While most of the 27 regions of France are history laden places, each with a story of its own, Midi-Pyrénées constitutes an exception, as it is, just like the name suggests, a strictly administrative and geographical entity created in the 1970s during the regionalization of France. Given that it incorporates parts of what were previously the historical provinces of Guyenne, Languedoc and Gascony, as well as smaller territories and counties, it comes as no surprise that it ended up being both the largest administrative unit of metropolitan France and a place with no unitary regional awareness to speak of.
The eight departments that make up this province – Ariège, Aveyron, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Lot, Hautes-Pyrénées, Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne – span over an area of 45,348 km2and are inhabited by a total of 2,865,000 people, most of them concentrated in the few regional towns and cities of this wide, otherwise rural, area. In fact, it’s worth mentioning that the very reason this province was established as such was in order to set up an official region around an oversized urban agglomeration – namely the metropolis of Toulouse. The population is distributed accordingly, with about one third of it residing in Toulouse and in the surrounding area. The gigantesque proportions of Toulouse become obvious when it is compared with the second largest urban settlement in this region, the city of Tarbes, which is actually ten times smaller.
Except for these two cities and another three towns that manage to contain populations of over 40,000 residents – namely Montauban, Albi and Castres – the rest of the province is mainly countryside, and a rather productive one at that, having established itself as the number one agricultural region in France. In addition to large expanses of land cultivated with wheat, maize and sunflowers, the area is also favourable to growing vine, even though the region has never made it amongst the most famous wine producers in France. What has earned it some celebrity, though, at least amongst the connoisseurs of French cuisine, is the famed Roquefort cheese, a gourmet food made from ewe’s milk.
In addition to large scale farming, the region also benefits economically from tourism, with the main attractions being concentrated in its southern part, where the spectacular Pyrénée Mountains, reaching upwards of 3000 m in altitude, are a permanent destination for mountain enthusiasts, whether they come here to ski, to hike, or to simply enjoy the superb scenery created by nature, the beauty of which was officially acknowledged by the state by establishing here one of the rare National Parks in France.
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Author: Liak
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Swiss Timing
Many of us think nothing of travelling to European countries such as France, Germany or Belgium for either business or leisure trips. Membership of the European Union facilitates easy travel and enables many to find employment throughout much of Europe with minimal fuss. Even visits to non European Union countries such as Switzerland are typically very straightforward and usually trouble-free.
Despite the ease of travel between these countries, the prospect of moving to Germany or moving to France involves a bigger commitment. At the best of times, moving house is a significant project. At the worst of times, it can feel one step from disaster at any point. Moving overseas clearly adds another dimension of complication through both the more complex logistics and the added difficulty of customs clearance. Moving to Switzerland places additional challenges in the form of very strict customs rules and also local laws surrounding behaviour in and around your property.
In order to ensure that any move to Europe runs smoothly, and particularly moving to a unique location such as Switzerland it is hugely beneficial to employ the services of a specialist removal firm. At European Removal Experts, we are exactly this specialist company. We are based in London where we are perfectly located to serve the British Isles in their movements of belongings both to and from Europe.
When moving to Switzerland, we can move either full loads in one easy go or smaller deliveries can be made. For smaller deliveries, we offer the capacity to share container space which ensures that the process is as cost effective as possible. It can be beneficial to not receive all of your belongings in one go and partial transport may be a clever way to achieve this when moving to Switzerland.
When utilising expert assistance, moving to Switzerland can run like clockwork.
Moving To Switzerland To Save On Tax
There has been a lot of speculation in the media about tax rises affecting those with a considerable amount of money in the bank, which is why many people maybe thinking about moving to Switzerland. For those who are considering relocating to Switzerland it is important to be aware that you will be required to relinquish your UK residency, so if you are in the enviable position of moving to Switzerland, there are some things regarding the tax consequences you should expect.
If you are moving to Switzerland, you become a tax resident if you are in the country for a minimum period of 30 days and you are working, or you have been in the country for 90 days without working. If you wish to remain a permanent citizen you must apply for a Swiss Residence Permit, and anyone from the European Union will receive beneficial treatment when it comes to obtaining these permits.
