This French Life

EU countries draw in Brits

APPROXIMATELY 125,000 people from the United Kingdom moved to a EU member state according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

May days off

THE month of May sees four public holidays in France, with one on a Monday, another on a Thursday and two on a Saturday.

Idiot President label proves a hit

HERE’S a crazy story that is doing the rounds on the internet – a washing label that a US bag company has on its products takes a swipe at a President, in French.

Mona Lisa worries experts

THE Mona Lisa, unarguably the world’s most famous painting, is beginning to show its age.

IT retailer heads to France

UK based online computing and IT retailer dabs.com has opened a French internet store.

Eurostar tribute to war hero

A FRENCH war hero has been recognised for his work during World War II by the naming of a Eurostar train in Paris.

Midlands gets new French routes

THOMSONFLY have started two new flights to the south of France from Coventry airport.

Be in when you’re out

ONE of the things you should consider when using a website to promote your holiday home is to automate as much of it as possible.

I do, to house and hubbie

A MOVE to France is often a fresh start for people but for one woman there was a new business and husband to consider as well.

Easing the strain of French life

ALTHOUGH many people head to France hoping to get away from the stresses and strains of life this sometimes does not happen.