Category: Living in France

When I am asked what are the best places to visit, I have a problem - I can only respond and state what I personally like or dislike and this may not be fair to the many alternative, possibly interesting …

France is a big country with several totally different climates and thousands of years of local traditions. Every army has marched back and forth, conquering and settling in this rich and fruitful country.

France is also the most visited area in …

There have been several famous Oyster Clubs, these were often private societies dedicated to fine eating in good company.

Through the enterprise of Robin Hicks, a businessman who lives near us in the Herault, a group of press, publishers and bloggers …

I travel to a lot of towns and villages in France on business and often have to eat lunch out - today Carole and I had a meeting near Limoux and called into the town center looking for a simple …

I just re-read a reply I did to a reader asking for advice on what to see and visit driving south from Paris. Perhaps I have been living in France for too long and am getting over-familiar with the sights …

A recent article in the Telegraph by Henry Samuel, announced Sarkozy’s ambition for a new Paris - President Nicolas Sarkozy of France has tasked a group of top architects, including Britain’s Richard Rogers, to dream up a Grand …

Many recent mails have asked questions about coming to France and teaching English. Although English is a compulsory subject in all schools and most people in France have been taught English for seven years of their live, or more, the …

This French Life is a good newsletter which keeps me thinking “I wish I had written that - it always has important stuff , the one today mentions the new rules for red triangles and jackets in cars …

I am looking at using solar energy for power and heating, although after three days of heavy rain and dark grey sky this seems a bit remote. But I have a large, south facing, roof which needs replacing so, with …

Midi France is a site giving information about the region where we live. Languedoc seems to have everything from Buddhist Retreats to Bare Bottoms