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My French life | two more cats arrive!
Well, to recap on the animal front – when I came …
My French life: chicks arrive chez nous!
We’ve been talking about bringing on some chicks for ages now …
My French Life: Bee Museum holds open day
The bee museum at Bouin Plumoisin, near Hesdin, Nord Pas-de-Calais, had …
My French life: its raining cats and dogs again!
I just looked out the window as I heard the rain …
My French Life: Egg shortage? Grow your own!
I read recently in a UK newspaper that new EU regulations …
France Driving Regulation means Red Rag to French Drivers
Driving in France is often an entertaining event for us. Driving in my part of France is …
French Life Berck-Sur Mer Carnival, Pas-de-Calais
Sunday was a lovely day – blue skies, brilliant sunshine and …
Cottage Garden Life in France – where do I start?!
The other half volunteered last week to help me in the …
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