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TOP 10 ideas for Valentine’s day

February 5, 2013 | No comments

Tweet Tweet. Chirp Chirp. Valentine’s Day is almost here and we all know what that means. The birds and the bees are alight with love and although some of us may be away in hiding, you can’t deny the fact that everyone’s going to be abuzz about the holiday. So...

Top 10 Things to do in France

January 29, 2013 | 2 comments

France is so large and has so much to offer, it’s sometimes hard to choose what to do. That’s why we’re here today with a specially selected 10 ideas to make sure you get the most out of France, whether it’s your first time or one of your regular hops....

What the Press is saying about France week 19/11/2012 to 25/11/2012

November 27, 2012 | No comments

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This week saw 161 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in national publications from 19th November to 25th November. The hottest hotels of 2013 – The Sunday Times Susan d’Arcy selected the hippest new hotels to stay in. France is represented by two hotels: the Vice...

Here we are at last – on Sunday I’ll open the boxes stacked on top of the cupboard, and the santons will come to life

November 26, 2012 | No comments

It’s only one month before Santa comes down the chimney – or more simply my finances go out the window! But never mind, as the song says, this is the most wonderful time of the year. Even if I have been living in London for a while now, and really...

Alsace and its jolliest time of year – St. Nicolas Day

November 5, 2012 | No comments

Today, we’re covering the tradition of St. Nicolas and a region where its celebration is a very important part of the culture – Alsace! What we know today as Father Christmas or the Père Noël can actually be traced back to St. Nicolas. So, before you jump into your red...

Discover the Riviera like a native on a budget friendly getaway

September 26, 2012 | No comments

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The spring and autumn are probably the best times to visit the Riviera. The weather is warm and even hot if you come from the North – which means anywhere above Lyon for the locals. But it’s also cheaper than during the peak-season and you can try the Riviera on...

What the press is saying about France Week – 17/09/2012 to 23/09/2012

September 25, 2012 | No comments

This week saw 96 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in national publications from 17th September to 23rd September. Don’t cry for me Riviera – The Mail on Sunday Even though she has travelled to many places around the world, Cannes has a special place in Elaine...

Nice’s Rainbow of Flavours!

July 16, 2012 | No comments

As I mentioned in the Who am I? chapter of this blog, I was lucky enough to be born in Nice and spend most of my life there....

Discover the best of Marseilles… without breaking the piggy bank!

July 12, 2012 | No comments

Discover the best of Marseilles… without breaking the piggy bank! Summer holidays are here and we’re all looking to get some sand and sun on a budget. We’ve done a little research for you to offer you some inside information on how to discover the city and see the turquoise...

Burgundy: you’ll go for the wines; you’ll return to it for the other interests

June 26, 2012 | No comments

Burgundy is one my all time favourite places to go to in France. Found central-east of France, or south-east of Paris, Burgundy, along with Bordeaux, is why France is known for its wine. Beaune, the capital, is where Côte d’Or wines are sampled and celebrated like no other. Côte d’Or,...