Once you are settled after moving to Switzerland, you will be granted a residency permit, but you must live in Switzerland to retain your residency status. If you are unable to spend 180 days a year in the country after relocating to Switzerland, you must ensure you do not spend more time in any one country than you do in Switzerland. Failure to meet these criteria will result in you not being considered as a Swiss resident.
If you are relocating to Switzerland you will of course take the best legal advice, and you will also want the experts to look after your move. We at European Removal Experts are the experts when it comes to looking after those who are moving to Switzerland, moving to Holland, or moving to any country in Europe.
Local Knowledge Throughout Europe
Moving house is undoubtedly a significant challenge for anybody and yet some people appear to manage this challenge as though it is part of their daily routine and seemingly get from A to B with minimum of fuss.
It is well understood that some people are far more organised than others and will accordingly make things run more smoothly. However, one of the key differences between the successful mover and the troubled one is the moving company that they use.
Clearly, adding an extra dimension to your house move by moving to France or elsewhere in Europe does take the planning requirement to a higher level. With this added dimension, it becomes even more important to ensure that your removal company specialises in handling the nuances of a move abroad such as when moving to France or moving to Germany.
The subtleties of moving abroad surround elements such as crossing the channel and the customs clearance that this necessitates. Rather than employing a willing novice company to learn the ropes of moving to France at your expense, we at European Removal Experts are simply managing what we do best on a daily basis. Our service is not simply restricted to one way removals. In many cases our services are utilised by people and families returning from France or other European countries. A move does not always necessitate a full household removal. Services can be simply the carrying of one or a handful of valuable or bulky items right up to a full removal van.
Wherever your destination in France may be, you need to be sure that your removal company is able to plan the requirements on your behalf and will be familiar with the processes and quirks of moving to France, a little local knowledge and familiarity with customs may save a great deal of worry.
Moving to Bourgogne
One of the regions of central France is Burgundy(Bourgogne). The region has four departments, namely Yonne, Cote-d’Or, Saone-et Loire and Nievr.
During its history, Burgundy has had as its inhabitants Celts and Gallo-Romans and in the 4th century the region had as his citizens the Romans which were at that time allied with the Burgundians. They formed a kingdom for themselves and established there, however they were conquered by the Franks in the 6th century who took over the kingdom and continued it under their own rule.
The kingdom was later separated into the County of Burgundy to the east and the Duchy of Burgundy to the west. The County of Burgundy became the province of Franche-Comte while the Duchy of Burgundy became the province of Burgundy.
The base of Burgundy’s existence in modern times is the separation of the Frankish Empire that took place later on. As a result, four Burgundies were formed, namely, the Duchy of Burgundy, the County of Burgundy, the Kingdom of Upper Burgundy and the Kingdom of Lower Burgundy. As time went by, Lower Burgundy and Upper Burgundy were reunified in 937 and attached to the Holy Roman Empire under the name Kingdom of Arles, in 1032. The duchy of Burgundy was incorporated into France only in 1678 and until then it was lightly associated with the Holy Roman Empire. The incorporation of the Duchy of Burgundy was done with the Treaties of Nijmegen.
Now-a-days the region of Burgundy is smaller than the area under the rule of the Dukes of Burgundy and it is bigger than the old Duchy of Burgundy. The region has several old provinces, namely the Champagne-Ardenne region, the Nivernais, the northern half of Yonne and Burgundy, which means the Cote-d’Or, the southern half of Yonne and the Saone-et Loire.
If you’ve decided by now that you want to move to Burgundy and you haven’t decided where, you must take into account some of the major communities that appertain to the region, such as Auxerre, Dijon, Ce-Creusot, Nevers and Sens.
There are various locations you would want to visit if you’re ever in Burgundy, such as the Palais des ducs de Bourgogne, Les Hospices de Beaune, La basilique romane de Paray-le-Monial, the Abbaye de Cluny and the Temple of a Thousand Buddhas among others. These are a must-see in the region of Burgundy and a fine example of what it can offer.
