This French Life

Budget airline gets off ground

TWO new routes from southern England to France have been launched by newly formed airline, EUJet.

Unions may take strike action

UK airports could grind to a halt this summer as union members have voted for strike action over pay deals.

Waterford to Brittany link

AER Arann has announced it is to operate a new air link between Ireland and the west of France.

In with the new

WHAT options are open to you if your break out in a sweat at the sight of a screwdriver, never mind a run down farmhouse that needs complete renovation?

High speed trains ban smoking

ALL French high-speed train services will be no smoking by the end of the year said national rail operator SNCF.

Poppies stretching far

AT this time of year in south west France the roadside verges are dotted with clusters of poppies.
But in a field beside a road to Cahors, the blood red poppies have thrown a veil over the tall grass.
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Truckers threaten roadblocks

THE head of the French haulage association said his members are struggling with rising fuel prices and claimed the possibility of industrial action this summer could not be ruled out.

All aboard the tooth ferry

A PLYMOUTH councillor is hoping to bring French and Spanish dentists to Devon and Cornwall on a ‘tooth ferry’ to take the pressure off the current system.

Dordogne deals may please

THE Dordogne is home to some of the most idyllic French villages and is a popular place for many people to head to in search of their dream home.

Check-in to best deals

IS it possible to pick-up some Cote d’Azur sunshine later this year by picking up a cheap flight and jetting off?