This French Life

Cheap flights set to soar

THE rise in low-cost airlines looks set to continue unabated according to recent forecasts.

Words with a French smile

ONE of the best ways to learn a language, French included, is to spice up your study with something a little different.

At the heart of rugby

THE south west of France is a rugby playing region but for the town of Agen it is more that just a game.

Stunning blow to Chirac

THE French Socialist party has swept to victory in the second, and final, round of regional elections.

Spreading the web’s net

THE coming week will see a range of events and initiatives across France promoting the use of the internet.

Email bank scam on rise

IF you run a UK bank account from France be on the look out for scam emails.

Running an artistic course

THE landscape and villages of the Dordogne are an inspiration for many artists but for one businesswoman they are key to her plans.

Classic track through France

A RENOWNED classic car rally is set to wind its way through France this year.

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Rail attack threat ended

THE mysterious group that threatened to blow up French rail tracks if it did not receive a ransom has withdrawn its threat.