Making or receiving a mobile phone call abroad will be cheaper in the EU from 1 July, but will still cost a lot more than a domestic call. The EU would like to see tariff differences disappear by 2015. From 1 July, it will cost €0.35 a minute* to make... Read more →
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Abbaye Nouvelle, a place of hidden stories
AS you walk around the Abbaye Nouvelle, found between Gourdon and Salviac in the Lot (map), you begin to wonder what life the monks must have experienced in this corner of south west France. The Gothic-style abbey dates from the 13th century and with its five bays towering above you,... Read more →
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Félibrée celebrations taking place in Belves
WALKING around Belvès, in the Dordogne, this morning and the excitement was building in the village before the start of this year's Félibrée celebrations. Taking place on 1, 2 and 3 June 2011 the event recognises the history of the region through music and song, and it also sees the... Read more →
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Two French journalists in Afghanistan freed : NPR
L'actualité internationale French television has reported that two journalists held hostage in Afghanistan since December 2009 were freed Wednesday. France-3 television said in a flash across their screen that their reporters Stephane Taponier and Herve Ghesquiere have been released, without providing further details. Their translator, Reza Din, was also released.... Read more →
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What wine goes with your cheese? There's an abundance of choice
Photo by JetaloneAT the French dinner table, the cheese course usually follows the plat, or main course. If there is wine left from earlier in the meal, then this is what usually accompanies the cheese. But if by chance its time to crack open another bottle, there are some rules... Read more →
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Adding the finishing touches to Le Cuvage
BRIAN Franklin continues his story of how he and his wife, Lucy, slowly and sympathetically returned a collection of outbuildings found in the grounds of the Chateau des Cresses, in the Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. And Brian also passes on some of his top tips for making a success... Read more →
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Find details of product recalls in France
THERE have been a number of health scares in recent days in relation to food products. With this in mind you might want to pop in your favourites a page on the Que Choisir website, the equivalent of Which? magazine, that highlights product recalls on French items. The page provides... Read more →
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Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition at Courtauld Gallery, London
AT the Courtauld Gallery, in London, you can explore Toulouse-Lautrec and Jane Avril: Beyond the Moulin Rouge which brings together paintings, posters and prints by the artist. The exhibits have been drawn together from international collections to celebrate a remarkable creative partnership which captured the excitement and spectacle of bohemian... Read more →
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France backs down on health cover for early retirees
France is to relax its rules on the admission of expat early retirees into the French health system. The change of policy has come about after pressure from the European Commission, who consider France is in breach of EU regulations by requiring early retirees to have five years residence before... Read more →
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The entire internet under governmental censorship in France?
Information website PC INpact revealed today a draft executive order which would give the French government the power to arbitrarily censor any content or service on the Net. The French government is furthering its policy to control the Internet, in complete disregard of citizens' rights and freedoms. via www.laquadrature.net Read more →
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