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#FMTM2013 A Little Inspiration Goes a Long Way – Your Planner to 2013!

January 11, 2013 | No comments

As I hear my colleagues furiously typing away as they work on France Meets the Media, I am being exiled to the creative wilderness of the office. Upon reflecting for this article, I looked back on my (almost) 25 years of wisdom and hardship endured through living in the rough...

The Flea Markets of France

February 22, 2012 | 2 comments

Batignolles Antique Market (Paris) - © Fabian Charaffi / Atout France

Flea markets, or marchés aux puces, are hugely popular in France, and you’ll find that most towns regularly hold their own. Whether you’re an antiquarian or somehow who just prefers the old to new (or simply enjoys getting lost in kitsch) flea markets offer a wonderful opportunity to explore items...

The Green Marais Poitevin, where life slows down

January 27, 2012 | No comments

Just outside Coulon in the Marais Poitevin, there’s a roadside sign reading: ‘Ralentissez et Admirez’ or ‘Slow down and Admire’. It’s sound advice. This curious region of France occupies not just its own space but seems to operate on its own timescale too. Perhaps it’s something to do with the...

The Perfect French Christmas Dinner

December 23, 2011 | No comments

The Perfect French Christmas Dinner Whilst the famous French bakery Paul is already selling the galette des rois, (epiphany cakes) Here is my menu for a truly traditional, and delicious, French Christmas experience. For starters a truffle and goose liver pâté from Fauchon, served with lightly toasted bread and a glass of...

Time to Explore All the Beautiful French Christmas Markets

October 20, 2011 | No comments

Floodlit snowmen at the Champs-Elysées Christmas market - © ATOUT FRANCE/Fabian Charaffi

Unless you have skilfully managed to escape the hullabaloo of pre-Christmas promotions, you will be aware that Noël is indeed upon us all. As I’m sure many of you will already know, France has wonderful Christmas markets, with their rich sights and smells luring travellers and locals alike. Most French...