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The pros and cons of owning a vineyard in France
In 2005 Sean, my partner, and I gave up our city lives to pursue of our dream to create fine organic wines on a dilapidated …
The bee keeper of Montreuil-sur-Mer northern France
Montreuil sur Mer is situated just a little south along the coastline from Calais. Should you visit this lovely, ancient hill top town, take a …
How Jules Verne Inspires the Carousels of France
Jules Verne is a world famous French author. Although he wrote his books many years ago we are constantly reminded of him in French towns …
The Origin of French Gargoyles
Why are there Gargoyles on French Gothic Churches you might ask. Well, it seems that there’s one explanation you may need to take with a pinch …
Shop Windows of Paris Galeries Lafayette at Christmas
One of the most colourful times of the year in Paris is the Christmas holiday season in Paris. The French capital is transformed into a Christmas …
The Pont d’Avignon and that famous song!
The Avignon bridge in Provence is known around the world today because of the famous children’s song, Sur le Pont d’Avignon (On the Bridge of …
The Secret Weapon French Women Use In the Cuisine!
When one is new in a French ville, expat or visitor, it’s wonderful to be invited to a private home where a native Frenchwoman promises …
What’s it like to do a French immersion course in France?
What’s it like to do a language immersion course in France? My friends ask me how I had the nerve, after studying French for only …
2CVs the legendary Citroen car of the people
At the tender age of eighteen I was thrown the keys to the farm run-around. It was during my gap year working in the vineyards …
The History of Aviation in northern France
The tiny part of the world consisting of the departments of Nord, Pas de Calais and a slice of northern Picardy has been a homeland …