HERE is a chance to discover some hidden antiques and delights in France with another ever so easy competition on This French Life. Author Sandy Price has offered up two copies of her book The Flea Markets of France, which takes you by the hand through markets across France. All... Read more →
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Taking a tour around Brive Airport
THE building of an airport has stringent standards and a certain flavour about it of an engineer's workshop, writes Carol Miers. The jigsaw pieces are from many professions architectural, electronic, public sector, security, hygiene, logistics, legislative, municipal and many others. And as we walked out onto the new runway, or... Read more →
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Winners of 24 Hours Paris competition
THE two winning entries have been drawn in the 24 Hours Paris competition, and the messages picked out by the random number generator were from Ciara and Becky, I hope they enjoy finding out more about Parisian life. And look out for the next This French Life competition that is... Read more →
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French film - funding the Seventh Art
Beynac castle towers over the river Dordogne attracting film directors and tourists MANY locations in France places hold an unquestionable charm that attracts the interest of film directors. But nowhere perhaps can feed one's spirit quite as much as the castle towers and streets of Beynac. In its cobbles, steps... Read more →
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Business networking in the Lot et Garonne
IF you have a business idea or want to knock around an idea or two, would you be interested in a networking event in the Lot et Garonne? Bob Toovey is looking to gather interest in an event that is pencilled in to to take place later this year in... Read more →
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The woodsman's life in a French forest
IMAGINE an 'office' within walking distance of home on an ancient site, first inhabited thousands of years ago. Imagine this is where you work flexitime, responsible for thousands, in spite of seasonal fluctuations. At two in the afternoon this was where I found Martin Keen, working in a strange grey... Read more →
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Competition to win a copy of 24 Hours Paris book
HERE is your chance to win a copy of 24 Hours Paris, by author Marsha Moore, about the best places to visit in the capital. Marsha takes you on a tour of the most interesting and intriguing spots to add to your 'to do' list whether it is five in... Read more →
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Work on an archaeological dig in France
IF you are up for working outdoors, beneath the summer sun, why not try your hand at volunteering for an archaeological dig? The French government has put together a list of projects that are taking place over the coming months the length and breadth of the country. There are many... Read more →
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Compensation plan for Equitable Life policy holders in France
A NUMBER of people who retired to France had their lives turned upside down by the collapse of Equitable Life in 2000. But in a joint policy statement from the UK coalition government of Conservatives and Liberal Democrats they have said that Equitable Life policy holders will receive 'fair and... Read more →
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The story of the Galgo Espanol
FROM her home in Deux-Sèvres, Beryl Brennan has been writing about, rescuing and homing galgo dogs often abandoned on the streets of Spanish towns. Beryl has put together an ebook covering the history of the galgo, as well as the difficulties the animals face today, which is titled From Heaven... Read more →
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