New Driving Regulations in France from 1st July

From 1st July 2012 it will be compulsory for drivers of all motor vehicles including motorcyclists travelling in France to carry a breathalyser.  The breathalyser has to be a certified by the French authorities, showing an ‘NF’ number.

The AA is recommending: "The official text states that one unused certified breathalyser must be produced. We recommend that two single-use breathalysers are carried, so if one is used or damaged you will still have a replacement to produce".

The following regulations are already in effect:

• Warning triangle - excludes motorcycles
• Snow chains - must be fitted to vehicles using snow-covered roads in compliance with the relevant road sign. Maximum speed limit 31 mph (50km/h)
• Reflective jackets (EN471) - one reflective jacket which must be kept within the passenger compartment of the vehicle and must be put on before exiting the vehicle in an emergency/breakdown situation.

NB: The AA says that the breathalyser rule will not be enforced until the 1st November 2012, where persons failing to produce a breathalyser will receive a fine on the spot of €11.

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Summer Hols in France? Hiking or Biking Tips

As the school holidays loom up and thoughts turn to vacations here are some ideas from Livetravelmountains.com

Looking at mountain hiking and biking in France? If you head to the French alpine resort Val d’Isère, the resort has expanded its hiking and biking trails for summer 2012.

A popular nature destination for walkers, mountaineers and cyclists, this resort of peaks, valleys, rivers and lakes is home to the Vanoise National Park, Iseran Mountain Pass and Ouillette Lake.

See this stunning mountain destination on this live HD 360° webcam from Val d’Isère.

This summer, the bike parks in Val d’Isère and Tignes are merging into one zone which offer the use of 5 lifts. Riders will have access to 21 downhill trails, 8 endurance runs, 2 cross-country circuits and 1 family ride and recreational zones.

A cultural walking route, 7 Chapel Circuit, has been designed as a gentle walk for families with young children through hamlets around Val d’Isère. In all, for walks, family ramblings to expert treks, there are 30 long and short hiking trails.

Full article and Photos: Hiking + Biking In France

Val d'Isere Property

Val d'Isere Video Guide:

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Normandy Chateau For Sale

Fancy some grand living in a French Chateau? Here is your chance in popular Normandy. The chateau retains much of its original character with plaster panels and wood paneling. Situated on 19,000 m2 of extensive grounds.

The chateau is in the process of being re-wired, re-plumbed and insulated but has retained much of its original character. oil fired central heating, has recently been installed.

One of the gatehouses is habitable with turret. Further house located in the grounds.

Town: ISIGNY LE BUAT
Department: Manche
Region: Lower Normandy
Price: € 728,000

More details and Photos: Normandy Chateau

Enjoy a tour around Normandy - get flavour of the region!

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1st for Property Ltd have a range of French Property sites - the main site is 1st-for-French-Property.co.uk. 1st for French Property have a new mobile site app

The Android version of the App is available on Google Play - just search for 1st for French Property.

We also have a range of Niche France Property sites - they are described below.

If you are interested in the south of France, then take a peek at 1st for Provence property (with a new look!) and chic area of the Cote d’Azur. One of the most popular areas in the Pyrenees is the Gascony area: 1st for Gascony features properties from this area with outstanding landscapes. Further north, a great favourite with the Brits is the wild coast of Brittany with some lovely sand beaches: 1stforBrittanyProperty.com.

Perhaps you are looking for something special – like a chateau.  On ChateauxProperty.com we have nearly 200 chateaux for sale – about 90 are less than 1 million euros! These can be great investments – convert to flats, add a golf course, hotel – let your imagination ponder the potential!

Some British families move to France but need an income. Gites are a popular purchase for those looking for an income. The gite units are hired out on a weekly basis. Typically the French (and international tourists) are booking up July and August. Outside of this period you need a USP to attract tourists. Check out Gites-in-France.co.uk where we have over 300 gites for sale.

French Leasebacks offer a great investment opportunity with the additional bonus of a few weeks holiday in your unit. There are 100s of leasebacks available covering the whole of France! New site coming in March!

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Cheap, Cheap in the South of France

Just 169,000 euros in the South of France with 3 bedrooms and over 2000 sq m2. You need to view quickly.

