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French Life
It may be Pink, but it’s not Rosé Wine
French wine growers are protesting against EU plans to permit the blending of white and red grapes to produce rosé wines.
15 May 2009
Creuse the Safest Place in France
The department of Creuse in the Limousin has the lowest crime rate in France, according to recent official statistics.
15 May 2009
Vehicle Registration in France
A new system of vehicle registration has been introduced in France, ending a system based on departmental identification.
01 May 2009
Where are the Best French Lycees?
The French government have published details of French lycee results for 2008, showing a classification of best to worst.
15 Apr 2009
French Mobile Phone Antennas a Health Hazard
A number of recent court rulings threaten the future development of the French mobile phone network.
01 Apr 2009
Admission to a French University
Those of you with a child who has attended a French secondary school may well be considering a French University for their higher education studies.
17 Mar 2009
French Restaurants Win Reduction in VAT
The French government has won a long campaign in Brussels to lower the rate of VAT in French restaurants.
17 Mar 2009
French Agriculture Faces up to Reform
The French government has announced a major redistribution of agricultural subsidies towards smaller farmers, and a more "durable" agriculture.
03 Mar 2009
French Regions to be Merged
Several regions of France may be merged, as part of a major reorganisation of local government in the country.
03 Mar 2009
Storms in South West France
When my wife suggested a candlelit dinner for two, little did I imagine at the time that we would be dining à la bougie for the rest of the week!
03 Feb 2009
New French Population Figures
Those regions on the French Atlantic coast and around the Mediterranean show the strongest population growth, according to figures from the French National Statistical Office, INSEE.
03 Feb 2009
Buying Over the Internet in France
What are your consumer rights and remedies if you buy over the Internet in France? We take you through the main legal framework.
16 Dec 2008
The Good Life is in Aquitaine
The good life is in Aquitaine, according to a recent substantial poll of French opinion.
16 Dec 2008
The Face of President Sarkozy
Since he came to power, President Sarkozy has threatened, or brought, no less than five civil actions in the courts concerning abuse of his image.
18 Nov 2008
Reform of French Television
A major reform of the French television service has been approved by the French government.
04 Nov 2008
French Football Under Threat After Marseillaise Jeering
It seems the French football team can now be beaten in international matches if opposing supporters insult the national anthem.
04 Nov 2008
Uncertain Future for Departments and Regions of France
President Sarkozy has declared that France has too many levels of government, which are both expensive and confusing to the citizen, so a reorganisation is in prospect.
04 Nov 2008
Change in Planning Laws in France
A change in French planning laws has made it more difficult to contest controversial new developments.
15 Oct 2008
Sharp Drop in French Wine Harvest for 2008
'All is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin.' The wine harvest is taking place under sunny skies in France, but there is concern amongst many about the outlook for both production and demand.
02 Oct 2008
Environmental Performance of Agriculture in France
In a wide-ranging report on the environmental performance of agriculture across the globe, the OECD says France could do better.
16 Sep 2008
