This French Life

Tips when travelling with tots

THE thought of taking one small child away on holiday, let alone two or perhaps even three, can cast fear into the minds of even the most organised parents.

So what can we do to make the process less stressful and more like the holiday that we all so badly need?

Lessons of property renovation

WHEN Phil and Donna Voice moved to France in 2004 the plan, on paper at least, seemed simple.

They knew they wanted to experience renovating an old French property and at the same time enjoy the social life that went with renting out their home for holidays.

A look at France out on the web

THE troubles of the wine industry in France have been well documented, but the fight back is underway with the help of cut-price deals and an Arrogant Frog.

The weekend news offers advice on wine, swimwear and beaches with a dash of high-speed internet thrown in for good measure.

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YOU may have noticed the addition of a short line at the foot of recent articles, just after the date and category, which begins Technorati Tags.

This is a collection of keywords that relate to the article and which if you click on one takes you through to Technorati, a website that draws together sites talking about related subjects.

July sun breaks records

FIGURES from Météo France look set to show that it has been one of the hottest Julys in the past fifty years.

Although temperatures have not beaten those of the heat wave in 2003, which didn't officially begin until August 2 and lasted 12 days, the period of hot weather this year has been longer.

Photos of France

HERE is just one of the beautiful roses in the This French Life Flickr group, taken by Lylycat who asks whether it is red or pink?

And a regular visitor to the site, Coral Luke, has created her own Flickr album featuring towns and villages across France, including a number from Burgundy.

Cost of a stamp set to rise

THE price of sending a letter in France is to increase by 1 centime, to 54 centimes, from the beginning of October, La Poste has announced.

At the same time the cost of sending a letter to another EU country is to increase by nine per cent, up five centimes to 60 centimes.

News on flights to France

RYANAIR looks ready to take on the cross-Channel ferry firms with the launch of a new service to Deauville, in Calvados.

Flights from Stansted to the area will begin on October 31, operating on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Landis fails drug test

THIS year’s Tour de France has kept its biggest shock to after it has finished with the news that winner Floyd Landis has failed a drugs test.

After claiming victory on Sunday by less than a minute the American has tested positive for the male sex hormone testosterone.

Tips when buying airport parking

IF you are flying to France for a break or holiday then the cost of parking your car at airports across the UK can be very expensive.

If you are lucky enough to know someone who lives near your departure point all well and good, but what other options are open to you?