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AN icy blast has already caught out some drivers in France, with the Dordogne experiencing snowfalls and cities suffering freezing temperatures. This is not the time of year to be stuck on an isolated road in the heart of France with little in the way of protection. The simplest advice... Read more →
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Broadband speeds in Europe have risen sharply in only a year, suggest official EC figures. In July 2010, 29% of broadband lines in Europe ran at speeds of at least 10 Mbps, revealed Commission research. via www.bbc.co.uk Read more →
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FOR centuries man has attempted to control and master the Camargue, from the creation of vast salt pans to the promotion of modern day tourism. And it is many of these attempts that Edwin Mullins chronicles in his book The Camargue, Portrait of a Wilderness, as well as the rich... Read more →
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Mediator has been available in France for over 30 years despite fears it could cause heart problems via www.guardian.co.uk Read more →
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Drawings on iPhone and iPad from the 20th of October 2010 to the 30th of January 2011. The Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent Foundation dedicates its 14th exhibition to British artist David Hockney. The exhibition regroups over 200 recent drawings made on iPhone and iPad. As these works are... Read more →
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CHRISTMAS markets in France have their own local touch and character as well as offering a range of festive gifts and treasures. Some of the bigger towns and cities run markets for a month, but you can be sure to pick up interesting festive gifts wherever you stop. Here is... Read more →
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Google Ventures, the investment fund that Google started last year, is getting into vacation rentals. Google has invested in HomeAway, the vacation rental site that has already raised nearly half a billion dollars in venture capital. Since the company did not need extra money, Google bought shares from existing shareholders.... Read more →
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IF you are quick you can listen in to the launch of French Radio London when it officially launches at noon, UK time. You can listen now online to get a quick blast of what the station will be offering, and it is the capital's first French language terrestrial broadcast... Read more →
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THE Survive France Network is heading towards seeing its 1000th member sign up, have you dropped in lately to see what's been happening? The network lets people share advice and tips about life in France, especially if you are running a business or plan to start one. But it's not... Read more →
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Between November 17 to 21, 2010 the Capital Nights will dedicate five nights from 8 pm to dawn to the very best of live music and clubbing in the numerous premier venues of Paris and the surrounding metropolis. It was conceived by the instigators of the appeal ‘Paris – When... Read more →
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