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Driving in France: what you need to know
Driving in France: what you need to know This article covers driving in France: paperwork, insurance, and how to obtain it. Buying a car. In case of accident. Items you are required to have in the car. If you are British, you may want to follow this link for regulations coming into place now that […]
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New albums : Melody Gardot & Thomas Dutronc
Melody Gardot’s new album came out 23 October : “Sunset in the Blue” includes the song called “Little Something”, a duet with Sting! A lovely pop/electro duet… a different style for Melody! Madame Figaro says this album is “sans doute le plus beau des albums de cette année”.For those who don’t know her yet, Melody […]
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The Statue of Liberty in France
The Statue of Liberty, whose full name is Liberty Enlightening the World, was one of the greatest gifts ever given. The original was given by the people of France to the United States in 1886 and was installed in New York’s harbor but did you know there are lots of Lady Libertys in France today? […]
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Valentine’s Day – When Cupid’s bow is fired…
Valentine’s Day – When Cupid’s bow is fired… As far back as the early fourth century B.C., the Romans had celebrated an annual rite of passage for young men in honor of the god Lupercus. The names of willing young women were placed in a box and drawn at random by the young men. From […]
