This French Life

Quilting around the world from the Dordogne

WHEN Clare Worthy began quilting, using dresses her daughter had grown out of, little did she know that her pastime would wrap around the world.

From her home in the Dordogne, Clare has called on a network of quilters to help raise awareness of Leukaemia research after her brother-in-law was diagnosed with the illness.

Poisonous mushrooms in France

I HIGHLIGHTED a story recently of a man who ate a poisonous mushroom and had to undergo a liver transplant.

Unsurprisingly the French government has issued a note stressing the dangers of unknowingly eating dangerous fungi.

Economic effect of a booming airport

ALTHOUGH airlines are always keen to start new routes to France, if financially viable, just what impact do they have on the local economy?

The tourism trade and property sector are likely to be the biggest beneficiaries, but as the residents of Deauville highlighted the welcome mat is not always rolled out.

Quick link collection

JUST thought I would point out some of the stories I have been reading today.

Woman burned in France bus attack
A woman has been seriously burned and three others are suffering from smoke inhalation...

Le blog immobilier
Depuis la rentrée de septembre, il ne se passe pas une semaine sans qu'un magazine publie un dossier sur l'immobilier...

Poisonous mushrooms leave three seriously ill
A French mushroom picker poisoned by a potentially lethal "death cap" fungus has undergone a liver transplant...

Bordeaux motorway moves forward

THE planned route for a motorway around Bordeaux has been outlined, although a decision on how the road will bridge the Garonne river is yet to be decided.

Maps published on the autoroutier de Bordeaux website show two options for crossing the river.

Purple Parking airport car park

Purple Parking offer airport parking for both business people as well as holidaymakers and leisure travellers.

This type of preferential parking offered by Purple Parking is becoming increasingly popular and their website provides a good spread of results in double-quick time.

Car hire services

Choose from a range of car hire services covering both Burgundy and France.

Dropping in on France

A TRIP around the internet in the past few days has seen a new blog, and its RSS feed, come into view.

Plus an interesting article about Parisian estate agents and a look at the state of France, with thoughts on where it should go next.

Route for 2007 Tour laid out

THE route for next year’s Tour de France has been announced and tough mountain stages will dominate the competition.

Before those challenges the prologue and first stage will take place in the UK, with the race starting in London on July 7 and the next day heading off across Kent to Canterbury.

Ryanair slammed, whilst travellers go hiking

RYANAIR has been voted the worst airline by travellers who complained of poor seating, unfriendly staff and delays.

And the Irish low-cost airline was joined at the bottom of the pile by easyJet, according to the survey by TripAdvisor.