Town: Anduze
Department: Gard
Region: Languedoc - Roussillon
Price: € 169,000

Character Village house built about 1850 totally detached and fully restored situated in a charming village.

Located just 5 mins to a lively village with many shops and restaurants , 40 mins to the airports of Nimes and Montpellier and beaches.

Details and More photos: Village House South of France
More Properties: From this agent
Gard Tourism

Video: Anduze Tourism

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Places to Visit: La Rochelle Aquarium

La Rochelle is a city in western France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.

La Rochelle also maintains strong links with the sea by harbouring the largest marina for pleasure boats in Europe at Les Minimes, and a rather rich boat-building industry.

Video: La Rochelle Aquarium

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Fabulous Property nr St Malo - French Property of the Week

Beautiful stone longère, very private... with swimming pool and lake on over 2 hectares of land with fruit trees etc... Possibility to create gite complex with huge outbuildings to convert ! Very quiet and close to the river Rance !

Town: Pleudihen Sur Rance
Department: Cotes-d'Armor
Region: Brittany
Price: € 630,000

More details and many more photos: Beautiful Longere

More about the River Rance:
The Rance is a river of northwestern France. It flows into the English Channel between Dinard and Saint-Malo. Before reaching the Channel, its waters are barred by a 750 metre long dam forming the Rance tidal power plant.

Pleudihen-sur-Rance is most famous for the production of apples and Breton champagne (cider).

References:
Dinan Tourism
Cotes d'Armor tourism

Explore Dinan and River Rance: Video

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Touring Brittany France (Video)

Beatriz Gomez relates on TouristEye her special tour to Brittany (Bretagne). Brittany still remains a top destination for the Brits with its ties with Cornwall and Wales.

Brittany is a historical region located in northwestern France. Known as the trident of granite, it has maintained its Celtic identity and union with nature over the centuries. The sea and the smell of salt accompany the traveler on his route through this region dedicated to fishing and with a spectacular cuisine: scallops, better known as the coquille Saint-Jacques or the crackers Gallettes.

It has always been a land of legends, with mysterious places, disappeared villages by the sea and meadows full of intimate menhirs. Today’s El Viajero of El Pais.com relate us a tour of southern Brittany in which we will find mysterious prehistoric formations, medieval towns and landscapes that inspired the great artist Gauguin.

1. Le Faouët
2. Carnac
3. Vannes
4. Quimper
5. Pont l’Abbé

To Read more about each of these towns: A very special tour of Brittany

Other Resources:
Brittany Tourism
Brittany Weather
Brittany Rentals

Take a video tour of Brittany:

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Plateau de Gergovie nr Clermont Ferrand Video((tag;video,Auvergne))

The Gergovie plateau is a plateau of the Massif Central located 10km to the south of Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne, France and is named after the nearby village of Gergovie

External Links
Tourist office of Gergovie Val d'Allier
Summary of the plateau's history
Auvergne Property

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Free Living in South of France? Yes, It's Possible!

You know how expensive a holiday is in the south of France especially during the peak season of July and August. How about enjoying several months or even a year living RENT FREE! Read on to find out how this is possible. Here is the extract from the InternationalLiving.com report:

A night in a mid-range hotel can cost $300, and if you want to stay awhile, then renting a 645-square-foot apartment will set you back around $3,000 to $4,000 a month.

But there’s another way that I’ve discovered. It’s easy, it’s free, and you can do this anywhere.

That’s when we discovered house-sitting. In return for looking after someone’s home while they are away, you get free accommodation. They may ask you to mind a pet, water the plants, or clean the pool, and you have a new temporary home in a part of the world you want to visit.

We’d look after the home in exchange for free rent and no bills while the friendly owner traveled through India, free from worry about the goings-on back home.

Admittedly, it was a bit of an experiment for us. Could we do this? Pick up our things and work in a completely new setting? The answer was “yes!” And there were lots of perks to boot.

Nude beaches and yachts as far as the eye can see is summertime Saint-Tropez. The off-season is something else entirely. And we were experiencing it first-hand…for free. We found a sleepy beach town surrounded by lush green hills and streets lined with pretty townhouses.

