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Touring France?the local way
You have beaten the French direction signs, you have survived the priorite a droite and you have arrived at your holiday home in rural France, whether it be a rented gite or the house of family or friends. While you may actually be looking forward to two weeks of doing as near to nothing as [...]

Family Holiday in France
Image via Wikipedia As July is now upon us, I am girding the loins for the spate of summer visitors, intent on the family holiday in France. Dust has been swept from the less frequented rooms in the house, that wretched towel rail has at last been fixed and the plastic jerrycans have been unearthed, washed and [...]

Renovating in France?
Top tips and learn some French Vocabulary. Plus example of a property to renovate for less than 12,000 euros! http://amplify.com/u/6zln Posted via web from French Property News

Visit the Loire Valley
Reading the articles in the travel sections of the newspapers, you would think that France only consisted of coasts and mountains….so, do your own thing…. visit the Loire Valley, the forgotten heart of France. Although the river has its birth high up in the hills in the centre of France, for me the Loire Valley proper begins [...]

Fabulous Chateau for Sale in the Loire Valley
Dreams are made of this – suspect somebody will convert this to a hotel or luxury apartments. But what a spectacular residence if you a spare million. http://amplify.com/u/6s1a

Driving in France
The low cost airlines are ideal for the weekend away from home, but for a serious holiday in France you need a car, both for the independence and for its’ load carrying capability. I defy you to get twelve bottles of Coteaux du Layon in your coat pockets when returning on Ryanair, and by the [...]

Buying wine in France
Easy peasy....go on the cross channel booze cruise and buying wine in France to last you six months in one fell swoop. Not quite what I had in mind. I have been wondering why so many British with holiday homes - or first homes come to that - in la Belle France go to supermarkets rather than direct to the vigneron, the wine maker himself.

French Fashions: French Outfits and Clothing
French Fashions matter in France in an exact correlation to how far you live from centres of political and social life – that is, life as reported in national newspapers. So how does French outfits and clothing affect a French woman? Thus in Paris, La Baule, or the Ile de Re, the French Outfits and clothing are important and [...]

Midi-Pyrenees: Immaculate Conception
Do you believe? Well this 4 bed property looks a god-send! If you want to be closer to Lourdes: More Midi-Pyrenees Property http://amplify.com/u/5ymu Posted via web from French Property News

Fast food in France
No, I am not talking about the ubiquitous MacDo, where the car parks are never empty and the clients never full, but about French eating habits.

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Long Term Rentals in France

If you have ever dreamed of spending some more time in France, something more than a standard two week summer holiday, then please read on about Long term rentals in France.

'Rent a place in France' are specialists in the marketing of properties for winter lets and long term rentals in France, for periods of one month and more. Many of our clients are looking to purchase property in France but given the current financial climate prefer to rent first. We also see a good number of longer term ...

Rail Travel in France
With its diverse landscapes, world-famous cuisine and vibrant cities, France is the perfect country to explore by train. The railway networks are convenient and efficient and the trains spacious and comfortable. Train travel allows passengers to concentrate on admiring the ever-changing scenery from the comfort of their carriage. For those in the south of Britain, it is often quicker to reach France than other parts of the UK, making it the perfect destination for a low-cost break. It is now also possible to buy through tickets from over 100 other UK towns and cities via London to Paris, making it ...

Learn to Speak French

So you want to learn to speak French? Languages, unfortunately, take awhile to learn. The best way to learn is to experiment, make mistakes, and talk French as frequently as possible. Being completely immersed in French and speaking/hearing it all day will make learning French easier.

Watching movies in French should help. Get friends to speak to you in French on a regular basis, you will learn faster.

Of course, the best way would be to visit France ...

Free France wifi and other wifi resources
What is France wifi and how does it works?
France Wifi is a method of acessing the Internet wirelessly in France. In order to acess wifi, you have to have a router hooked up to your internet connection. If you have a built in card on your pc or mac, then the computer will automatically find the signal that is being transmitted from the router. If you don't have a built in card, most french wifi carriers sell cards or you can get a USB dongle.

How to connect to wifi?

French Breakfast: What do French people eat

Its history begins in the XVIIIth century when the custom of drinking coffee and coffee with milk served with toast, spread into the cities. The French term petit déjeuner was coined at the end of the nineteenth century when the current three meals pattern was set up.

