This French Life

Cycling around the treasures of France

I’M not the only one who’s dreamt of cycling through the French backroads, writes Christopher Strong. And, I know I’m not the only one who’s... Read more →

Inheritance tax fight for same-sex couples almost at an end

INEQUALITIES in the French inheritance tax system towards same-sex couples from outside France could soon be brought to an end. At present the French system... Read more →

Pollen levels in French towns and cities

ALTHOUGH the spring sunshine is welcomed by many, it is not greeted as warmly by those people who suffer from hay fever. Le Réseau National... Read more →

Talking about This French Life and blogs

A FEW days ago I chatted with freelance journalist Gabrielle Jaffe about this French life of mine, speaking about the website but also the world... Read more →

SAFER - watching over the French countryside

A RECENT article published in Le Figaro described how a simple administrative discrepancy during a property purchase procedure could result in the sale of allegedly... Read more →

Offering a helping hand to wild cats

MANY a postcard in France features the cute, sugar-coated, image of a kitten looking out of a basket of flowers, but behind such village scenes... Read more →

Ten words for French language week

LA Semaine de la Langue Française is an annual event and this year runs from March 16 to 23. The week is seen as a... Read more →