This French Life

Log on for real French

BEING able to speak French will open up many new avenues but it is the learning that’s the hard part.

Strike threat from unions

FRENCH power workers are set to increase industrial action as opposition to privatisation plans intensifies.

An antique view

IF you enjoy nosing around French antique shops to see if you can pick up a bargain then a UK magazine is keen to hear your views.

Track down a wind farm in France

THERE is a useful website that highlights many of the wind farm projects around France which is run by Espace Eolien Developpement (EED).

On it you will find maps of both the past projects that EED has been involved with but also forthcoming developments.

Link-up with Global bookstore

THISFRENCHLIFE.COM has linked up with online bookstore Global Investor to offer a range of titles about France.

France fourth most expensive place to live

A SURVEY of the cost of everyday items by the Prudential has found France to be the fourth most expensive place to live.

A Frenchman in London

JUST what do the French think of Britain? Writer Anthony Peregrine leaves his adopted home in the south of France to head to London and offers his view of the capital city.

Press maul Les Bleus

FRANCE has joined England in exiting the European Championships at the quarterfinal stage following a 1-0 defeat to Greece.

Lourdes visit for Pope

THE Pope is to visit Lourdes in south west France this August to mark the 150th anniversary of the sightings of the Virgin Mary.

The Vatican said that Pope John Paul II would visit Lourdes from 14 – 15 August, where President Jacques Chirac is scheduled to greet him.

A 400-year-old French link

THIS weekend sees the start of a 10-day celebration commemorating 400 years of French culture in North America.