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AS the battle over the future direction of France takes place in Paris, I thought it worth looking at one of the key reasons for the problems, unemployment figures, in other parts of the country. Like many European countries France is seeing the importance of heavy industry and agriculture diminish,... Read more →
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IF you are a Brit looking to live in France then you only have a couple of weeks to complete a short survey looking into the reasons why people want to make a move. Marie-Martine Gervais, researcher and doctor of economic science at the University Montesquieu Bordeaux IV, will be... Read more →
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GAS prices are set to rise by an average of 5.8 per cent on April 1, with most domestic users seeing increases of 5.4 per cent. Gaz de France say that the cost of gas for their customers increased by around 19 per cent in 2005. Petrol and fuel costs... Read more →
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TRAVELLING by rail around France can be a great way to see the many regions of the country. And you will also arrive in different towns and cities rested and ready to head off to explore, instead of looking to de-stress after being stuck in a car all day. For... Read more →
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FANS of Auguste Rodin will be able to see a major exhibition of his work in London later this year. The Royal Academy of Arts will host around 200 pieces of Rodin’s work, including The Kiss, borrowed mainly from the Musée Rodin and his home, Meudon. A talented draughtsman, this... Read more →
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LISTENING to a bit of French music is not only great fun, but good for the language skills as well. But like most countries buying CDs in France can be an expensive pastime, so maybe it is time to look elsewhere. The rise in the purchasing of music online has... Read more →
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CHANNEL 4 head back to the world of property buying abroad this week with the start of a new series of A Place in the Sun. And the channel also re-visits Benn and Amy Coley whose plans to run a guesthouse near Biarritz face problems and call for drastic action.... Read more →
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TAKE one husband, two dogs full of energy and a camper van with a mind of its own and you have a recipe for a road trip with a difference. For her latest book writer Susie Kelly combined all these ingredients and added to the mix a 10,000-kilometre trip around... Read more →
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IF getting away from it all is what you are looking for then Auvergne, in the centre of France, is the place to head for. It is one of the least populated areas in Europe, with around 50 people per square kilometre, but enjoys stunning scenery, extinct volcanoes and rolling... Read more →
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EACH year the Fête de la Francophonie takes place on March 20 and marks a celebration of all things French in countries around the world. Music, dance, theatre and of course food form the basis of many events both in France and many other countries including the US, Brazil and... Read more →
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