There are gorgeous promenades (walks) to be had, both in the town and outside. Saint-Tropez was first made famous by a number of artists, like Signac and Matisse, for whom the town played muse…

For the full report: Travel for Free in the South of France

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Chinon, France: Converted School House - French Property of the Week

Do you dream of an idyllic property in the countryside but near to facilities and attractions? Ideal holiday home in attractive setting.

Attached barn (50m²) serves as a garage and storage area but could be converted for further living space.

Small manageable garden with trees and flowers offering sun and shade.

Move in and enjoy!

Property Summary:
Town: Chinon
Department: Indre-et-Loire
Region: Centre
Price:     € 207,600
More details and Photos: Chinon Property

What is the Chinon area like? Chinon Video

Useful links:
Chinon Tourism
Pays de la Loire / Western Loire
More Chinon Property

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Around France Today - Catastrophic Damage

Here is a quick snapshot of headlines from around France, and some places to visit if you are lucky enough to be vacationing in France! From Paris to Provence and the Sparkling Wines of Limoux.

Catastrophic Hail Damage in Provence :: Society Grapevine
societygrapevine.com - A thousand hectares of vineyard in Provence was literally shredded by hail stones, sometimes the size of golf balls. Among our suppliers was Domaine de Fontlade near Brignoles in the Coteaux Varois...

Future of France's Oldest Sparkling Wine in Jeopardy
thedailymeal.com - With a history dating back almost 500 years, the sparkling wines of Limoux, France claim to be the oldest of their kind mentioned in official records,. Now the Limoux bubbly of southern France is f...

Poking Around Les Puces de Paris » GranTourismo
grantourismotravels.com - We all love to have a poke around a good flea market once in a while, don't we? Paris certainly satisfies any inclinations to rummage with its profusion of puces ('the fleas') dotted about the city...

Things we love about #France. The black waters of...
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Limoux Sparkling Wine Loses Its Sparkle!

I like Limoux tucked away in the foothills of the Pyrenees - inside the walls are narrow roads and lanes opening up onto squares with shops and restaurants. The river Aude meanders past and adds to its attractions. But did you know Limoux boasts of a Limoux Sparkling Wine? No, I didn't either and perhaps its lack of publicity has led to its downfall?

With a history dating back almost 500 years, the sparkling wines of Limoux, France claim to be the oldest of their kind mentioned in official records,. Now the Limoux bubbly of southern France is fighting for its future as competitors from Spain offer more affordable options for quality sparkling wine that threaten the success of Limoux’s best.

In an attempt to stand its ground, the region is now offering more affordable options to compete with the cava, or champagne-like wine of northeastern Spain. Cava uses the three main grapes of the region, parellada, macabeo and xarello when developing its wine.

The sparkling wine of Limoux, also called crémant, offers a similar taste to champagne since both use the chardonnay grape but with a more affordable price tag. The new, even more inexpensive crémant options offered to combat growing competition are the Blanquette de Limoux Methode Ancestrale, a sweeter option most comparable to a chardonnay, and Blanquette de Limoux Brut, a drier variety.

Read more: Future of France’s Oldest Sparkling Wine in Jeopardy

More Useful Links
Limoux Official Site
Video About Limoux

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British expats face a shock £8,000 fine

One of the consequences of France's austerity measures (yes austerity still remains under Hollande) is the implementation of a new inheritance tax on Expats.

Thousands of Britons living in France face a shock €10,000 (£8,000) fine in a draconian tax clampdown across the Channel, Money Mail can reveal.The French Government is using a stealth ploy to squeeze extra cash from foreigners to help pay off its whopping €1.7 trillion national debt.

In a matter of days, all of the 200,000 British expats must for the first time inform the Paris tax office of any inheritance trusts they are named in or they have set up for relatives in the UK.

Read more: French farce as British expats face a shock £8,000 fine if they do not declare their inheritance trusts to the Paris tax office

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British expats face a shock £8,000 fine

One of the consequences of France's austerity measures (yes austerity still remains under Hollande) is the implementation of a new inheritance tax on Expats.

Thousands of Britons living in France face a shock €10,000 (£8,000) fine in a draconian tax clampdown across the Channel, Money Mail can reveal.The French Government is using a stealth ploy to squeeze extra cash from foreigners to help pay off its whopping €1.7 trillion national debt.