As a whole, breakfasts are not a huge affair in France. Traditionally french breakfast is called as Le petit déjeuner - it means the petit ...

Popular Driving Trips in France
With up to eighty million tourists a year, France is officially the world’s most visited country - and by a wide margin. The country offers an enormous number of cultural opportunities and historic attractions, combined with the high quality of life enjoyed by its citizens and by those who frequent it. It’s no wonder that France is said to be one of the most pleasurable countries to drive in, with advanced road networks and magnificent scenery. The topography of this country is highly varied: ranging from the low lying valleys of the north and west - where the straight Roman ...

The Effects of Financial Crisis in France

There is a common misconception when it comes to the economic stability of every developed country. For many, they believe that developed or the so-called First World nations such as France, which is more popular because of it being a member of the European Union, are not affected by the global financial crisis. The effects of the financial crisis are very stark in the Third World and Second World countries, but in the more advanced nations, is there an economic crisis?

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Coupe du monde de la Patisserie: the World Pastry Cup Festival

If you've ever had an authentic French pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant), you can appreciate the skill and craftsmanship it takes to create the world's most delicious pastries, every day! Freshness, flavor and texture are incredibly important in this art and tradition. It’s a known fact that the French are masters at the art of pastry making and therefore only fitting that the Pastry Cup is held in Lyon, France.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year (2009), the World Pastry Cup, is one of the most ...

Celebrate Bastille Day in Paris
Nothing is more thrilling than experiencing the fun and excitement of a foreign country’s national holiday. You really get to feel the uniqueness of a place by participating in its special celebrations. One of the most exciting celebrations is Bastille Day in Paris.

Every year, on July 14, France commemorates the start of the French revolution in 1789. Though it occurred more than 200 years ago, the energy that you can feel from the day’s celebration is as if the revolution occurred just a few years ago. That revolution gave the people of France power ...

Seeing the South of France by French Motorail
Traveling to the south of France is a must for any French holiday. The only problem is that if you’re short on time, it may not be a realistic option. Driving by car can take days, and if you choose to take a train, you’ll still have to rent a car to get around the picturesque southern part of the country. One option does exist, though, where you can have the best of both worlds - a high-speed train ride and your own private car. Enter the French Motorail.

The French Motorail is basically ...

Eurotunnel - a Quick 35-Minute Journey

Long gone are the days when travel from the U.K. to France took an inconveniently long time. With the advent of the Eurotunnel, travel is both convenient and quick, making France an easy travel destination at anytime of the year. In fact, more and more British people are making France the destination of choice for either work or leisure.

What is the Eurotunnel?
The Eurotunnel is a train service that transports both cars and their owners under the English Channel. ...

Typical French Meals
French Meals

To become really familiar with French culture, you’ll need to understand what French people normally eat at mealtimes (as well as their eating habits), whether you plan to eat out at a restaurant or invite some locals to your place for a meal. Only then will you truly feel part of the landscape.

Breakfast
French people love their croissants at just about every french breakfast meal. Whether you choose the fanciest restaurant or the most inexpensive ...

Driving Safely in France
Besides good wine, France is also known for its somewhat reckless drivers. Compared to driving in Great Britain, when you drive or hire a car in France, it can be a bit of an experience. To ensure your driving experience is as pleasant (and safe) as possible, we’ve listed some of the main French driving rules that can help you drive defensively in this most colorful country.

Drive on the right side of the road
Contrary to British driving, French drivers drive on the right side of the road. It might take ...

Tour de France: The Greatest Race Around
Even if you’ve never visited France before or never watched a cycling competition in your life, you’ve probably still heard about the famous Tour de France. Tour de France is perhaps the most popular cycling competition in the world, which takes place on an annual basis throughout France in various topographic settings (mountainous ranges to flatlands). Every year the thrill and excitement of the race penetrates throughout France and Europe, and even to the coasts of North America and beyond.

History of the race
The first Tour de France started over ...

International Schools in France

International Schools in France:

Aix en Provence
International Bilingual School of Provence

Bailly
Lycée International Montessori

Bordeaux
Bordeaux International

Caluire
Lycée Ombrosa

Cannes
Sophia-Antipolis

Fontainebleau