnetic waves (EMW). Published: 25 December 2019
Pity the poor English voter The result of the UK election shows how poor the political situation is in the UK Published: 25 December 2019