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Les Bon Voisins share 10 top tips for starting a business in France. 1. Choose your location carefully. Don’t isolate yourself....
It’s been fascinating for me to see the changes over the last fifteen years of the demographics of people wanting...
Map of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is the official name of one of the new regions of France which was formed by...
Map of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is the official name of one of the new regions of France which was formed by...
'A common error made by a lot of foreign business owners who moved to my area was to think that France was basically the same as back home, except for the language and this just isn’t the case,'. See what people working in France are saying.
Once again France comes out on top as the number one most visited tourist destination in the world.
Most of you have probably tried kir royal, a champagne-based apéritif with a measure of blackcurrant cream liqueur (crème de cassis). But how many of you have tasted kir with white wine, red wine or even cider? Find out about how the Frenchenjoy Kir and how to make a kir with a difference...
Founded in 1859, Louis Jadot is one of the largest and most prestigious Burgundy Houses – its influence stretching from the...
The French are particular about their CVs so here's how to make sure yours looks good and reads well. Made it to the interview? Great! Read out tips to give yourself the best chance of success
From the dazzling boutiques on Avenue Georges V in Paris to the most humble of brocantes stuffed with dusty must-have...
Comté cheese is a pressed, cooked cheese from the Massif du Jura region in eastern France. Its nutty flavour makes it...
In the winter we all need dishes such as this to nourish body and soul. Florence Derrick charts the origins and history of this all-time French classic, a slow-cooked stew that's equally pleasurable at home or sampled at your favourite bistro
When thinking about France, many associate the country with its fantastic wine-producing beautiful vineyards. A very large number of grape...
Want to impress your friends? Why not try out the most famous of all French dishes, le Boeuf Bourguignon? Here's a tried and tested recipe.
The third Thursday of November can only mean on thing in France: Beaujolais Nouveau! Every year at this time the vin primeur is released to the market.
Graham Welch became a committed Francophile while studying and now runs the website A Year in Périgord.com. He reveals his most special moments spent across the Channel
Barbara Monks is a cooking teacher with a passion for France. Here she tells us about how her love affair with France began, and why she loves to visit
Bresse chickens are fêted in the world's great kitchens and restaurants. Justin Postlethwaite heads to Burgundy to explore the history and reputation of this prized poulet.
Would you buy a property in the UK without knowing the final price? When buying a property abroad in a different currency, there is the exchange rate to keep in mind...
A holiday home from home with the added satisfaction of helping a worthwhile charity. Every penny goes to Combat Stress, which cares for UK veterans who have been traumatised by experiences during their service career.
A very positive shortcut to integrating into life in France is to join an association. It provides an opportunity to meet people and practice the language.
Every year on the third Thursday of November at the stroke of midnight anywhere from 30 to 60 million bottles...
It’s perhaps the most prestigious winemaking region in the world. Tom Gilbey looks at the celebrated wines produced in Bordeaux.
With its diverse geology and Mediterranean grape varieties, Corsica produces an eclectic array of distinguished wines.
It’s perhaps the most prestigious winemaking region in the world. Tom Gilbey looks at the celebrated wines produced in Bordeaux.
With its diverse geology and Mediterranean grape varieties, Corsica produces an eclectic array of distinguished wines.
Wine expert Tom Gilbey continues his tour of French wine regions with a visit to the Rhône Valley, home to famous bottlings such as Châteauneuf and Crozes Hermitage.
Dominic Bliss heads to the Champagne region in search of fragrant black diamonds and finds that a truffle-hunting break is not to be sniffed at
When Katie and her husband moved from the US to France, they bought a vineyard in the Vendée before taking on a farmhouse in Lot et Garonne. Here she tells FrenchEntrée about their journey so far and the cookery website that is keeping her busy.
No place in France excites culinary legend Raymond Blanc quite like the eastern region where he was born. Here we reveal where to visit, stay and eat in Franche-Comté, Burgundy and Alsace
There’s no avoiding the fact that living in France doesn’t suit everybody. For those who are thinking about returning to Britain, Mervyn Simms, former Director of financial experts Blevins Franks, offers some guidance...
There’s nothing quite like settling down to a delicious local speciaility in a bustling city bistro for a true taste of France. Just take Lyon for example, or Bordeaux, Dijon...
Living a charmed life in a French château is the ultimate dream − and it’s not out of buyers’ reach....
We talked to Christine LaCroix, Project Manager of UCCIMAC, to find out how the organisation can assist expats looking to take-over a business in the Massif-Central.
Following the season of excess, we have been trying to give our systems a rest. Hunting around the store cupboard for a creative addition to cheer up a plate of salad, I came across a bottle of pure gold, a real taste of summer...
Coral Luke talks about why she decided to retire to Burgundy with her husband. Some regions, she said, felt "inundated with British people and what we didn’t want was to move to Britain with the sun".
Amber Kelly Turner talks to FrenchEntrée Burgundy about her new life on the Côte d'Or. She moved To France with her two young children.
Do you love wine and dream of having a wine cellar of your own instead of just buying a bottle when needed? This simple guide to starting a wine cellar will show you how to go about it.
Did you know that certain Grand Cru Beaujolais wines are actually grown, harvested and produced in Burgundy? The transition between the Maçonnais area and Beaujolais is difficult to decipher, ...
Wine is one of the joys of France. But unlike New World wine that is labelled according to grape, the French system is a complicated mix of regions, appellations and even chateaux. So how to tell what you are buying? Seasoned wine writer, David Best, explains all
The first thing to do when planning to be self-employed, is to seek professional advice. But to help you on your way David Hammond, a successful small businessman in Burgundy, who runs Burgundy Discovery which offers personal guided wine tasting tours, gives his advice on getting started.
A list of common and not-so-common French wine terms and their definitions.
Situated in the north of the Tarn departement, the Gaillac Appellation area covers 2.500 hectares spread over 73 communes, for an AOC production of over 165.000 hectolitres. The vineyard of Gaillac was one of the first growing centres in Gaul. Today, the appellation gathers around one hundred independent producers and 3 co-operative cellars.
Situated in the north of the Tarn departement, the Gaillac Appellation area covers 2.500 hectares spread over 73 communes, for an AOC production of over 165.000 hectolitres. The vineyard of Gaillac was one of the first growing centres in Gaul. Today, the appellation comprises of one hundred independent producers and 3 co-operative cellars.
Cahors features amongst the oldest vineyards in France, dating back to the Gallo Roman era. Much appreciated by the French from early days, the wines rapidly gained an excellent reputation...
In the Languedoc-Roussillon apéritifs are more than something to eat and drink before a meal, they are an entire social custom! Here is our quick beginner's guide to the apéritifs popular in the region including Pastis, Kir, Kir Royal, Muscat, Banyuls, Maury, Byrrh and Noilly Prat. "Apéritif"
When Val Patchett found herself in hospital she discovered that French meals are definitely not what they're cracked up to be - not for vegetarians anyway
Looking for a vegetarian place to stay? Or a place that will serve you a delicious vegetarian meal? Take a look at this list of accommodation and restaurants.
Lyn and Richard Kimber had quite a task to furnish a 19 room house in Burgundy and turn it into an upmarket B & B ... they managed it and have these tips...
The region of Rhône-Alpes is one of France’s largest. Like neighbouring Burgundy, it has an important oenological heritage - Côtes-du-Rhône and Beaujolais are names that trip off most tongues – and this goes hand in hand with its renowned restaurants