The life and times of Josephine Bonaparte – a woman who helped to shape the history of France. She is remembered for her personal style and influence. She was an icon of fashion, made handbags popular, was a patron of the arts, and the first Empress of France. She was married to one of the […]
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Guide to French healthcare and the Carte Vitale: Why you need a carte vitale which gives you access to France’s universal healthcare system, and how to obtain one. When you are legally resident in France, you will qualify for state healthcare and can apply for a carte vitale. This universal healthcare card proves your eligibility. […]
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The renowned wine and spirits warehouses Calais Vins and Olivier Vins in Calais, among the biggest and best wine stores in France have a free day trip offer from Dover to Calais. Fill your boot with some excellent wines – and spend the day discovering the fascinating town of Calais just 26 miles from the […]
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I’ve travelled to every region of France and learned that there are a few things that many visitors miss out on that really make your holiday special and add an authentic element to your discoveries. These are recommendations that you won’t find in guide books (at least not yet, I have a cunning plan!), though […]
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In France, there are times when it’s not what you say, it’s the way that you say it. I’ll be honest, I’ve not found it easy to learn French. I had schoolgirl French when I came here and after years of practice, I can understand French well enough to interview people, read a newspaper, watch […]
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Gordes is a soul touchpoint says author Elizabeth Birkelund… I wonder if Louis XI knew what he had gained in 1486 when Provence, a semi-independent state ruled by the Counts of Provence, was legally incorporated into France. He must have known that the Rhone River was a highway of commerce and communication, that the area […]
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