In a matter of days, all of the 200,000 British expats must for the first time inform the Paris tax office of any inheritance trusts they are named in or they have set up for relatives in the UK.

Read more: French farce as British expats face a shock £8,000 fine if they do not declare their inheritance trusts to the Paris tax office

Beautiful countryside property with large garden and heated pool - French Property of the Week

This wonderful bungalow was built for the owners in 2001 and extended in 2009, it stands proud in the countryside, offers 195m2 habitable space, 4 bedrooms, double garage, 7400m2 garden. heated swimming pool and small lake.

This property is ideal for all year round living, and would be perfect as a superb luxury holiday home. This really needs to be seen to be appreciated. Nearest large town 6kms Montguyon

Town: Montguyon
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou - Charentes
Price: € 380,000

More Photos and Details: Montguyon Property

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Visiting Bazoges en Pareds

Vendee is a popular area of the Western Loire to visit with plenty on sun in the summer and glorious sandy beaches - great for family holidays. On a Taste-of-France a family reports on a delightful stay at Bazoges en Pareds. The Medieval donjon of Bazoges-en-Pareds in the south Vendee seems like it belongs in Spain or Italy.

Places to see in Bazoges en Pareds

The French village of Bazoges en Pareds is just 15 miles from Fontenay in the Vendee region. We rented a farmhouse 1 mile outside the village it took us longer to find the house than drive the 350 miles from Calais or so it seemed.

The village proved to be a good choice for a base to tour the Vendee area there was lots to see and do within 1 hours drive.

Bazoges is like most french villages every body works away in the week so it is very quiet. The old tower keep built in 1300s and is still in good condition. We were surprised to find at the back of the tower an information shop fully open with english speaking staff. Who gave us the key to the front door of the keep to and have a look around. The keep was about 6 floors all with furniture and knight`s armour swords bows. The view from the top of the tower is well worth the effort of climbing all those stairs.

Full article: Places to see in Bazoges en Pareds

Resources:
Video about Bazoges en Pareds

More References:
Vendee Tourism
Vendee Weather
Holidays in the Vendee
Property in the Vendee

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Want to Know More About France? Video

Interesting introduction to France using a variety of presentation media - lots of facts and embedded videos. Understand how important tourism is to France. Features in particular Paris and Nice. What are the future prospects for France?

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Life Exists outside of Paris! (and Video)

Life does exist outside of Paris, and you should not judge France by Paris and especially the Parsians! France is diverse: culture, landscapes, weather, and gastronomy is so different across France. Matt Long has an interesting commentary on life and places beyond Paris. Here is an extract where he is talking about the French countryside ....

The French countryside was as I imagined, but also different. Driving through Cognac was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had. Even though it was raining, the rolling hills completely covered with vineyards and houses and chateaux in the distance all looked exactly what France should look like. It was postcard perfect. The towns and villages though surprised me a bit. I honestly thought before embarking on the escape that it would just be a parade of churches and old houses, but it was so much more. Each town has its own very unique personality and residents own a fierce sense of pride about their communities. And each community is different and known for something unique. In La Rochelle their location on the water and cultivation of salt and seafaring ways was well evidenced. In Cognac of course, the strong liquor rules dominion. But even in Angouleme, while ancient with an impressive history, their greatest sources of pride revolved around their artistic ventures. Cinema and cartoons fuel that city’s psyche.

Most importantly, what surprised me the most was just how very much I liked it. I mean, it’s France so I pretty much assumed it would be a nice trip, but I didn’t just enjoy my time, I relished in it. For an American, traveling through French villages and the countryside is alien and new. The United States has more than 70 cities with 500,000 people or more; France has fewer than 15. In the United States you can drive from Maine to LA and never leave the boring, bland soulless interstate. The same is definitely not possible in France. In France you are forced to see new things and learn about areas heretofore completely unknown. Driving by an 11^th century castle is normal and laughing with a new friend over a glass of wine at a café is how evenings are spent. Rather than exist in a bubble of work-home-repeat, traveling through France was a true cultural immersion and it must be the same for everyone who visits, whether they like it or not.

