Description

The Road to Villa Page: A He Said/She Said Memoir of Buying Our Dream Home in France is the first in a series of books that captures the experience of living in the Dordogne region of France, as filtered through the eyes of an American family from a "he said, she said" perspective. Our story begins with falling in love with France, specifically the enchanting Dordogne. We weren't the first and we won't be the last. The region was an inspiration to prehistoric man, as the earliest known works of art are to be found in the nearby caves of Lascaux. From the 1000 chateaux perched on towering cliffs overhanging the meandering Dordogne River to the countless plus beaux villages (most beautiful villages) dotting the region, it is truly a magical place.

The first book is a roller-coaster ride of the ups and downs of making the dream a reality, beginning with, Oh my God, are we really doing this? To looking for the home, getting a loan, wading through the red tape of actually moving, and studying French Finally, the most important part of making "our" dream come true, adopting a baby girl to make the journey complete.