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40 things to do in the Charente, during the COVID-19

January 12, 2021January 13, 2021 admin 38 Views 0 Comments Bored, Charente, Corona, Coronavirus, COVID, COVID-19, France, Lockdown, Pandemic, Stay-at-home, Things-to-do

You can make the most of the winter months with these lockdown-friendly things to do. As the coronavirus pandemic stretches

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The History of The Famous French Macarons

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 admin 47 Views Charente, famous, France, la-maison-ladurée, la-maison-pierre-hermé, Local, macarons

Macarons of today can be best thought of as little sweet sandwiches made of meringue, almond flour and buttercream filling.

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The History of Beef Bourguignon

December 21, 2020January 12, 2021 admin 40 Views beef-bourguignon, boeuf-bourguignon, Charente, France, French Cuisine, Local

Hearty and delectable, boeuf bourguignon is famous not only across France but all over the world. It is a dish

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How to stay slim, the French way

December 15, 2020December 21, 2020 admin 53 Views Charente, Food & Drinks, France, french-way, how-to-stay-slim, sante

10 secrets of slenderness, known only to French Ladies Tourists often wonder how French women manage to stay slim and

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Facts about French Food an Cooking

December 15, 2020January 13, 2021 admin 77 Views Charente, Food & Drinks, France, French Cuisine, Local

French Fries May Not Actually Have Been Invented in France In the United States, everybody says “French fries”. This is

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Regional Specialities of France

December 15, 2020January 4, 2021 admin 45 Views Charente, Food & Drinks, France, French Cuisine, Local

The French will usually cook and prepare dishes local to their region. This no way means they are parochial. The

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The History of Féves

December 3, 2020January 4, 2021 admin 47 Views Area of France, Charente, charm, Epiphany, Fabophile, Fava-Bean, Féve, Féves, France, Gallette des Rois, Gateau des Rois, History, King of the Feast, Local, porcelain, statuettes, three kings

Féve is French for Fava Bean. But the term is used to describe any small trinket baked into epiphany cakes.

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The History of the Croissant

November 25, 2020December 15, 2020 admin 86 Views August Zang, Boulangerie-Viennoise, Charente, croissant, France, French Cuisine, History, Kipferl, Marie Antoinette, Pate-Feuilletée

The croissant is the ultimate indulgence. Handmade, with pure butter and a feast for the eyes, the croissant is part

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The History of Father Christmas in France

November 15, 2020January 4, 2021 admin 395 Views Charente, coca-cola, father-christmast, France, History, Krampus, Local, nicholas, Père-Fouettard, pere-noel, santa-claus, sinterklaas

The history of the jolly gift bearing old man of Christmas dates back centuries, but Père Noël is a relatively

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A History of French Cuisine

November 15, 2020January 4, 2021 admin 225 Views Charente, Food & Drinks, France, French Cuisine, History, Local

French food and cooking are generally considered the backbone and underpinning of many cuisines across the Western world. The influence

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EXPLAINED: What are the rules of France's new 6pm nationwide curfew? January 16, 2021
A 6pm-6am nighttime curfew will be imposed across France from Saturday evening. Here's how it works including the eight reasons that allow you to be outside your home.
Reader question: Can I get a take away during curfew in France? January 16, 2021
With restaurants, bars, cafés, cinemas and theatres all shut the choices for a Saturday night are frankly quite limited in France at present. But can you still order yourself some nice takeout food under the new 6pm curfew?
IN PICTURES: Paris gets dusting of snow as winter weather hits France January 16, 2021
Snow turned Paris into a winter wonderland on Saturday as an icy spell left parts of the centre and north of the country on alert.
COMPARE: Nine charts to show how European countries are faring in battle against Covid-19 surge January 16, 2021
These charts show how the Covid-19 second wave continues to hit countries around Europe as governments try slightly different approaches to deal with the pandemic. Here's a round up of the latest Covid- 19 rates and restrictions around Europe.
Snow forecast to hit Paris region over weekend January 15, 2021
The French state weather forecaster has issued a warning for snow and ice for the Paris region and the northern Hauts-de-France this weekend.
Eurostar in 'critical condition' after collapse in travel between UK and France January 15, 2021
Eurostar, the train operator that runs services through the Channel Tunnel, is in 'a very critical' state after a collapse in travel between Britain and the European continent, a top French rail executive warned on Friday.
Reader question: Can foreigners in France get the Covid-19 vaccine? January 15, 2021
As France rolls out its Covid-19 vaccination campaign, here's what non-French people need to know about getting the injection.
French government extends 6pm curfew to whole country as Covid cases rise January 15, 2021
French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on Thursday that a 6pm to 6am nighttime curfew will be extended throughout mainland France and warned that if epidemic detioriated then a new lockdown would be imposed.
French word of the day: Cuistot January 15, 2021
If you are a food lover, or if you know someone who is, this French expression may come in handy.