In particular, the regions I visited: Pictou-Charentes, Midi-Pyernees and Provence, are well worth the time to explore for a week, two weeks or even longer. I know many people back home who have spent time in Paris, Normandy, Loire, and they’re all great. But never once have I heard about people spending time in La Rochelle or Albi and that needs to change. These areas are just as beautiful, just as rich in history and culture as any other and they need to be a stop on everyone’s European itineraries.

For complete article and lovely photos: Thoughts and Musings about Exploring France – Not Paris

Video: Explore France's Most Beautiful Villages:

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Retiring to France?

Where would you retire to in the World if money was no object? France is high on the list for many and affordable property is available in France especially in rural areas.

The South of France an Affordable Retirement Destination

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"Living in France – Baby Boomers Retiring Overseas. Inspired by The Villages in Orlando, FL, Danny Silver, International Director of The Villages Group, has ...internationalhealthblog.traveling4health.com/.../retire-to-the-s..."

Living in France

"These homes are eco-friendly and guaranteed for 100 years.  They are phenomenally built, beautifully designed and just slightly larger than European-size homes," said Silver, "and the price will be the same for every villa."

Listen this Sunday, June 3, as I feature Danny Silver on the Know Before You Go Radio Show airing on the Overseas Radio Network 4-5pm Eastern Time.

http://internationalhealthblog.traveling4health.com/retirement-overseas/retire-to-the-south-of-france-now-baby-boomers-can-afford-it/

Living in France Video

http://www.youtube.com/embed/BgmZo2ImzPw

Reference: Check out over 11,000 Houses in France for Sale

Delights of Honfleur, France and Video

One of my favourite locations in Northern France is Honfleur. It is well worth a detour and spending at least a day here.

The Road Dog Blog has been there too! Honfleur is built around a beautiful 17th century harbor that's still an active fishing port and marina.

A FEW THINGS TO DO IN HONFLEUR

- Relax at a cafe on the harbor, people watch and take in the scenery
- Check out the art galleries along cobblestone streets
- Walk along the sea wall in manicured parks full of flowers and statues
- Visit the Eugène Boudin Museum
- View St. Catherine's bell tower, made of wood, actually seperate from the church
- Visit the Marine Museum
- Browse the stores and shops

Read more and enjoy some photos: Visiting Honfleur, France

Video: Stroll around Honfleur

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Seaside Towns of tthe ote d'Azur

The Cote d'Azur or French Riviera remains one of the top destinations for Brits. They love the Mediterranean beaches, and the area around the Luberon made famous by Peter Mayle. With great travel links by air, autoroute, TGV it is easy to holiday in this region. MyMelange has a great post today with some lovely photos.  It features the following destinations:

1. Cannes
2. Nice
3. st Tropez
4. Antibes
5. Menton
6. Hyères
7. Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat
8. Cassis
9. Monaco
10. Bandol
11. Toulon
12. Villefranche-sur-Mer
13. Eze
14. Roquebrune Cap Martin

Here is an extract:
Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of the prettiest on the Riviera, with its long sandy beaches, terraced cafés and a lovely old town.  Tina Turner has a villa here and it’s been the setting of many films.  Visit the brocante every Sunday.

Surrounded by a 10th-century chateau-fort, Roquebrune Cap Martin also boasts two grottos, tiny pathways and vaulted passages.  The church of St. Marguerite is worth a look with its trompe l’oeil.  Its position offers up great views of the Med and Monaco.

Visit: Photo Essay : Seaside Towns on the French Riviera

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Meditate with Petanque (Boules) & Video((Petanque,Video))

This post made me chuckle - 5 Fun Facts about Petanque.

My tip - head for the south of France, join in game after a few pastis - it is great fun then!

Fact 1: A Buddhist monk has published a book, L'esprit de la pétanque, advocating the game as an aid to meditation. Maître Kaisen - who was born Alain Krystaszek to a family of Polish immigrants in northern France and now lives in the Dordogne - has practised the game for over 30 years and still plays once a week.

His slim, 95-page volume maintains that similar qualities are required for pétanque and for Buddhist prayer, such as an ability to focus entirely on the game and to ignore outside distractions.

"For me, pétanque is more than a game, more than sport and more than a contest," Maitre Kaisen says. "It is a fabulous opportunity to develop exceptional human qualities and to allow the player to communicate better with the world and, above all, with himself."