Burgundy is quite well known for its delicious red and white wine that is made mostly out of Chardonnay and Pinot noir grapes. In the areas used for the production of wine, you can find several other grape families such as Pinot blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Gamay and Aligote. The region is divided into the Cote-d’Or, Chablis, Macon, Cote Chalonnaise and Beaujolais. The most valued and most expensive Burgundies can be found in Cote-d’Or.
The wine in the Burgundy region is famous and of good quality and as the quantities that are produced every year isn’t very large, it only adds to the high price. These wines have a high demand and are high up in the price ranking because of their extravagant price. Nevertheless the sceneries that are displayed are breathtaking and the atmosphere the region has invokes pleasurable sensations to all. Even the cuisine is influenced by this atmosphere and as a result some famous dishes were born in this very region, such as the Epoisses de Bourgogne cheese, the beef bourguignon and the coq au vin.
Moving to Bourgogne (Burgundy) is a good idea especially if you enjoy all it has to offer. If your heart is set on moving to Burgundy let us ease your mind and erase the stress, while offering a fast solution to your moving problems.
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Moving to Verona
Straddling the Adige River in Veneto is Verona, situated in northern Italy is one of the seven chief-lieus of the region. Verona is the third largest city in northeast Italy and the second largest in the region.
Due to the artistic heritage it owns and annual fairs, operas and shows it is one of the main touristic destination in northern Italy.
Because of the urban structure, architecture and the importance of its many historical buildings, the city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city strives to preserve its many Roman monuments since the early Middle Ages and even though many were badly damaged or destroyed by the January 1117 earthquake. After the earthquake, reconstruction began in a Romanesque style. An important description of Verona in the early medieval era represents the Versus de Verona from the Carolingian period.
When you’re in Verona there are many Roman edifices still available to visit, such as the Roman military settlement which is located in the centre of the city now. The structure can still be seen by air and has been carefully preserved to the present day. Mostly hidden from view, the roman city sits virtually intact at about 6 m below the surface.
Near the Roman forum is the Piazza delle Erbe which was rebuilt using materials such as marble statues and blocks from Roman villages and spas, by the lord of Verona Cansignorio della Scala I and Cangrande I.
One famous construction that makes Verona famous is its amphitheatre, the Arena. The Arena is located in the Piazza Bra, the city largest. The construction was completed around the year 30 AD and it measures up to the width of 110m and length of 139m. It is ranked third largest construction in Italy, after the Colosseum and the arena at Capua. Inside this gladiator games and shows took place and when it was in use it attracted people from way beyond the city. Only a part of the outer perimeter wall original size has remained made in white and pink limestone from Valpolicella and the current two-story facade is the internal support for the tiers. The interior however is fairly intact and is still being put to good use for public events, open-air opera and fairs.
There are several other Roman monuments that can be seen in town, for example the Roman theatre of Verona which was built in the 1st century BC and after not being used for some time, it was built upon and used for housing. A wealthy Veronese bought all the houses built over the theatre in the 18th century and demolished them thus saving the theatre. Near this location there is the Roamn landmark Ponte di Pietra which survived through the time to this day
Another significant construction, which was built in 1st century AD, was the Arco dei Gavi. The construction is famous because it has the architects name engraved on which was unusual in those times. Near the Gavi Arch there is the Porta Borsari, an archway located at the end of Sorso Porta Borsari. It is what’s left of a 3rd century gate that was attached to the original Roman city walls. The inscription gives the name of the city as Colonia Verona Augusta and it is dated back to 245 AD.
Another noted ruin from the 1st century BC is Porta Leoni, which was part of the Roman city gate. It is an open archaeological site the street and from the present street lever you can see the gate contains a small court which was guarded by towers. This is where inspections of the carriages entering or exiting the city were done.
Verona is a city full of the mysterious aura of the history of a great civilisation and it has a certain romantic feel to it. It is amazing to be able to see so many constructions, which just show how fragile and ephemeral life can be and at the same time it show how what we leave behind can be a testimony of our lives. Many visit Verona and fall in love with the wonderful atmosphere and decide to move there. If you are one of those you can just relax and leave it all to us. We can and will help you to make your transit a stress-free one.
We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as Storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly Qualified Professionals Removers. You can even leave the Packing to us. We will make sure everything will be Packed Securely with only the best Packing Supplies available. If you’re not convinced just use our Free Quote service.
