Exploring the South West of 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 …
French Life and Living in France
From a day, to a lifetime - A personal view from a Mediterranean village in France
Category: PersonalJune 29, 2008 June 27, 2008 Exploring the South West of FranceWhen 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 … June 22, 2008 Models of French LifeFrance 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 … The Oyster Club and MoliereThere 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 … June 10, 2008 Good French FoodI 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 … June 9, 2008 Take the slow road to FranceI 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 … June 8, 2008 Paris is Planning for the FutureA 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 … June 4, 2008 Finding Properties for SaleOn my blog at www.FrUK.eu I am writing about setting up ways to find what properties are available for sale in France. This is not an easy task. A reader sent me information about three websites in Australia which … May 29, 2008 Teaching English as a Foreign LanguageMany 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 … May 28, 2008 This French LifeThis 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 … |
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