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Friday, October 4, 2024

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Towers of La Rochelle

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The Vieux Port of La Rochelle is protected by its three famous towers: Tours Saint-Nicolas, de la Chaîne and de

Palais des Ducs D’Aquitaine

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One of the most notable new projects in lively Poitiers is the transformation of this site of exceptional architectural heritage,

Parthenay

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Inexplicably overlooked by most tourists to the region, the fortified town of Parthenay has an immaculately preserved medieval centre. The

Le Phare Des Baleines

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The famous ‘Lighthouse of the Whales’ at the westernmost point of Île de Ré has been looked after by young

Saint-Martin-de-Ré

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Saint-Martin-de-Ré had been an important point in France’s marine defence strategy since the 15th century, and was developed by Vauban

Sanxay

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The Gallo-Roman archaeological site at Sanxay, between Poitiers and Niort, is one of the best preserved in France. Vetus Pictavis

Le Pigeonnier

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So, what are these intriguing architectural structures standing like sentinels, sometimes in fields of ripening corn or surrounded by sunflowers,

Saintes

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Saintes has a rich heritage reflected by its ancient monuments. Landmarks from the 1st-century AD include the Arch of Germanicus

Oradour-sur-Glane

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An example of man’s inhumanity to man. On the 10th of June 1944 the 2nd Waffen SS panzer division came

EXPLAINED: Why the EU and China could be heading for a major trade war October 4, 2024
EU countries gave a definitive green light on Friday to hefty additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, despite warnings that it will spark a damaging trade war with Beijing.
Go-ahead for next phase of €14 billion high-speed Paris-Toulouse rail link October 4, 2024
A new phase of work can begin on a high-speed rail line connecting Toulouse and Bordeaux that will cut rail travel times between the French capital and the south-west Occitanie region to just over three hours.
As EU targets Chinese cars, French and German rivals sputter October 4, 2024
As the EU seeks to put a brake on competition from Chinese electric cars, European automakers are stuck in second gear.
5 ways to save money on train tickets in France October 4, 2024
From price comparison sites to the special 'annual holiday ticket', here are five ways you can cut the cost of rail travel in France.
Change to driving licence exchange rules for Brits in France October 4, 2024
After bilateral negotiations a change has been announced to the procedure whereby Brits living in France can swap their UK driving licence for a French one.
French Word of the Day: Hameçonnage October 4, 2024
This French word might come up if you have received a suspicious text message.
Families in France warned of major EES travel change for children October 4, 2024
Non-EU nationals who are living in France and who have children are being warned of new requirements once the EU's EES system of enhanced passport checks comes into force.
Travellers stranded as wildcat strike blocks ports and airports in Corsica October 4, 2024
Four airports and six ports remain blocked on Corsica in a dispute with the French government over future ownership of the Mediterranean island’s key transport hubs.
La Belle Vie: The magic of the south-west and signs you are 'integrated' into France October 4, 2024
From must-visit towns in the south-west to important foreigners who have shaped France and how to tell if you are finally 'integrated', this week's La Belle Vie newsletter offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like a French person.
France's 'Golden Owl' treasure hunt ends after 31 years October 3, 2024
A mass treasure hunt launched in France in 1993 appeared to have been solved on Thursday, with the guardian of the elusive "Golden Owl" prize saying someone had finally found it.
Serge Gainsbourg Paris home in receivership one year after opening October 3, 2024
The company behind a museum devoted to Serge Gainsbourg, one of France's most loved -- and notorious -- musicians has gone into receivership barely a year after it opened, according to court rulings.
Macron hosts Francophone leaders in bid to boost French clout October 3, 2024
President Emmanuel Macron this week hosts dozens of leaders of French-speaking countries for a summit he hopes will help boost French influence in a world beset by crises, in particular Africa.
Why you might need a 'secure' prescription for painkillers in France October 3, 2024
From December medication containing codeine or tramadol can only be prescribed in France for limited periods via the 'secure prescription' service - here's how this works and which drugs are covered by it.
Can my French employer demand to see my carte de séjour? October 3, 2024
Why did my French employer suddenly ask to see my carte de séjour, and is it anything to do with current anti-immigrant rhetoric in France?
10 foreigners who shaped France October 3, 2024
From singers to scientists, politicians to resistance fighters, some of the most quintessentially 'French' figures were not born French - here's a look at some of the foreign immigrants who helped France become the country it is today.
French Phrase of the Day: Comme par hasard October 3, 2024
This French phrase might provoke a laugh, if used correctly.
5 things Brits in France need to know about swapping driving licences May 3, 2024
Now that the dust has settled from the somewhat chaotic post-Brexit period, the system for swapping a UK driving licence for a French one seems to be running fairly smoothly. There are, however, some things that UK licence holders need to know.
Reader question: Do non-EU children living in France need a DCEM document for travel abroad? November 15, 2022
Adult non-EU citizens living in France know - or, at least, should know - that they should carry their titre de séjour as proof of residence whenever they travel abroad. But what about children?
5 things to know about aligot - France's cheesy winter dish October 20, 2022
It's delicious, it involves French cheese and you can also get involved in competitions to stretch it - what's not to love about the winter delicacy aligot?
What you need to know before you go mushroom foraging in France August 19, 2022
There are few things nicer than tucking into a huge mushroom omelette with fungi that you have foraged for yourself in nearby woodland.