How lucky we are in the UK!

[Sybarite]

I met a Breton who keeps his boat in Tunisia. He said that half the boats there were occupied by live-aboard Bretons because the cost was a fraction of what it is at home. There are cheap flights there as well.

 

[BlueSkyNick]

Anyway, back to topic, I think it's the golden rule anywhere that if one even TRIES to speak the local language, doors open.

Knowing the OP pretty well, and his French speaking skills, this is like "la grand-mère d'enseignement pour sucer des oeufs" (according to google!)

 

[Ubergeekian]

By the way, we have heard of some very popular places where the waiting list is nearer 20 years!!! Book now for the next generation.

There are around 60 people on the waiting list for Kirkcudbright Marina, and they take one off every couple of years or so.