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AUDREY Tautou, star of Amélie, is back on UK cinema screens in her latest film, A Long Engagement (Un long dimanche de fiancailles). But the cinema critics don’t seem to be able to make up their minds on the merits of the film. The Guardian newspaper’s review by Peter Bradshaw... Read more →
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UNDERSTANDING some of the legal aspects of life in France can be a challenge to many people. The steps required during a property purchase, how to make a will and a range of other questions and problems can often raise their head. But a useful site to get an understanding... Read more →
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IF you have found a property that fits the bill the next few steps are vitally important. Agreeing a purchase price will be your first move and don't go down the path of dodging tax by under-declaring the figure. Although the French love nothing more than a bit of tax... Read more →
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THE environment ministry has said that much of France needs above average rainfall over the next few months to restock water levels. In its monthly report the Réseau National des Données sur l'Eau (RNDE), the country’s water data network, noted that December was a particularly dry month. Both the Pays... Read more →
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THE world’s largest passenger plane, the Airbus A380, has been unveiled in Toulouse after a dramatic light and stage show. Dancers, stilt walkers and giant computer screens played out the story of how man first took to the air and how the giant A380 will take to the skies. The... Read more →
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IF you have decided on an area of France, and are keen to buy, obviously finding the right property is going to be your biggest challenge. You will know what you are looking for, but snapping up the first thing you see that closely matches, might well be the wrong... Read more →
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FOR those with a love of France and all things French, Vive La France is at London’s Olympia, from January 21 – 23. You can take in a bit of France and enjoy an aperitif, a game of boules, listen to some French style live music or simply escape the... Read more →
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SIGNING the final deed, or Acte de Vente, takes place in the notaire’s office and often both the buyer and seller are present. However, it may not be convenient for the purchaser to be present, especially if they live abroad or the date of the signing has been changed at... Read more →
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IF you buy an old property and are keen to keep it in its original style, or return it to its former glory, then your building work is likely to be slightly different from the norm. It may be necessary to get up to speed on working with timber frames,... Read more →
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IT would appear that the French just can’t shake off their love affair with the franc. A recent survey by research group Ifop, found that 74% of adults would like to see prices quoted in both euro and francs. Around half of the people questioned said they would like to... Read more →
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