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French Life
French Public Holidays 2011
There are 14 public and bank holidays in France, so here are the dates you need to note in your diary for 2011.
18 Jan 2011
World Demand Forces Review of French Champagne Boundaries
The designated area of the eponymous sparkling wine region is to be extended, a change that is likely to make some local landowners millionaires overnight.
15 Jan 2011
Immigrant Population in France
The French government have recently published latest figures on the number of immigrants in France, including those from the UK and other EU countries.
15 Dec 2010
A Trifle Troubled over Truffles
Truffles are a popular but expensive delicacy at Christmas in France, so is it possible to buy instead the illusion of gastronomic heaven?
15 Dec 2010
French Education System Slammed by OECD
France has an elitist education system that fails those pupils with difficulties, according to a recent report from the OECD.
15 Dec 2010
Foie Gras aux Cannabis!
A farmer has been found guilty of administering cannabis to his 150 ducks.
15 Dec 2010
Baby Shaken but Not Stirred
This year’s Christmas miracle in France has to be the baby that fell from a 7th floor building into the arms of a doctor.
15 Dec 2010
Best Christmas Markets in France 2010
The ambiance of Christmas in France can probably be best experienced by a visit to a marché de noel.
01 Dec 2010
Mushroom Wars Break Out
Foraging for mushrooms is a favourite pastime of the French, but it seems it is becoming an increasingly dangerous one.
16 Nov 2010
Television in France Goes Digital
By the end of November 2011 digital television will be operational right across France, and a more detailed timetable has recently been issued by the government.
16 Nov 2010
Tour de France 2011 Route and Stage Dates
The route of the Tour de France 2011 has been revealed, with a race of 21 stages taking place over 3,471 kms between 2nd to 24th July.
02 Nov 2010
Sparks Fly Over Future of Sapeurs-Pompiers
The future of the overwhelmingly voluntary fire service in France has been thrown into doubt by the EU Commission.
15 Oct 2010
France Tops Best Place Yet Again
France tops another league table as the best place to live in Europe.
30 Sep 2010
French School Grants for 2010/11
If you have children of school age in France, then you may be able to benefit from one or more school grants.
15 Sep 2010
Autumn Wine Sales Throughout France
The traditional autumn wine sales have started in France, as stores across the country hold their traditional 'foires aux vins'.
15 Sep 2010
Best Restaurants in Nice
With restaurants outnumbering even estate agents in Nice, local expat resident Anthony Collins gives his take on the best places to eat, for all tastes and pockets.
15 Sep 2010
French Universities Still Open for Business
With places in short supply in UK universities, and fees on the increase, attending a university in France may be an easier and cheaper option.
15 Sep 2010
Can France Weather the Storms?
A recent French parliamentary report argues that France is ill-prepared to deal with climate change and severe storms.
01 Sep 2010
Expat Cricket in France
Aficionados of the quintessential English game of cricket need not think they have to give up playing or watching the game if they move to France.
01 Sep 2010
French School Term & Holiday Dates 2010 - 2011
French schools start back on 2nd September, and the school term and holiday dates for 2010/11 have recently been announced by the government.
17 Aug 2010
