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French Life
Shoe Sizes UK/USA/France
A quick conversion guide of shoe sizes from the UK and USA to France for men and women.
04 Nov 2016
Occitanie? Hauts de France? Grand Est?
The names of the new administrative regions of France have now been chosen, but not without significant controversy and compromise.
03 Aug 2016
French Public Holidays 2016
The 11 public holidays in France in 2016 to put in your diary.
03 Feb 2016
Autumn Foires aux Vins in France
The traditional autumn retail wine sales in France provide a great opportunity to restock your cellar, provided you approach with caution.
22 Sep 2015
French School Calendar 2015/16
La rentrée scolaire started in France this week, with holiday dates for the winter and spring terms varying by geographic zone.
02 Sep 2015
Tighter Controls over Nuisance Calls
The French government are to introduce an official telephone preference service to protect telephone users from unwanted direct marketing calls.
02 Jul 2015
Where Do the French Retire?
With so many of us choosing France as a retirement destination, a new study casts some light on where the French themselves decide to retire.
02 Jun 2015
Sunniest Departments in France 2014
Which were the sunniest departments in France in 2014?
03 Apr 2015
The 13 New Regions of France
The French Parliament has finally decided on a new administrative map for the country, reducing from 22 to 13 the number of regional councils.
07 Jan 2015
French Public Holidays 2015
The 11 public holidays in France in 2015, so here are the dates to put in your diary.
07 Jan 2015
French Winegrowers Blown Over by Storms
Winegrowers from the Pyrénées to Alsace have been hit by storm damage again this year, but only a minority have adequate protection against financial losses.
05 Aug 2014
French School Calendar Reforms for 2014
France has finally embraced the five day school week for nursery and primary school children. Well, almost.
05 Aug 2014
How Much Do French Politicians Earn?
There are four levels of government in France each with a flotilla of politicians, most of whom pick up a monthly cheque.
08 Apr 2014
UK Television Channels in France
The relocation of the television broadcasting satellite has meant that many expats in France are having to invest or adapt to continue to receive UK television channels, says Chris Kenway.
11 Mar 2014
Weather in France in 2013
The weather in France in 2013 was wetter and less sunny than normal, but with temperatures broadly stable. We do a quick tour of the weather map of France for last year.
05 Feb 2014
French Public Holidays 2014
There are 11 public holidays in France, so here are the dates you need to note in your diary for 2014.
05 Feb 2014
Mayors Reap Benefits of Wind Farms
Some local politicians appear to be mixing private profit with public duties over the installation of wind farms in their communes.
07 Jan 2014
The Sunshine Departments of France
The departments on the Cote d'Azur will always outshine other areas of France, but some other departments are not far behind.
05 Nov 2013
MOT Vehicle Tests in France
A review of the rules and procedures governing the regular test of roadworthiness for vehicles in France.
02 Aug 2013
Baccalaureate Examination Too Expensive
The Baccalaureate examination is too expensive and complicated, according to a study carried out by the association of French school principals.
04 Jul 2013
