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90Buying old property in France
France offers some of the best value for money properties in Europe. Probably it is the only country where you can still afford to buy a renaissance castle in the countryside or a large barn with acres of...
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81French Villages: La Souterraine and Fromental
La Souterraine is located North of the Limousin area in France. It is a small town with over 5000 habitants. We arrived there one day almost by accident, as it was a sunny, wintry day and we were looking...
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79French Castles: Chabenet
A restored mediaeval castle in the heart of France, the chateau de Chabenet is the most beautiful castle I have seen in the area. As soon as you cross the entry gates you feel transported to a fairy tale...
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86Getting married in France
France is the country of romance par excellence. A Spanish friend of mine took his girlfriend for a weekend in Paris just to propose to her in front of the illuminated EiffelTower with a bottle of champagne...
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79Skydiving my new passion
Some people will tell you that parachuting is an extreme sport, a dangerous practice; the truth is, that after having done it myself all I can say it is that skydiving is the most fantastic experience one can...
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81Why move to France?
Ever since I was a little girl I have been fascinated with fairy tales. Castles and princesses. So the first time I visited France I must admit that I fell in love at first sight. Listening to French...
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80Schooling in France a Guide for parents of Young children
In France primary education is not seen only as a period of education, but it is believed to be the key to success for later education. It is supposed to build the basis for a life long education. For...
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85Why are French men so irresistible
We were sipping a glass of wine by the pool this afternoon among girlfriends talking about men -what else could we talk about? After all, we are in France- when it finally hit me why are French men so...
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96New Year Around the World
I have been lucky to spend New Year in several countries. What I have learnt is that it doesn’t matter where you are, people like to celebrate. Toasting, dancing and fireworks are a common denominator with most western cultures while traditions and customs are local. I cannot decide which country celebrates the best New Year; all I can say is that each country is different and at the end, the joy of welcoming a New Year has nothing to do with the place where you celebrate or how you celebrate
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92THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN FRANCE
France is a beautiful country. A country of contrast and diversity. Travelling through France is not just discovering cosmopolitan cities and mediaeval villages. Visiting France is also tasting its regional...
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