From global traveler to local helper in Dordogne

Practical help for the local community in Nontron and surrounding area

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What I can do for you

Practical help tailored to the local community in Dordogne

Decluttering and Organisation

Create tidy spaces, trips to the tip with a trailer, help with sorting out

I can create efficient storage, help you to sort out what is important for you to keep, what can be going to the recyclerie or to the tip and what can be sold
I can give you the extra motivation you need to get started on the project that you have been putting off for a while

Grocery Shopping, Errands and Rides

Handle the grocery run, other errands and transportation

I can shop, pack and deliver groceries, with or without you, from the supermarkets or weekly fresh produce markets
I can run your errands, help you with mundane tasks
I can drive you to where you need to be, airport, train stations, shopping centres, doctor's appointments

Accompanied Outings

Join you for outings, translating and guiding

I can be a French-speaking companion for trips you wish to take
I can be a personal guide to your friends visiting from abroad, taking them to Perigord Noir or Bordeaux/Cognac vineyards for instance
I can also just be a person with whom to have a cup of tea

Relocation

Help prepare your relocation whether locally or internationally

I can help you with your property search
I can help you with the sorting, packing/unpacking, choosing a removalist, contact utilities providers and getting all the paperwork sorted
I can clean the house prior to sale or prior to moving in

Pet Sitter

Looking after your pet in your home environment while you are away

I can keep them company, take them for walks and play with them
I can look after them as if they were my own and send you pictures and videos

Medical

Find doctors and specialists, make appointments, translate

I can research and call doctors or specialists to make an appointment
I can translate during your appointment with the medical professional if required
I can drive you to appointments
I can help with Ameli and insurance
I can assist you in any way you need during your recovery

Home Assistance and Property Management

Assist with every day home tasks and look after your property when you are away

I can perform light household chores
I can look after your house while you are away
I can get quotes and coordinate with local tradesmen
I can help you turn around your gite for new guests
I can manage the gite if you are away

French Lessons and Administrative Services

Offer French conversation practice and help with forms, procedures and translation

I can help you improve your French conversation and build up your confidence to interact with the local community
I can assist with filling out the forms and paperwork
I can translate documents

Please note, I am not a specialist on Carte de Sejour. I can help to a degree but I do not offer a service to do the procedure for you.

Custom Assistance

Other assistance services tailored to your specific needs

I can do (almost) anything else you can think about
My aim is to alleviate the hurdles and make your life here more enjoyable

About Pauline

After 22 years living abroad in the UK, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Japan, Thailand and Australia, I moved back to France where I grew up.
And I had to start from scratch. I have missed the cheese and the wine but I have not missed the complexity of the system.

Knowing the excitement of a new start, I am also familiar with the exhaustion that comes with facing the challenges of a new life.

So I have a clear mission: to help the English-speaking community navigate the beautiful but often complicated French way of life.
I decided to launch Pauline Service because I wanted my work to make sense. I genuinely like people and want to help.
I'm not just a service provider; I'm a member of this community here to make my neighbours' life easier.

I believe in flexibility, not just in my schedule, but in my rates.
Because every situation is unique, I offer flexible rates and tailor-made support to fit your specific project and budget.

I believe in meaningful work that supports our local community and I'll always do it with the same energy and empathy.

So please, don't hesitate to contact me to have a look together at how I could help.

PS : Oui, can do

Bilingual Organised Reliable Professional Responsive

For the newcomers:

Let me handle the frustration of 'red tape', the lack of clarity on who to call and where to start, the endless lunch breaks and public holidays of bureaucracy.

Let me help you to settle and make yourselves truly at home.

For the ones already established here:

Most of you have been in France for years or even decades and as we are all aging, we realise we may need to scale back.

I specialise in decluttering and organising your space, prepping your next move or the next chapter of your life.

Need a ride to Limoges, Angouleme or Perigueux? A translator for an appointment? Or just someone to get things done?

My services are as flexible as your needs.

Client Testimonials

See what our clients have to say about our personal assistance services.

Pauline was a lifesaver when dealing with my property purchase in Dordogne. Her knowledge of both languages and local procedures made everything so much easier.

Sarah T.

London, UK

As new residents in Nontron, we were overwhelmed with the paperwork. Pauline guided us through every step with patience and expertise.

David and Emma R.

Sydney, Australia

I couldn't have navigated the French healthcare system without Pauline's help. She arranged all my appointments and even accompanied me when needed.

John M.

Manchester, UK

Pauline looks after our holiday home when we're away. Her attention to detail and reliability give us complete peace of mind.

The Wilsons

Melbourne, Australia

Prices

Contact Me

Get in touch to discuss how I can assist you

Contact Information

Phone

Location

Abjat/Bandiat, Dordogne, France

Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm

Service Area

Serving Nontron and surrounding areas in the Perigord Vert up to 30 kilometers