Contributing this issue…
Resi Lombeek Resi founded Lomagne Properties in Gascony in 2013, connecting clients with exceptional homes in southwest France, off ering a personalised service.
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Leah Rottier Leah is a freelance writer, copy editor and French/Swedish translator who lives with her French chef husband and family in southwest France.
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Chris Slade Chris (and partner Micki) have had a home in Brittany since 1999 and run A House In Brittany, introducing purchasers to their future homes.
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Julia French Julia lives in southwest France where she runs a swimming pool company, designing, building and renovating over 150 pools to date.
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Ruth Wood A journalist for over 20 years and a former FPN Assistant Editor, Ruth loves to spend time with her family at their holiday home in Brittany.
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Anne-Sophie Donèche French architect Anne-Sophie founded Sweetch Architects to assist English-speaking clients with their renovation projects in France.
Victoria Garnham Victoria, Director at Gelas Immobilier, guides clients through Gascony’s property market, off ering a personal approach and local expertise.
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Catharine Higginson Lifelong Francophile Catharine moved to southwest France with her young family in 2002 where she runs
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