Améliorez votre Anglais 8 Tongue twister (répetez rapidement au moins trois fois) She shall surely see the sun shine 1 Trouvez la bonne définition (Find the right definition) 1 heat wave 2 You can’t put…
Ex pats to lose state health entitlement [(In his election campaign speech, M. Sarkosy said: “If you feel you are old enough to retire at 53, go ahead, but don’t expect the state to pay…
Saturday 6th October October has arrived in a volley of flash storms and heavy rain – still warm and sunny much of the time, but a morning sun against a clear blue sky lulls you…
World Laser Masters Championship, Roses. Paul Francis reports Last week I found myself ’over the border’ in Roses, Catalunya, in the middle of The World Masters Laser Championship. At first it sounded rather…
Almost French by Sarah Turnbull Reviewed by Polly Cannie Click on cover to buy Almost French is an entertaining and heart-warming story of Australian journalist Sarah Turnbull who is most definitely a fish out…
Coming to ‘thermes’ with Amélie Want to feel so laid back that you are horizontal? Spas fall into two general categories, pampering and medical. The Medical Spa can provide a realistic alternative for those seeking…
Sunday September 2nd Wow! September has arrived in a flurry of sunshine, with a fanfare of summer still to come. It really is one of the most lovely months of the year in the PO…
Changing your French matrimonial regime These notes apply not only to those who are thinking of buying real property in France (“French immeubles”), but also to those who already own French immeubles either as a…
Gently into Retirement No 6 – Frantic with Flatpacks Bringing Mum and Dad out at the autumn half-term for their first visit since we’d bought our French home was quite emotional bearing in mind how…
Have you noticed that here In France, windows open INWARDS? Don’t move over here loaded up with pelmets and heavy curtains. It won’t work!