Tag Archives: apartment

Odd things to do in Argeles -sur-Mer

Posted on April 30, 2019 by coteetcampagne

It’s a glorious morning in Argeles and the birds are singing like crazy in the trees outside. Bronte and Trevor are eating porridge. I am on apartment snag-list patrol. Long time followers will remember some of my previous rants about … Continue reading →

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Bedroom decoration and refurbishment

Posted on May 12, 2018 by coteetcampagne

Still no luck finding a new changeover person for the Argeles apartment, so doing that ourselves right now. As the apartment has not been decorated for a while, and the bedroom was just a white box, we decided to bite … Continue reading →

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Episode 164 – Big sky

Posted on March 8, 2018 by coteetcampagne

Just to reassure anyone out there who has been bemused by recent rants, I am saner and more sanguine this morning! It has been a truly trying couple of weeks, with only an occasional bright spot, but this is how … Continue reading →

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A Serious Step

Posted on November 16, 2017 by coteetcampagne

A gloriously sunny day in the d’Oc so we had a long walk along the riverbank toward Esperaza. We like to walk, and we now have an excellent reason for getting out and about even more. Last week we went … Continue reading →

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Argeles-sur-Mer late spring cleaning #1

Posted on June 20, 2017 by coteetcampagne

One of the many benefits of living here at the French house is that we can actually spend time at, or even have a holiday at the Argeles apartment! Many others have benefited, including family and friends, just NOT US.This … Continue reading →

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Project B- Argeles again

Posted on May 9, 2016 by coteetcampagne

Long term followers will know that our  Project B was, after  buying the village house in Campagne- sur- Aude, to find a second seaside bolthole. We had considered buying in UK, but that made no sense if we are relocating … Continue reading →

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Le Weekend en Argeles

Posted on April 9, 2016 by coteetcampagne

Well we could have done a spot more work at the village house. But the Pyrenees and the 7km beach were calling siren-style. So we went down to the apartment at Argeles-sur-Mer (Pyrenees-Orientales, Sud de France) Sometimes one forgets why … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three – little tapestry style mats and vintage themed bedlinen

Posted on May 14, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I have just acquired these little heraldic themed mats in coloured silk with the look of medieval tapestries and  edged in a gimp braid with fine old gilt wire woven in. All hand sewn I will look for a vintage … Continue reading →

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Episode 112- Argeles apartment, part 2

Posted on May 1, 2015 by coteetcampagne

There is still stuff to do at the Argeles apartment, but just minor things like boxing in a run of pipework and losing the textured wall covering in the bedroom. Oh, and the shower room tiles, though in good condition … Continue reading →

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Episode 112- Compact and bijou, a little pied–à–terre, part 1

Posted on April 27, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I don’t post much about the seaside apartment, as the village house tends to be all-consuming, but to save you wading back through this INTERMINABLE diary of mine, here are a few facts and a few photos.   Our apartment … Continue reading →

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Episode 91- In which I wrestle with renovation & restoration related guilt

Posted on October 1, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, restoration, reflection…. So,  I found this old photo of Trev with signs of his original brown hair colour  still evident and realised that, in just seven years of double property renovation & restoration projects  in the south of France, … Continue reading →

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Episode 68- While we are waiting…..

Posted on May 19, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, positive contemplation…. Whilst we await the results of a battery of tests (see Episode 66-Stop everything..) and news as to whether we can actually progress our project (i.e.can Trevor manage the stairs in the French village house or … Continue reading →

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Bonus blog- More antique and vintage finds

Posted on May 9, 2014 by coteetcampagne

These wonderfully chic early 20th century chromed light switches were in place at  the French house when we first moved in. I wanted to reuse them  but the Bakelite backing had melted (??!!??) and my Electrician was of the opinion … Continue reading →

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Episode 65- French living for beginners

Posted on May 6, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, forced relaxation…2014 I don’t want to relax, but we don’t have a choice right now. Trevor is not in any state to Do It Himself so we nearly have a proper holiday. (I say nearly, things are never … Continue reading →

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Episode 64- WWWHHHYYYY MMMEEEEEE???????!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on April 25, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, complete bloody frustration…. My friend Pam has sent us this image, and the way things are going, we will probably be about 100 before we manage to move full time to France and toast in front of the … Continue reading →

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Episode 63- An epic “to do” list….April 2014

Posted on April 24, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, restoration, apprehension Energy levels permitting (Trevor is not 100%) we have started a new “to do ” list for village house during our very imminent trip to France. This includes:- 1) Make & hang the Languedocien style door for … Continue reading →

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Episode 52- OMG what’s happening!!!

Posted on March 14, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, trepidation We haven’t been able to get over to France since October last. Naturally I am worrying that:- 1) The roof has blown off Maison Priest and all my new decor is ruined 2) The neighbours think we … Continue reading →

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Episode 51- Letting your holiday home “for fun and profit”!

Posted on March 5, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, make it a destination The title of today’s post is inspired by a series of little handbooks published many years ago and which I recall from my very distant childhood. Unless you are over 50 and UK born, … Continue reading →

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Episode 46- South of France, colour inspiration

Posted on February 16, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation,restoration, colours and  inspiration-May 2012 I am beginning to understand why artists who have spent time in the South of France have rhapsodised about the quality of light and the way it creates the unique colours here. left- Snow topped … Continue reading →

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Episode 45- Angst and Anguish at Apartment 45-AAARRRGGGHHH!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, bureaucratic frustration…..Summer 2012 It is a truth universally acknowledged ( As a famous lady author stated in a somewhat different context) that just when you are are congratulating yourself on how swimmingly things are pootling along, at last,  … Continue reading →

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Gallery 2- Argeles holiday apartment

Posted on November 27, 2013 by coteetcampagne

Compared with renovating the house, the apartment is a walk in the park- now available for rental. Contact us for booking direct & best holiday rental rates  and offers. Or you can book via Holiday Lettings/Trip advisor  – property ID … Continue reading →

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Episode 9-Hideous woman in holiday home horror!…

Posted on October 2, 2013 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, reflection Winter 2007 Things seemed finally to be on the up, or so I thought. I seemed to have recovered pretty well from my surgery (the new saggy granny-belly apart) we had sold our house and had some … Continue reading →

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