<p>Think you can save money by managing your own renovation project in France? You might want to listen to this first.</p><p>In this episode, Rosie and Sue (Micala is off running a fundraising event - more on that next time) get into the detail on project management: what a professional project manager actually does, what it costs, the legal framework you need to understand as a homeowner in France, and the red flags to watch out for when hiring one. Frank, practical and - as ever - unfiltered.</p><p>For a detailed summary of everything discussed in this episode, go to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://frenchrenodiaries.com">www.frenchrenodiaries.com</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.artisanat.fr">Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat</a> - the body responsible for artisan accreditation in France.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.urssaf.fr">URSSAF</a> - the organisation that collects social charges from artisans and businesses in France; issues the attestation de vigilance.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.frenchrenodiaries.com/p/9-how-to-be-a-good-client-and-get">French Reno Diaries - How to be a good client</a> - referenced during the episode and well worth a listen if you're thinking about managing your own renovation project</li></ul><p><strong>Mini glossary:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Maître d'ouvrage</strong> - the project owner; legally remains the homeowner even when a project manager is hired.</li><li><strong>Maître d'œuvre</strong> - the project manager; contracted to coordinate and oversee works on the owner's behalf.</li><li><strong>Devis</strong> - a formal written quote from an artisan, which becomes the contract once signed.</li><li><strong>Décennale</strong> - compulsory ten-year structural liability insurance required of all artisans in France.</li><li><strong>Attestation de vigilance</strong> - a certificate from URSSAF confirming an artisan is up to date with their social charge declarations.</li><li><strong>ERP (Établissement Recevant du Public)</strong> - classification for any building open to the public, triggering specific fire, safety and accessibility regulations.</li><li><strong>Gîte</strong> - a self-catering holiday rental. <strong>Chambre d'hôtes</strong> - a bed and breakfast.</li></ul><p><strong>Connect:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/frenchrenodiaries">Facebook</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/frenchrenodiaries">Instagram</a></p><p>Subscribe to the newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.frenchrenodiaries.com">www.frenchrenodiaries.com</a></p><p>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p>