A great read,about a couple buying a place in France,and all the things that they have get done,in a place where they don't speak french,a very good book, would love to do the same,well written.

This is the story of 2 Americans (and their adult daughter)buying a holiday home in France (Dordogne).And of course the expected ups and downs.The leaking pool,a wonderful nightmarket, plumbing problems, wine tasting opportunities, a different language....bref,la France!
It is a fun read,scattered with recipes (not great ones, just French ones).
The thing is,it has been done before,and quite well (for example:A year in Provence by Peter Mayle),so yes,a sunny read but not an brilliant sunny read.

If you have ever dreamed about owning a vacation home in France, this book may make you to reconsider or convince you to buy. Both good and bad points are covered in this well written book. At times you may wonder if it was worth it and other times you will want to jump on a plane to experience the loveliness (and the food) of the south of France. I enjoyed this book and thought it accurately portrayed what it must be like to have a second home on another continent.

This book was a delightful read, a real gem of a book that had me whisked away to France and I too was living the dream!!! Though it wasn't always just a dream there were nightmares too!....not my usual cup of tea but glad I read it as it was an interesting read very entertaining and informative and I loved the recipes included at the end! Fab read!

This is going on my keeper shelf! I love this book! So brave of the Neumeier's to follow their dream. I wish I had when I was younger, but I'm not wasting time! You only live once; make the most of it! Great story!