French school holidays 2017/2018 – Update!
There are three terms in the school year, starting in September. Dates of French school holidays vary according to the “zone” you live in.
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A taste of France: Corsican delicacies
These local specialities provide a real insight into the place they are produced. Ingredients like chestnuts and citrus fruits crop up time and time again… as do names like fiadone and frappes
Asbestos in Your French House
Asbestos is considered to be a lethal product in France and the use and manufacture of asbestos-based materials has been forbidden since 1997…
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…
The ABCs of AOC: France’s most prized produce
Plenty of wines and cheeses have the prestigious AOC label of excellence. But, as Norman Miller discovers, there are many more prized products to savour
I’ve Visited 100 Places in France… And Counting!
Jane Dunning has reached a major milestone in her French travels. I’ve reached 100! Not the great age of 100, just one hundred places in France where I have stayed for a night or more. I first visited France in 1978,…
New Map of France Revealed with the Arrival of the “Super-regions”
France is currently organised into 27 administrative regions, 22 of which are located in the Hexagone in metropolitan France and Corsica, and five located overseas. There has been much noise and contradicting versions surrounding the proposed consolidation of the regions…
They’re off! Do you know what the yellow shirt means?
The 100th Tour de France has started and the first yellow shirt goes to German competitor Marcel Kittel. But what does that mean?
What’s on in Corsica
Join the locals in celebrating regional delicacies at foodie fairs, supporting the athletes competing in the island’s sporting events and getting involved with its annual music and religious festivals.
Property for sale in Corsica
FrenchEntrée is pleased to announce that it now offers property for sale in Corsica. Houses and apartments on the island, located between France and Italy, offer some spectacular sea views.
Cultured connections
Feed your mind and indulge your senses with our quick-fire selection of French cultural escapes.
Vins de Pays
Grahame Martin, Wine Writer, explains…
“Put simply, Vins de Pays wines are a step up from Vin de Table, and a step down from Vin Délimité de Qualite Supérieure, which, in turn is just…”
Living the Good Life in the Lot
Having first written an article for FrenchEntrée-LotandQuercy two years ago, Tessa Collier gives us an update on what’s has been happening recently – changes in the rental market, sheep farming and her talent for sculpture…
Up for a Challenge?
The infamous GR20, across central Corsica: this incredible experience will take you through breathtaking and diverse scenery, to beauty spots which can only be reached on foot. It is reputed to be the hardest but most spectacular hike in Europe. Read on to find out what to expect and get some tips from Sarah Quee, who helps run Tour Adventure’s GR20 trips.
