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La Rochelle

January 23, 2020January 31, 2020 admin 157 Views Beaches, Charente-Maritime, Festival, France, La-Rochelle, Towns-Villages

Sheltered in a bay of the Atlantic Ocean, La Rochelle is a formidable seafaring port that dates back to the

Charente Towns & Villages

Angoulême

January 16, 2020February 21, 2020 admin 227 Views Angouleme, Charente, Circuits-des-Remparts, Festival, France, La-Bande-Dessinee, Towns-Villages

The capital city of the Charente Department, Angoulême, is a hill town situated on the river Charente. Everything you need

Charente Towns & Villages

Confolens

January 14, 2020February 24, 2020 admin 635 Views Charente, Confolens, Festival, France, Towns-Villages, Velo-Rail

Confolens stands right on the river Vienne and has a 13th century granite bridge. There are two churches worth a

Charente Towns & Villages

Cognac

December 24, 2019January 31, 2020 admin 157 Views Charente, Cognac, Festival, France, Towns-Villages, Ville-d'Art-d'Histoire

Listed as a Ville d’Art et d’Histoire, Cognac has a sense of elegance to match its location on the slowly

The Paris transport works that could disrupt your summer June 23, 2021
Every year, major engineering works take place on the capital's public transport network in July and August, when Parisians flee the city for their summer holidays. Here’s the lines affected this year.
COMPARE: What are the entry rules around Europe for American travellers? June 23, 2021
While the EU has added the US to its so-called Covid "white list" for travel the rules for American travellers entering EU countries are decided on at a national level. That means there are differences depending on where you are going.
How can tourists and visitors in France get a Covid test? June 23, 2021
If you're visiting France you may need to present a negative Covid test at the border, but chances are you will also need one to return to your home country, so here's how non-residents can get a Covid test while they are in France.
French transport strikes set to cause disruption in July June 23, 2021
The start of the summer holiday getaways in France are facing disruption with strikes announced for railways and airports - here's who is striking and when.
Everything you need to know about travel between France and the USA or Canada June 23, 2021
France has moved the USA and Canada onto its green list, opening up travel to all for the first time in more than a year. There are still rules and requirements in place, however - here's what you need to know.
Will France be added to the UK's green list for travel? June 23, 2021
With daily case numbers in the UK now almost five times higher than those in France, is the country likely to make it onto the UK's green list - meaning an end to quarantines and expensive testing kits for travellers?
Paris celeb cat-burglary suspects go on trial over €4.2 million thefts June 23, 2021
A gang of cat burglars accused of scaling buildings to steal millions in jewellery, fashion items and other valuables from the rich and famous, including Paris Saint-Germain football star Thiago Silva, goes on trial in the French capital on Wednesday.
South African opera star accuses Paris airport staff of 'outrageous racial discrimination' June 23, 2021
South African opera star Pretty Yende on Tuesday accused French customs agents of treating her with "outrageous racial discrimination" at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport, a claim strongly contested by police and airport sources.
Polling dates announced for France's hotly-contested 2022 presidential election June 22, 2021
The dates that voters in France head to the polls to pick their new president have been announced by French TV.
Five minutes to understand: France's 2022 presidential election June 22, 2021
It's still just under a year away, but France's next presidential election is already the source of fevered speculation, so here's a quick guide to how it will work and what happens next.
Word of the day: Paname June 22, 2021
This word refers to a place, but probably not the one you’re thinking of.
Quarter of vaccine centres in Paris region to close over summer holidays June 22, 2021
A quarter of Covid-19 vaccination sites in the Paris region will close during July and August, the regional health authority told AFP on Tuesday, anticipating a fall in demand as Parisians head off on holiday.
IN PICTURES: Paris' iconic Art Nouveau department store reopens after 16-year revamp June 22, 2021
Parisians will once again be able to stroll the gilded aisles of the Samaritaine department store starting Wednesday, after 16 years of painstaking work to restore the Art Deco and Art Nouveau landmark to its former glory.
Severe floods hit parts of northern France with more storms forecast June 22, 2021
More storms were forecast to sweep across France on Tuesday a day after floods hit parts of the north of the country.
Reader question: Can I be resident in France and the UK? June 22, 2021
We're now just days away from the final deadline for Brits who were resident in France before 2021 to apply for residency, but there is still much confusion about how the system works.
IN PICTURES: France marks annual street music party (including a rave at the Elysée) June 22, 2021
French President Emmanuel Macron invited music fans to a socially distanced techno party at the presidential palace on Monday, reviving a pre-Covid event to mark the country's annual street music festival.
France creates website to upload Covid self-test results June 21, 2021
People in France who use a Covid-19 self-testing kit will be invited to upload their results to a new website launched by the health ministry on Monday.
Word of the day: Footix June 21, 2021
When discussing football with friends or colleagues, you’ll want to avoid being accused of this ultimate sin.
Mini concerts in bars and no curfew: France's 2021 Fête de la Musique June 21, 2021
France's annual Fête de la Musique takes place on Monday but given the health situation in the country - albeit an improving one, this year's festival will once again be slightly different. Here is what you need to know.
Nightclubs in France set to open for first time in over a year June 21, 2021
French nightclubs can reopen after more than a year of closure, the government announced on Monday, with standing concerts also allowed again.