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A lesser known version: La fondue Bressane
A sociable way to spend a chilly evening is to invite a group of friends and dust off the fondue …Continue reading »
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A Londoner reaches the inner sanctum of the French language.
Poet and translator Michael Edwards has been appointed to the prestigious Académie Française. He will occupy one of the 40 seats …Continue reading »
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Put that breathalyzer back in the car (but France won’t fine you if you don’t)
Rewind to January 24 when the Ministry of the Interior announced that the requirement to carry a breathalyzer or éthylotest …Continue reading »
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5 Questions: investing in the south of France, a guest post by Rebecca Russell
In a recent conversation with an Australian couple who bought an investment apartment in Nice, Rebecca Russell asked them 5 …Continue reading »
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A place of Honor for French Eclairs, March 9 to 24
This is an event that may very well go unnoticed. In a rather quiet and dignified manner, all over France …Continue reading »
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Currency update – Courtesy of Moneycorp
It was a busy week for the euro. Initially it advanced by nearly a cent then retreated all the way …Continue reading »
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It’s noon in Paris, time to go… clubbing?
The Scandinavian concept has been introduced to Parisians by the Institut Suedois and seems to be catching on. You need …Continue reading »
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A jump in VAT in France on some services to hit in July
Under a EU directive from Brussels, France is bringing its TVA (sales tax) rates up on some categories. So far …Continue reading »
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Tax season is open. Less paperwork this year?
Life in France comes with stashes of files, folders and regular visits to the photocopier. Whenever you need to open …Continue reading »
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Easter in France. It’s mostly about chocolate!
Throughout France, church bells are silent during the days preceding Easter Sunday. The story goes that church bells would travel …Continue reading »
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Au revoir? TV producers looking for expats leaving France
I’m reposting a message from Outline Productions: Are you a British Expat living abroad? Are you thinking of returning to …Continue reading »
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5 Questions: The Brubackers. A renovation project in the Dordogne.
Perched on the cliffside village of Beynac-et-Cazenac, Aquitaine, “La Maisonnette” sits quietly elbow to elbow with the chateau commanding a …Continue reading »
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What do you love about France? Get published.
If you’ve ever visited France it’s sure to have made an impression. For some it’s the food, the wine, the …Continue reading »
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We have a little announcement to make …
France Media Group has completed the acquisition of FRANCE TODAY magazine. First published in 1985, France Today has consistently provided …Continue reading »
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Pick of the crop: equestrian property in the Loire
A property like this doesn’t come around often. With the current wait-and-see market climate in France buyers are in a …Continue reading »
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Cannes Film Festival lineup just announced
The 66th Cannes Film Festival (15-26 May) has just announced the list of films in competition in the different categories. …Continue reading »
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Currency update – courtesy of Moneycorp
The pound moved higher across the board after Britain “escaped a triple-dip recession” in the first quarter of the year. …Continue reading »
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Versailles, it’s all about the nose.
On the rue de la Chancellerie, a mere 100 m from the palace, the Mayor of Versailles previewed the Cour …Continue reading »
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Muguet – A Mayday tradition dating back to 1561
The 1st of May in France is a holiday to celebrate labor day, and it also carries an even older …Continue reading »
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Hello handsome! A new 5 euro banknote in circulation
As from yesterday, you may start coming across a slightly enhanced version of the 5 euro banknote. As with all …Continue reading »
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