Fact 2: The big story of recent years is how pétanque - a game that dates back over three millennia - suddenly got swank and boules became cool. In May 2010, after the Chanel Cruise show in Saint Tropez, Karl Lagerfeld hosted a starry pétanque tournament for Vanessa Paradis and Diane Kruger and other beautiful people.

Chanel created boules sets engraved with its insignia for the occasion and Louis Vuitton has also produced a limited edition set of boules (made, unusually, of canvas) in a soft leather case for £1,500.

France's biggest boules manufacturer, Obut, launched a new line in avant-garde tattooed steel boules aimed at teenagers (somewhat counter-productively, they do not conform to competition standards)

To read the other 3 facts - you know you want to read these! : Pétanque: Five Fun Facts

Video: How to Play Petanque

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Bayeux Normandy France Video

One of the most popular and important relics from the past: Bayeux Tapestry. Learn more with this professional video.

Bayeux, a town 140 miles west of Paris in the Normandy region, is famous for the Bayeux Tapestry. This 230 foot long embroidery, housed in an excellent museum, tells the story of arguably the most memorable event of the Middle Ages — the pivotal Battle of Hastings in 1066 where the Norman leader William the Conqueror defeated Harold to claim the throne of England.

Historically - battle was NOT at Hastings but near Battle!

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Travelling in France – Personal Tips

Here is an American slant on the Travellling Tips topic within France.

1. The French are very bad drivers.
2. French roads are very different from North American ones.
3. Not all Google Maps itineraries are optimal.
4. Etap Hotels are probably the best quality/value hotel chain in France.
5. There’s no point in driving to/in Paris.
6. Picnics are the way to go…
7. … and if you must go to a restaurant, ask for the Menu du jour.
8. Total gas stations are the most expensive ones – always
9. If you plan on traveling by train extensively, get a discount card.

Here is an extract from the article:

The basic speed rules are quite easy to comprehend: 110-130 km/h on motorways, 90 km/h on national roads, and 50 km/h within cities (with frequent 30 km/h zones). That’s the simple part.

But when it comes to other topics on driving in France, that’s a whole other story. The infamous yield to the right, the roads that are barely wide enough to fit one car let alone two, cars that park nose to nose on one-way streets, the lack of railings in precarious zones… all this definitely takes a while to get used to, when coming from the new continent!

Pretty much every bistro or restaurant in France will have a daily menu for a set price, usually pretty cheap for the value. If often consists of a main dish, a small appetizer and a coffee for less than 10 euros. Your taste buds don’t get much of a choice, but if the suggested dish is to your liking, it’s a seriously good option to consider.

For full explanation of the Tips: Traveling in France – My Personal Tips

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Cote d'Azur Gastrocawl

SALON DE L'IMMOBILIER DE LA CÔTE D'AZUR
expopromoter.com - Organizers did their best to make this trade show pleasing and interesting for visitors, and appropriate for participants to be able to present their goods, ideas or services completely and effecti...

Beautiful Selection of Cote d'Azur Property
thecotedazur.net - demand remains high on the favoured Cote d'Azur coast. Inland prices are more competitive, and bargains still available.

Hotels in Nice on the French Riviera - Spring and Summer
planeurope.com - This property enjoys a privileged location on the Basse Corniche, dominating the Port De Nice. The hotel is only 5 minutes from the beaches and about 100 meters from the departure point for the Cor...

A Gastrocrawl Along the French Riviera - NYTimes.com
travel.nytimes.com - Last summer saw an acceleration of this trend, as a necklace of bistros opened, rebooting the reputation of the Mediterranean shoreline as one of the best places to eat in France. Having followed t...

Reduced Price Bargain In Lower Normandy - French Property of the Week

Just Reduced in Price - lovely location in Lower Normandy, France with INCOME potential!

2 fully renovated, beautifully presented houses on 4000m² of land with further scope for increase in living space.
Set in a lovely, peaceful location with far-reaching views over the marais, yet with only 2-3kms of shops, schools and swimming pool.

Town: St Jean de Daye
Department: Manche
Region: Lower Normandy
Price: € 212,000

More details and Photos: Lower Normandy Bargain

Enjoy some Lower Normandy Highlights: Video

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