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Podcast Very French Things Part 3

Podcast Very French Things Part 3

Can you tell if someone is French by the way they dress and behave? Answers on a...

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Bon weekend from a tiny French village with a big heart

Bon weekend from a tiny French village with a big heart

Bonjour And a big welcome to new friends and a huge re-bonjour to those of you w...

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Winter in Provence – dreamy not sleepy!

Winter in Provence – dreamy not sleepy!

Gone are the summer crowds and the chirping cicadas, instead winter in Provence ...

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Buying and renovating a property in Paris

Buying and renovating a property in Paris

If you’re dreaming of buying and renovating a property in Paris, there’s lots to...

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Recipe for coffee yule log cake

Recipe for coffee yule log cake

The French holiday classic,  Bûche de Noël Café – coffee yule log cake – looks s...

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French immersion course in Paris

French immersion course in Paris

Do you long to learn French? Perhaps you need it for work, planning to move to F...

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Into the Alps – bespoke French alpine experiences

Into the Alps – bespoke French alpine experiences

The French Alps are perhaps the most stunning and evocative corner of Europe, wi...

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What to see and do in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

What to see and do in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

From Michelin stars to Baroque masterpieces, this Alpine town is a not just a sk...

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The Loire châteaux at Christmas

The Loire châteaux at Christmas

From the end of November to the start of January, seven of the most famous châte...

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French films that will make you want to go to France

French films that will make you want to go to France

From sun-drenched Provençal villages and the glamorous French Riviera to Normand...

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Cruise of the Christmas villages and markets of Alsace

Cruise of the Christmas villages and markets of Alsace

Is there anywhere more christmassy? asks Janine Marsh as she takes a spectacular...

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What to see and do in La Rochelle in Winter

What to see and do in La Rochelle in Winter

What to see and do in La Rochelle in Winter: The maritime city, capital of the C...

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The French Revolution podcast – why, what, where and the really weird stuff!

The French Revolution podcast – why, what, where and th...

Imagine you’re the king of France. You live in one of the most magnificent palac...

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What’s on in France Winter 2026-2027

What’s on in France Winter 2026-2027

The winter season in France is brimming with festive sparkle. From the end of No...

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Things to do in and around Bergerac 

Things to do in and around Bergerac 

 An unspoilt river, delicious wines and a melancholy man with a big nose. Discov...

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What’s on in France in Spring 2027

What’s on in France in Spring 2027

Welcome to spring in France! As gardens and parks burst into bloom, fêtes and fe...