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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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The Richard the Lionheart Route

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The Richard the Lionheart Route consists of nearly 180 km and 19 sites open to the public. The circuit crosses the road RD 901

Cycling and Walking Routes

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The local area of Poitou-Charentes is perfect for cycling and walking. In the gite you will find maps of all

Vallée des Singes

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Discover the largest concentration of chimpanzees in Europe. Meet 34 primate species in a place where more than 450 animals roam within 18 hectares of

Futuroscope

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Absorb the fantastic, fun and fairy-tale Futuroscope atmosphere

Lakes of the High Charente

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Nature lovers will enjoy an excursion to the Lake District of the Haute-Charente (Upper Charente district), a popular destination among

'Macron's mean': French PM gets rough ride at holiday school April 22, 2024
France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Monday endured a sometimes abrupt reception at a boarding school taking on children during the Easter holidays as part of an experiment to stem youth violence.
Reader question: What do Europe's EES passport checks mean for dual nationals? April 22, 2024
The EU's Entry & Exit System (EES) of enhanced passport checks will usher in big changes for travellers - here we answer readers' questions on the position for dual nationals.
'Ageing well' - France's new law to support the elderly and carers April 22, 2024
France's parliament recently adopted legislation to better assist the elderly and carers - here's what is included.
9 things Brits need to know about moving to France since Brexit April 22, 2024
There's no doubt that Brexit has made moving to France more complicated for Brits - but it is still possible. Here are some of things you need to know before making the move.
French air traffic controllers call 'large-scale' strike action April 22, 2024
According to initial estimates, up to 70 percent of flights in and out of France could be cancelled as air traffic controllers call a strike to protest against proposed changes to their navigation system.
French Word of the Day: Crevard April 22, 2024
This French word is definitely not a compliment.
Mayor of southern French town wants to introduce curfew for children April 22, 2024
The mayor of a town in southern France says that he wants to introduce a curfew that would ban minors from being outside without an adult at night.
'Brits are still coming to France' despite post-Brexit fall in property sales April 22, 2024
New data on property sales revealed a post-Brexit fall in the number of Brits buying second homes in France - but estate agents say that UK buyers are still a big force, but now they're more likely to move to France than buy a holiday home here.
French basilica displays rediscovered Raphael painting April 22, 2024
Visitors queued up at a southern French basilica to see a rediscovered painting by Italian renaissance painter Raphael.
On the Agenda: What's happening in France this week April 22, 2024
From the 'best boulangerie' to the end of spring holidays for some pupils in France and a speech from president Emmanuel Macron, here's what is happening in France this week.
Vocab guide for the French property tax declaration April 21, 2024
With the deadline to have completed the property tax declaration approaching, here's a look at all the vocabulary you will need to fill out the form.
OPINION: Plan for Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine was too ambitious April 21, 2024
The idea of holding the Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine is a 'crazy idea' - maybe it would have been best to have left it at the ideas stage, writes John Lichfield.
Cycling, Olympic codes, and croissant truths: 6 essential articles for life in France April 21, 2024
Why you should get on your bike in May, the Olympic Games’ effect on getting around Paris, the EU’s proposed new youth mobility scheme, workplace romance, how to save money living and working in the French capital, and croissant myths - here are your essential articles for life in France.
Did Austria really invent France's iconic croissant? April 20, 2024
It's often said that Austria in fact invented the croissant - and some even claim that Marie Antoinette brought it to France - but the real story is a little more complicated than that.
When will Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral reopen to visitors? April 20, 2024
Monday marked the fifth anniversary of the Notre-Dame fire, and after years of reconstruction work, the landmark is getting ready to reopen to visitors later this year. Here is what you need to know if you want to visit.
French teen dies from heart failure after knife attack near school April 20, 2024
A 14-year-old girl has died of a heart attack in eastern France after her school locked down to protect itself from a knife attacker who lightly wounded two other girls, an official said on Friday.
French police detain intruder at Iranian consulate in Paris April 20, 2024
French authorities Friday detained a man suspected of entering the Iranian consulate in Paris and falsely claiming to be armed with an explosive vest, police and prosecutors said.
What you need to know about France's 2024 property tax declaration April 20, 2024
If you own property in France, you may need to complete a property tax declaration - here's who needs to do it, how to complete the forms and the 2024 deadlines.
Inside France: Cakes, trains and restoring EU freedom of movement for Brits April 20, 2024
From those EU proposals for 'freedom of movement' with the UK, via birthday cakes, trains and the awkward bits of French history, our weekly newsletter Inside France looks at what we have been talking about in France this week.
Reader question: Will I need to do a French 'integration' class to renew my carte de séjour? April 19, 2024
France's new immigration law contains extra provisions for 'integration' - including promising to adhere to French values and attending classes on French history and culture. Here's what they mean for foreigners in France.