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Molars and Moles – strange French facts
There are some days when I learn things about French life …
Art, life and the Paris Louvre mirror the movies
A story of real life at the Louvre museum in Paris …
My French Life: Home to France and Fred the stalker goose
I’ve been away from home for three days and just writing …
Lily of the Valley on May Day in France
My sister came to stay at the weekend and she brought …
My French Life: A night on the tiles!
Normally, as I said to my friend Katt, when it comes …
My French Life: Holiday like a hamster in France
I know that lots of people love their animals to extremes …
My French Life: The World Kite Flying Championships in France
Today’s post is more about the photographs than the words. I …
My French Life: French scientists and tattoos…
Well those cunning scientists have been at it again. I read …
My French Life: My own petit Tour de France
At this time of year, what with the baby chickens to …
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