About C’est La Vie by Ian Moore

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British comedian Ian Moore trades the chaos of UK stand-up for what he imagines will be idyllic life in rural France. Instead, he discovers a world of stubborn goats, mysterious plumbing, impossible bureaucracy, and surprising joy.

What Makes This Memoir Special

Hilariously Honest: Moore brings his comedian’s eye to everyday expat disasters—culture clashes, renovation nightmares, and agricultural misadventures that will have you laughing out loud.

Family at the Heart: Sweet, genuine stories about parenting and partnership in a foreign land add warmth to the comedy.

Loire Valley Life: From crepes to compost, wine to wildlife, experience authentic French countryside living through British eyes.

Part Travel Guide, Part Stand-Up Routine: This 288-page memoir reads like a conversation with your funniest friend about their wildest life decision.

Perfect For Fans Of

• Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence
• Bill Bryson’s travel humor
• Stephen Clarke’s French adventures

Book Details

• Author: Ian Moore
• Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
• Year: 2022
• Pages: 288 (Paperback)
• ISBN: 9781780725260
• Genre: Memoir, Travel, Humor

“Living the dream is all well and good.. Until your roof falls in.”