GOOGLE has launched a free service that allows people to upload their own videos so that they can be published to the internet. There are many US-based film clips and home videos, but if you do a search on the word France you can find some gems. If you hit... Read more →
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Desire for property abroad strong
ONE in five second homes abroad owned by Brits are found in France, a report by the Office for National Statistics claims. Spending on property overseas has increased by 45 per cent over the last four years and around 257,000 Brits now own properties overseas. Spain accounted for 27 per... Read more →
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Susie Hollands and Paris life
IN the latest This French Life podcast I chat with Susie Hollands who has established both a business and artists’ network in Paris. The fact that she has done this in a little under three years is proof that with plenty of determination a dream move to France can become... Read more →
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A postcard from Provence
THE light and seasons in Provence have drawn artists to the towns and villages of the region for centuries. It is impossible to say why colours and shades look so different; the only way to capture it is on canvas or through a camera lens. And a British artist has... Read more →
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Buying French antiques at auctions
BUYING at auction in France might seem an intimidating prospect for the uninitiated but probably the most daunting aspect is deciding to cross the threshold and have a go, writes Simon Hewitt. Once inside on sale day you will find that what seemed arcane and baffling has its own method.... Read more →
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French back learning English
ONE of the biggest stumbling blocks for people moving to France is learning the language. And often this frustration is only magnified by the fact that many French people take the chance to speak English in reply, and polish up their own skills. Interestingly a major study into the language... Read more →
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French regions – Alsace
SQUIRRELED away in the north east corner of France is Alsace, bordered by the Rhine to the east and the Vosges mountains to the west. It is a region of dense forests, but also well known for its wine and beer production and during the winter is popular with cross-country... Read more →
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Roaming mobile costs targeted
IF you’ve been shocked at the cost of using your UK mobile phone in France then help could be at hand. Many mobile operators add a hefty premium on the price of using your phone abroad, and these roaming charges can be very different between countries. For example, the EU... Read more →
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A simply British cookbook
IF you are looking for a fun present to give French friends how about a book of recipes from the UK? From cottage pie to Yorkshire pudding; apple crumble to Dundee cake, the Simply British book brings these dishes to life in French. Written by Penny Holmes, the wife of... Read more →
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Selling your French property
FOR every person looking to buy in France there has to be another willing to sell, but what are the steps involved when putting your home up for sale? As in England, selling a property in France is generally more straightforward than buying, but there are still plenty of traps... Read more →
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