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Photographer: Lo Scaligero
The Best Way To See Europe
Britain is a very important part of the EU. Yet, with our own currency and the fact that we are totally cut off from all the other countries in our continent, it can sometimes feel like we are in our own little bubble and completely disconnected from the rest of Europe.
We are also quite far away from many parts of Europe which can make trying to see the whole continent a very costly and time-consuming operation, and yet we have one of the most culturally rich continents on the earth and it is extremely edifying and rewarding for us to experience all of those cultures as best we can.
For those who want to see as much of Europe as possible, then relocating and moving to Switzerland or moving to France will put you in a much better position to fully immerse yourself in our continent’s culture. Moving to Switzerland for instance will put you almost perfectly in the middle of Europe and mean that most countries are quickly and easily accessible by car or train.
Moving to France can offer very similar benefits, depending on which part of the vast country you move to and you can very easily find yourself experiencing and learning so much more about the world around us than you are ever able to with the UK as your base.
For those who love to travel and love to experience the cultures of our continental brethren, a move to Europe will offer you so much more potential to see and experience much more of what the world has to offer.
Serious About Cycling: The Dutch Love Affair with Bikes
The Dutch do any number of things magnificently (probably why you’re so intent on moving to Holland!) – celebrate festivals, define tulips, nurture a thriving contemporary culture… and ride bicycles!
Moving to Holland – particularly a city like Amsterdam – is likely to mean you getting in touch with your inner-child and politely explaining to them that you’ll, once again, need those childhood skills of bicycle balance!
Landscape
If you’re considering moving to the Netherlands, you probably already know this – Holland the FLAT. Perfect for low-effort cycling!
Safety
Traffic flow tends to be completely tailored to accommodate cyclists. Cycle paths “Fietspads” are generally well marked, extremely well maintained, numerous and include provisions such as distance markers (in km) and stoplights. It’s worth keeping an eye out for mopeds, as some cycle paths allow them. Usually bicycles have the right of way over pedestrians.
Cycle helmets aren’t a legal requirement in Holland (yet), and for the most part folks prefer life without them. Since very little cycling takes place on the main road, safety standards are much higher.
Social Conscience
The lovely ANWB (Dutch Automobile Association) have developed a lovely habit of supplying free bike repair emergency kits in numerous places around the country. They can be found everywhere from bike parking facilities, campsites, restaurants, tourist offices and museums to schools, police stations and libraries!
Easy Frugality
No fuel bills, no tedious parking permits, low environmental impact – a move to Holland sounds brilliant!
Crime
Bicycle theft is common in Holland, however violence is not. A replacement bike will set you back roughly £20-£60
Moving to Haute-Normandie
Haute Normandie also known as Upper Normandy was created in 1984 by uniting 2 departments, namely Eure and Sein-Maritime, thus forming one of the 27 regions of France. The splitting of Normandy into Upper and Lower Normandy has always been the cause of many controversies over the years and there were many who wanted the re-unification of the two. The name Haute-Normandie i actually older, being first used before 1956 to refer to areas now included in the administrative region, those being the Roumois, the Pays de Bray (not that of Picardy), the Pays de Caux, the Plaine de Saint André, the Campagne of Le Neubourg and the Norman Vexin. Even today a great area of Pays d’Auge is situated in Lower Normandie along with a small part of Pays d’Ouche.
The capital city of Lower Normandie is Rouen which stands out due to its beautiful buildings and churches. This is where the tallest cathedral in France can be found. The most populated city in Upper Normandy is Le Havre. Upper Normandie is considered to be twinned with the Borough of Redbridge in London, England and its economy is concentrated on petrochemicals, tourism, industry and agriculture.
“Rouen (French pronunciation: [ʁwɑ̃]), in northern France on the River Seine, is the capital of the Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy) region and the historic capital city of Normandy. Once one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe, it was the seat of the Exchequer of Normandy in the Middle Ages. It was one of the capitals of the Anglo-Norman dynasties, which ruled both England and large parts of modern France from the 11th to the 15th centuries. It was here that Joan of Arc was executed in 1431. People from Rouen are called Rouennais.”(Wikipedia)
There are many things to be seen in Upper Normandy, out of which some of the most famous ones are the Evreux Cathedral which encompasses a late gothic flamboyant style with a high gothic rayonnant style; then there is the town centre of Le Havre which was destroyed at the end of the II World War and of course Le Havre was the cradle of impressionism as it was where Claude Monet painted “Impressions, sun rising”.
