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Le Phare Des Baleines

January 30, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 51 Views Charente-Maritime, France, History, Ile-de-Re, le-phare-des-baleines, Sights & Landmarks

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

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Saint-Martin-de-Ré

January 30, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 38 Views Charente-Maritime, France, History, Ile-de-Re, saint-martin-de-re, Sights & Landmarks

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

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Island hopping to Fort Boyard

January 30, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 30 Views Charente-Maritime, fort-boyard, France, Ile d'Oléron, Ile-de-Re

Island hopping The larger islands of Charente-Maritime – Île d’Oléron and Île de Ré – offer lots of recreational activities

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Île de Ré

January 23, 2020January 31, 2020 admin 115 Views Beaches, Charente-Maritime, France, Ile-de-Re, Nature-Parks, Towns-Villages

Appreciated for its natural scenery and balmy climate, the Ile de Ré offers tourists a truly relaxing getaway. This idyllic

Cows and bugs: How to 'swear' politely in French October 26, 2020
French has a rich selection of gros mots for when it all gets a little too much - but here are some politer alternatives for when you need to let off steam in front of your kids, your mother-in-law or some passing nuns.
ANALYSIS: Can France no longer avoid a second nationwide lockdown? October 26, 2020
With Covid-19 case numbers having exploded in recent days and hospital chiefs sounding the alarm bells as intensive care beds are occupied is it now inevitable that the French government will be forced to impose a second nationwide lockdown?
OPINION: Why the French government risks making matters worse with its response to teacher beheading October 26, 2020
Will the response to the the latest horrific terror attack on French soil make the country more secure or risk creating more terrorists, asks French sociologist Agnès de Féo.
OPINION: Who's to blame for Macron's war of words with the Muslim world? October 26, 2020
With the Islamic world in a war of words with the French president and countries including Turkey calling for a boycott of French products, commentator John Lichfield looks at the mistakes that have been made on both sides and what Emmanuel Macron could do to ease tensions abroad, but most importantly at home.
French expression of the day: Surveiller comme le lait sur le feu October 26, 2020
Whether it's a drunk friend, a lively child or a rapidly spreading virus - this expression is spot on for things that get out of control quickly.
MAP: These are the areas of France under curfew October 26, 2020
Some 46 million inhabitants in France must be home by 9pm, following a strict nighttime curfew that entered into effect in 38 new départements this weekend.
What you need to know about France's new 15-minute Covid tests October 26, 2020
The new quick-result antigen tests have now been officially authorised for use in the wider community in France, here is how and where you can access them.
France sets new record of 52,000 Covid-19 cases in one day October 25, 2020
France set a new daily record for coronavirus infections with 52,010 recorded in 24 hours, official data showed Sunday, topping 50,000 for the first time.
QUIZ: How well do you know traditional French winter foods? October 25, 2020
As the nights draw in some of France's best hearty winter dishes come to the fore, as well as seasonal cakes and special food festivals.
Man charged in France for 'liking' Twitter post about decapitated teacher October 25, 2020
A young man who "liked" a gruesome Twitter picture showing French teacher Samuel Paty after he was murdered has been charged with glorifying terrorism, French authorities said Sunday.
Macron's comments on Mohammed cartoons spark backlash in Islamic world October 25, 2020
The backlash against President Emmanuel Macron's comments on Islam intensified Sunday, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan again urging him to have "mental checks" and protests in Muslim-majority nations.
ANALYSIS: Why does France’s interior minister think supermarket ethnic food isles are a threat to the nation? October 25, 2020
In an unusual move, France's Interior Minister went on TV on Tuesday evening to decry the 'ethnic foods' of supermarkets. Ingri Bergo examines the roots of this declaration.
Why do people think the French say 'hon hon hon' when they laugh? October 23, 2020
Roll out the most grotesque caricature of a Frenchmen - stripey jumper, onions and beret in place - and before long he will utter a 'hon hon hon', but where did we get the idea that French people laugh like that?
New €115 million package to bail out France's curfew-hit culture sector October 23, 2020
France has announced a package of measures to support the country's struggling culture sector as curfew deals a further blow.
France's Covid-19 second wave 'could be worse than the first' warns hospitals chief October 23, 2020
France's second wave of coronavirus could be worse than the first, the boss of Paris public hospital group AP-HP said on Friday as the country registered a record number of daily cases.
What if I want to move back to the UK with my French partner after Brexit? October 23, 2020
The defeat of an amendment on family reunification in the UK parliament has focused the minds of many Brits in France on whether they will ever be able to move back to the UK. Here's what you need to know.
French word of the day: Pousser mémé dans les orties October 23, 2020
No grannies were harmed in the making of this expression.
When to get the best Christmas shopping bargains in France October 23, 2020
It's not yet December, but you might want to start thinking about doing your Christmas shopping soon, according to a new price comparison study.
France extends curfew to cover half the country as Covid-19 situation worsens October 23, 2020
France has extended its nighttime curfew to 54 départements - roughly half of the country - as the Prime Minister says the health situation 'continues to deteriorate'.
France relaunches its Covid-19 tracing app with a plea to people to download it October 23, 2020
France has relaunched an improved Covid tracing app with a plea for people to download it after the first version saw a spectacularly poor take-up.