SOME of the world's newest stand-up comedians will soon be cracking gags, and raising a laugh, all the way along the French Riviera. Award winning comedians will be part of The Riviera Comedy Club that will be rolling into Monaco, Cannes, Antibes and Nice over the coming months. And there... Read more →
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Financial crisis? No such thing in Paris art world
NOW what would you pay for this rather distinctive Art Deco armchair created by Eileen Gray in the early 20th century? Try €21,905,000. That was the rarefied atmosphere which people were dabbling in during the sale of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé's collection of items at Christie's in Paris... Read more →
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French language strong in Etsy stores
IF you have a bit of a creative streak and enjoy turning your hand to making things such as pottery, jewellery and clothes you might want to have a look at Etsy. It is an online market place that lets people sell goods to a worldwide audience, and a recent... Read more →
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New build property market crumbles
THE new build property market in France is seen as a bit of a barometer, and Le Monde reports a steep fall in the number being built. There was a 37.6 per cent fall in the number of new builds sold in 2008 compared to 2007, and the number of... Read more →
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Baby steps towards a French baptism
HAVING received an A grade for my ceramic alligator in high school art class (so good my Mother never believed I made it) and able to change guitar strings unaided, it did occur to me that a film destined for a predominately English speaking market, should present a majority of... Read more →
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Alcoholics Anonymous support in France
THE joys of a glass of red are often stressed by people living in France, but for some a drink or two can begin to take over their life. There are a number of Alcoholics Anonymous groups in France that meet on a regular basis and offer support to English... Read more →
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Disabled expats fight to get their benefits restored
THE present UK government does not like expats, they obviously constitute a huge threat, they are people with the gumption to get up and go, and tries at every opportunity to discriminate against them, writes Anita Rieu-Sicart. The majority of people who have emigrated in the past few years, and... Read more →
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Seven day cooling off period and buying from overseas
THE seven day cooling off period that allows the buyer of a French property to withdraw from a sale contract of a residential property can prove very helpful. Here Guillaume Barlet offers some advice on how it works and the options available if living overseas. Enforcement of the decree of... Read more →
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Experience of a wood burning stove and solar panels
THERE is a very interesting, and in-depth, piece by Jon Doust on his blog about installing a Godin stove and solar water heating in his home in the Vendée. The opportunity to make these change to your home is sure to appeal to many, especially as the price of oil... Read more →
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Discover Le Corbusier in London
A MAJOR exhibition of the work of architect Le Corbusier is to take place in London at the Barbican, called the Art of Architecture. Le Corbusier was the man behind the Unité d'Habitation building, in Marseille, and the exhibition, which opens on February 19 and runs until May 24, will... Read more →
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