Overall there are many things to see and do in Upper Normandy, so if you ever get the chance to move to Haute Normandie don’t miss it! Forget about all those small details as packing for the move or stressing about it. Trust us to help you move to Upper Normandy!
We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as Storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly Qualified Professionals Removers.
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Author: Tango7174
Moving to Midi-Pyrénées
While most of the 27 regions of France are history laden places, each with a story of its own, Midi-Pyrénées constitutes an exception, as it is, just like the name suggests, a strictly administrative and geographical entity created in the 1970s during the regionalization of France. Given that it incorporates parts of what were previously the historical provinces of Guyenne, Languedoc and Gascony, as well as smaller territories and counties, it comes as no surprise that it ended up being both the largest administrative unit of metropolitan France and a place with no unitary regional awareness to speak of.
The eight departments that make up this province – Ariège, Aveyron, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Lot, Hautes-Pyrénées, Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne – span over an area of 45,348 km2and are inhabited by a total of 2,865,000 people, most of them concentrated in the few regional towns and cities of this wide, otherwise rural, area. In fact, it’s worth mentioning that the very reason this province was established as such was in order to set up an official region around an oversized urban agglomeration – namely the metropolis of Toulouse. The population is distributed accordingly, with about one third of it residing in Toulouse and in the surrounding area. The gigantesque proportions of Toulouse become obvious when it is compared with the second largest urban settlement in this region, the city of Tarbes, which is actually ten times smaller.
Except for these two cities and another three towns that manage to contain populations of over 40,000 residents – namely Montauban, Albi and Castres – the rest of the province is mainly countryside, and a rather productive one at that, having established itself as the number one agricultural region in France. In addition to large expanses of land cultivated with wheat, maize and sunflowers, the area is also favourable to growing vine, even though the region has never made it amongst the most famous wine producers in France. What has earned it some celebrity, though, at least amongst the connoisseurs of French cuisine, is the famed Roquefort cheese, a gourmet food made from ewe’s milk.
In addition to large scale farming, the region also benefits economically from tourism, with the main attractions being concentrated in its southern part, where the spectacular Pyrénée Mountains, reaching upwards of 3000 m in altitude, are a permanent destination for mountain enthusiasts, whether they come here to ski, to hike, or to simply enjoy the superb scenery created by nature, the beauty of which was officially acknowledged by the state by establishing here one of the rare National Parks in France.
We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as Storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly Qualified Professionals Removers.
You can even leave the Packing to us. We will make sure everything will be Packed Securely with only the best Packing Supplies available. If you’re not convinced just use our Free Quote service.
You can contact us for any questions you might have. +44 020 3150 2668
Author: Liak
How European Removal Experts Can Help You
If you’re thinking of moving to Belgium, Holland or indeed anywhere else on the continent, you’re going to need a bit of a helping hand. No matter how much you may want to there’s no way you’ll be able to do absolutely everything on your own, and that’s when European Removal Experts can help.
Here at European Removal Experts, we’re specialists in helping people to relocate to the continent whether they’re moving to Belgium, France or just about anywhere else. We’re efficient, affordable and reliable and can offer every removals service necessary whether you want a few boxes moved or the contents of an entire house. We can even offer storage, so no matter what you need we’ll have it covered.
We’re a London-based company so can easily get to wherever you are in the UK, and can offer a bespoke door to door service so there’s absolutely no hassle on your part. We deal with customs, clearance and the logistics of actually getting your stuff over there, so all you have to do is sit back and wait for everything to be delivered to your new home.
So, whether you’re moving to Belgium, Holland, Switzerland or indeed anywhere else in Europe, here at European Removal Experts we’ll be able to help. We can get your possessions to you safely and efficiently so you don’t have to worry about a thing, so if you’re thinking of moving to Belgium make sure to contact us so we can get you on your way.