Christmas Markets in France
Traditionally, housewives in France would spend the weeks leading up to Christmas preparing a festive feast and Christmas markets developed to supply them with the ingredients and products they needed.
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The Legal Implications of Getting Married in France
You’ve found the love of your life and want to get married in France? There are a few legal matters you should be aware of before tying the knot in one of the most romantic countries in the world!…
Divorce in France: Financial and Tax Implications
French law expert Sarah Bright Thomas takes a close look at the divorce law in France and also examines how it can affect property and other financial issues for both parties.
New map of France reduces regions to 13
France has adopted a new map reducing the number of regions from 22 down to 13. The move is aimed to simplify bureaucracy and save costs and is not without controversy.
Interview with legendary French chef Paul Bocuse
Some call him the ‘Pope’ of French cuisine, others call him its grandfather, or even its emperor. We interview the living legend Paul Bocuse, whose list of accolades is as long as the menu of gourmet delicacies at his principal…
Village Beauties: A Tour of Vézelay, Burgundy
Stéphane Bern, the author of The Best Loved Villages of France, dedicated to France’s best loved villages, reveals his passion for village life and gives us a tour of Vézelay in Burgundy.
Soul food from Burgundy: coq au vin
A classic French dish made with chicken braised in red wine. With its deep colour and rich flavour this coq au vin recipe is the perfect slow-food to make any dinner guest feel special.
Property Update: Top Tips on Buying a Vineyard
For those relocating to France and looking for a business opportunity vineyards can be a very appealing option, after all they are a wine lover’s paradise. The reality of running a vineyard is that it is both rewarding and hard work. Here are our top ten tips about purchasing a vineyard…
A year in Périgord: why I love the Dordogne
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
Plan Your Move to Provincial France
Join the thousands of Brits living out their relaxing dream deep in the French countryside, but protect your money …
Christmas Decorations with a Touch of French Tradition
Twinkling lights, shiny stars and festive candles. Time to dust down the Christmas decorations and prepare the house for the holidays…
There’s Something about Eguisheim
A poll conducted by a French TV channel France 2 asked viewers around the country to vote for their favourite village in all of France, and a little town in Alsace took the trophy. What is it about Eguisheim?
Events Listing for Alsace-Lorraine
Join the locals in celebrating the heritage of this region and its regional delicacies at events across Alsace and Lorraine. From January’s Fête de la Montagne to December’s Fête Saint Nicolas, you’ll be spoiled for choice!
Learn French in Kaysersberg, Alsace
French Moments runs an intensive French course in Alsace. Compared to more southerly regions, such as Provence or Périgord, it receives fewer visitors from English speaking countries. But Alsace has lots to offer…
Meet Topic Hosts Pierre and Rachel
Pierre and Rachel Guernier (originally from France and England respectively) run a French language school in Sydney where around 90 students have French lessons each term. Their company, French Moments, was set up in 2006 and is all about embracing French language and culture.
Raymond Blanc’s Eastern Promise
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
Running an online shop from Alsace
Hayley Flurer from South Africa moved to Strasbourg in November 2009 and discovered a novel way of earning a living (and meeting new people) even before she had mastered the language. The best bit is that anyone can join in, anywhere in France.
What is Bastille Day?
The national holiday on 14 July in France is commonly referred to as “Le Quatorze Juillet”, though in English it is usually called Bastille Day. Find out why it is celebrated and how…
How will your children cope?
Perhaps the biggest concern for any family moving to the Limousin is how easily their children will settle here and the quality of the education they will receive. We met up with one family who came to live in the Limousin and have very much made it their home.
Christmas Traditions in France
Christmas in France is a family holiday, an occasion for merrymaking and gathering around the table, marked by traditions that have become popular in many countries across the world…
Burgundy wines, the secret is out!
Alain Geoffroy is a traditional Burgundy born and bred vitner, coming from a long line of wine growers but there’s a definite difference to some of his excellent Chablis wines.
Employing People in France
In my experience the French Police and Courts are cracking down on people who illegally employ workers (who, more often than not, are foreigners). This might be done through blissful ignorance – but the Courts do not always accept ignorance as a defence plea.
Starting a Wine Cellar
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.
French Wine Guide
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
French Planning Law Q&A
Lawyers Jérôme Frances-Lagarrigue and Julia Jones examine how French planning law works and consider what you need to know before you get started – and what to do if planning permission is refused …
La France : un état laïque
The separation of church and state has an impact on school and public administration. France is a secular state, but what are the implications of “laïcité” in everyday life?
Père Noël
Père Noël is the French equivalent of the British Father Christmas and the American Santa Claus. In general, France has not adopted the modern garb of Santa Claus in jacket and trousers, but keeps to the older version with a long red…
Property Guide – North East France
If you don’t want a long journey to your French bolthole, it makes sense to buy closer to home. Thanks to the Channel Tunnel and improved fast roads, British buyers can drive to north east France in two or three hours door-to-door.
