We are Ann and Brian Gilbert, two of the many English people who reside in France having come here for early retirement. Our home in rural Mayenne is one that we had built to our own specifications

In 2002 we decided to start a cattery after the loss of a beloved tabby in a road accident. We wanted to enjoy our cats in a safer environment and also give a chance to others to do the same by breeding a soft, gentle, loveable and affectionate cat that loves to stay indoors and be fussed over, a cat that is easy to look after and has an iron constitution, so what else could we choose other than the British Shorthair.