FOLLOWING a move to France many people end up using their computer a lot more for keeping in touch with friends and family, online banking and maybe running a small business. With this increased use comes the risk of your machine being hit by a virus or similar, especially if... Read more →
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My first parasol mushroom of autumn
WELL I am pretty sure it is a parasol mushroom - but I spotted this whilst out this morning taking the dog for a walk. Parasol mushrooms are fairly common around this corner of the Dordogne and are often fried in a little butter and garlic before being piled on... Read more →
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French language crossword challenge
TAKE five minutes out of your day for a quick crossword challenge that will help boost your French vocabulary on travel and airlines. Beverley Dinerstein has created another crossword for you to enjoy with the clues offered up in English, and the answers in French. You can download a two... Read more →
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English language business fair in Ruffec
THE next English speaking business fair, organised by Angel Traders, takes place in Ruffec (map) on Saturday, October 10. A variety of trades who are expected to attend the event in Ruffec, which is found between Poitiers and Angouleme in Charente, including translators, financial advisers and property services. If you... Read more →
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Free tickets for The France Show 2010
THE doors have been opened for those people who want to grab free tickets for The France Show which takes place early next year. The show is being held at Earls Court, in London, from January 8 to 10, and the opportunity to snap up free entry is available to... Read more →
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The inside scoop from a French table
EXITING the pigpen, and entering the pasture, we find the goose, writes Christopher Strong. Source of the delicacy that generates resounding bravos from foodies of all nations – foie gras, literally fat liver. It comes from a, supposedly, free range bird, whose only function in life appears to be organ... Read more →
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Autumn morning in the Dordogne
SEPTEMBER and October really are beautiful months to be in France, with the morning mists in the valley adding a magical touch to the day. The rolling hillsides here in the south of the Dordogne (map), with their deep forests, produce glorious muted colours, with splashes of early morning sunshine... Read more →
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Strike action planned by postal workers
FRENCH postal unions have called on workers to stage a one-day strike tomorrow (Tuesday, September 22) in protest against what they say are government plans to privatise the service. Today has seen La Poste workers go on strike in Paris, although only around 14 per cent stopped work, but tomorrow... Read more →
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A round up of French news headline
Ah quelle nageuse elle fut, quelle carrière elle a eu par lemondefrHERE is a quick look over the headlines from the past few days and to read more check out the French news and blogs section of the site. Where will they go when Calais's Jungle is cleared? - RFI... Read more →
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My experience of getting broadband in France
ONE of the things that I say people must have when moving to France is a bucket load of patience, as you never know what might go wrong. I have had to draw on that advice many times in the past few weeks following my arrival in the south of... Read more →
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