6 Tips for Buying a Château
Living a charmed life in a French château is the ultimate dream − and it’s not out of buyers’ reach. France has châteaux of all sizes on the market, many dating back to the early 19th century. Here are the…
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Official Map of the Placement of Fixed Speed Cameras Online
The official map of fixed radars (Conventional fixed speed cameras, two-way speed cameras, medium speed cameras etc…) and dummy control routes (where radars are moved regularly) has just been posted on the Road Safety website. This map shows the…
Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
The medieval town of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val on the Aveyron River boasts a beguiling mix of amazing scenery and fascinating history plus a fantastic local market – it’s a jewel of the Tarn-et-Garonne… 1. Stunning panoramas The first and most obviously…
Pear crêpe white wine, chocolate & almonds
A variant of the classic French dessert Poire Belle-Hélène, adapted here for a Breton crêpe. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes per crêpe FOR EACH CRÊPE 80g (3oz / 1⁄3 cup) crêpe batter 2 tbsp chocolate sauce…
Lifestyle Case Study – Stepping into the Light
Bénédicte and Phil Apple left gloomy Britain behind to convert an old mill house in Provence into an idyllic haven. They tell Greg Cook why it’s the best decision they’ve ever made Bénédicte Apple is standing by the kitchen door…
