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Feeding Birds in your French Garden during Winter

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The French countryside, towns and villages may seem full of enough food sources to satisfy most garden birds. There is

Life continues here in the Charente during the winter

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But is there much to do without the hot sun of summer? Yes, in fact there are loads of things

Seasons in the Poitou-Charentes

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The seasons in the Poitou-Charentes are formed under the influence of the Atlantic. There are 4 climatic in France: Atlantic,

Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Winter Fondue-Savoyarde

French Fabulous Foods for Winter

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Wintertime in the Charente can be gloomy because of the cold but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, it

Winter at Puy-Leonard High Quality Gite

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When the weather gets damp and cold, the crowds fade away, at least to a certain degree, some towns get positively

More evacuated as forest fire reignites in southern France August 14, 2022
A forest fire in France's southern Aveyron region has reignited, sparking the evacuation of 1,000 more people and burning a total of 1,260 hectares, local authorities said Sunday.
2022 sees record wildfire destruction in Europe: EU August 14, 2022
Europe's blistering summer may not be over yet, but 2022 is already breaking records, with nearly 660,000 hectares ravaged since January, according to the EU's satellite monitoring service.
French police track forest fire-starters by air and land August 14, 2022
On the ground, two officers from a special mobile brigade of France's paramilitary gendarmerie speed along a forest track.
Second-home owners: Can you hand back a French carte de séjour? August 14, 2022
In the confusion around the post-Brexit arrangements for Brits in France, some British second-home owners have ended up with carte de séjour residency cards, which may now cause them problems with French authorities including the tax man. So what can you do if you are in this situation or know someone who is?
IN PICTURES: French drought intensifies as River Loire dries up August 14, 2022
As France continues to suffer its worst drought on record, many of its mighty rivers - including the Loire and the Dordogne - have in some areas dwindled to a trickle while in other regions lakes and reservoirs have vanished.
Property bargains, energy prices, and myth-busting: 6 essential articles for life in France August 14, 2022
Where you could bag a property bargain in France, how energy prices aren’t soaring in France, and why the leaves are falling earlier than usual - plus a couple of myths well and truly busted - here are six essential articles for life in France.
Thunderstorms expected around contained French wildfire August 13, 2022
French firefighters were keeping a wary eye on a huge blaze that appeared to be contained in the country's southwest, with thunderstorms and strong wind gusts expected in the area overnight.
Volunteer firefighters key in France's fight against wildfires August 13, 2022
Volunteer firefighters make up more than three-quarters of all the nearly 252,000 firefighters in the country, according to official figures.
TEST: Could you pass the French citizenship exam? August 13, 2022
Obtaining French citizenship is a long and complicated process that requires - of course - a lot of paperwork. But one of the requirements is to have a thorough knowledge of French history, geography, politics and culture - we've put together a test on the type of things you will be required to know.
How Americans can move to France (and stay here) August 13, 2022
Whether you're nurturing a long-held dream or just planning to flee the country, here is everything you need to know about moving to France as an American.
Hosepipe bans, well water and pools - your questions answered on France's drought restrictions August 13, 2022
France is suffering an unprecedented drought and the whole country is now under some level of water restrictions - we answer your questions on what this means for daily life in France.
Inside France: Dried-up rivers, primped-up Paris and why we love the French tax office August 13, 2022
From extraordinary pictures of France's rivers to voting rights for foreigners and a TV show that we will all love to hate, our weekly newsletter Inside France looks at what we have been talking about in France this week.
Reader Question: Why did my French electricity bill increase by more than 4%? August 12, 2022
The French government has capped electricity prices rises at four percent - but as with many French rules, there are certain exceptions.
Firefighters contain French blazes but caution reigns August 12, 2022
A huge fire that has devastated swathes of southwestern France appeared contained on Friday as French and foreign firefighters worked flat out, but blistering temperatures made victory uncertain, local authorities said.
Why Monday August 15th is a public holiday in France August 12, 2022
It might feel like most of France is already on holiday, but Monday is an extra holiday - here's why.
French Expression of the Day: Mettre le holà August 12, 2022
This might look like a mix of Spanish and French, but it is definitely not Franish.
'Water is for drinking' - Vigilante sabotages jacuzzis in French tourist resort August 12, 2022
A mystery night-time environmental vandal is sabotaging outdoor jacuzzis at holiday lets and second homes in France, amid rising tensions between tourists and locals at the height of a water shortage.
Fears for 2022 French wine vintages because of 'stressed grapes' August 12, 2022
Forced to start picking grapes much earlier than normal because of torrid temperatures, winemakers across France are worrying that grape quality will suffer from the climate-induced stress.
French AOP cheese the latest victim of France's drought August 12, 2022
Your cheeseboard board might have to go without a classic French cheese for some time, after production was halted due to the impacts of drought.
French history myths: There is buried treasure in Rennes-le-Château August 12, 2022
Legend has it that a penniless priest once stumbled upon gold hidden in the French countryside - a story that still inspires treasure-hunters.