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The fabulous Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker was the American-born femme fatale of ‘20s and ‘30s Paris. Lithesome and catlike, she was the most successful European stage star of her …

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France inspires a writer

Now here’s a thing. What inspires a budding author to actually sit down and write a book? For my first memoir ‘Please Wipe Your Boots’ …

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Top travel accessories tips from cases to cameras

I spend several weeks per year travelling round France and I’m often asked what are my favourite travel items. So without further ado, here are …

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Grasse: The Heavenly Scent of Provence

On a spring or summer day, when you find yourself seeking a unique experience after enjoying many of the sights and sounds of Cannes, drive …

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A tongue in cheek look at French haute cuisine

Mike Zampa, an American in France, takes a tongue in cheek approach to famous French haute cuisine! I’ve discovered a new eating disorder. It’s called …

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Dordogne River Mist

Our home is perched overlooking the Dordogne River in the small hamlet of Vitrac Port in Southwest France.  Life and conversation are centered around the …

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The art of Emile Friant, Musee de Beaux Arts, Nancy

The Musèe des Beaux-Arts Nancy is an art gallery of serenity and charm, situated amid the 18th century classical magnificence of the Place Stanislas. The …

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UNESCO-listed baguette a French cultural treasure

Bread Man bought my baguette this week and handed it over with a little flourish. “Zis” he said, “zis ‘umble baguette I made with my …

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The perils and pitfalls of jogging in France

I jog occasionally. Friends call that an overstatement. More slog than jog, they say. Nevertheless, I like to slip on trainers, work up a sweat, …

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The French President and the Green Fairy

François Mitterrand was in trouble. Elected president two years earlier, in 1981, on the promise of a “French road to socialism,” things had not gone …

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