Haute Cuisine and McDonalds

France land of Haute Cuisine, style, and panache and McDonalds!

Now the Louvre - home to some of the world's art masterpieces - has a McDonalds. How time changes in France.

Did you know Paris has as many McDonald's restaurants as London, with only one third of the population. France generates revenues for McDonald's second only to America.

I wonder if Monal Lisa has her enigmatic smile?

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Frenchless in France

One of my favourite blogs about Life in France is Linda Mathieu's "Frenchless in France". Always full of great observations about the French and especially the Parisians. Lovely photos and plenty to keep you intererested.

Today we have a review of "Paris Quiz". Enjoy this blog

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Chemical Castration France? Watch out Roman

France is considering forcing some sex offenders to undergo chemical castration, Prime Minister Francois Fillon said on Friday, days after a brutal murder by a recently released prisoner.

Perhaps Roman Polanski will agree to be deported to the US afterall!

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Who would like views like this?

What would you pay for a view like this (Champagne-Ardenne, France) ? Say, less than 30,000 euros. How about if we throw in a house as well?

Terraced farmhouse along the road of the village. Stone building in good condition except the roof above the barn, in average condition. The roof above the dwelling part is ok. Everything is connected. Two rooms downstairs with original features ( exposed beams, stone fireplace.. ) plus Garage and barn.

We are not joking; More: French Farmhouse details

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Pyrenees trekking

Pyrenees trekking

Sep 30 2009

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PUT your best foot forward this autumn and enjoy a trekking holiday in the Pyrenean Foothills – taking in the magical, medieval Cathar Castles between Tuchan and Quillan.

This six-night holiday, available until the end of October, is for the independent walker.

The twin share price of £619 per person includes half-board accommodation, luggage transfers between overnights, plus detailed route notes and maps. UK travel is not included. 01580 214010, www.bellefrance.co.uk

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Visited here - the landscapes are spectacular. Highly recommended.

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Lindsay Lohan or Roman Polanski?

Lindsay Lohan lands in France; Roman Polanski in clink in Switzerland.

Seems like France would prefer Roman - strange world?

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Realtors Encourage Buying Before Prices Rise Posted By : Art Gib

The foreclosure of homes across the country has dropped the price and value of homes everywhere. In New Jersey realtors are encouraging their clients to buy homes now before the interest rates and home prices bounce back. Because many people face foreclosure banks are working with homeowners to negotiate short sales. http://bit.ly/15WHmV

The 2010 ski season starts here - Times Online

Well, thank goodness summer is over. Now we can stick the barbie back in the shed where it belongs and start looking forward to winter.

The ski season is just around the corner, and I, like everyone else who’s caught the downhill bug, can’t wait to get started. On Travel, we’re unleashing an avalanche of ski articles over the coming weeks to celebrate.

Sebastian Faulks looks back on a lifetime of skiing holidays and reflects on how much easier it all is these days. He also reminds us that you don’t need to stay in a mega-resort with 30,000 guest beds to ensure access to world-class pistes.

Last winter, he got the benefit of not one but four skiing areas while staying in a luxurious chalet in a tiny French hamlet, far from the madding crowd. Where?

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it is sunny and warm in the UK - ski season around the corner: bizarre

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Ski Season Approaches - Top Income Opportunity

La Salle Les Alpes near Briancon SERRE CHEVALIER SKI RESORT

Top Location - bargain price and INCOME.

Looks like a great opportunity for an investor who is prepared to negotiate.

Large 120M rustic ski apartment property in 1870's building 5 mins walk to lifts in the heart of Serre Chevalier.

More details, price and photos: Serre Chevalier bargain

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Fanning the Waves

Australia's Mick Fanning has won the Quiksilver Pro France in punchy 1- to 3 foot waves at Seignosse, Aquitaine, France. Seignosse is on the Atlantic coast of West France in the department of Landes.

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The Big Six Chateau ....

The Independent reports on the Big 6 Chateaux to rent!

Take your pick from a neo-classical pile, a 16th-century hunting lodge and a former military headquarters...

If however, you are loking to buy a French Chateaux, we have over to 125 investigate. Like ....

16th and 18th century chateau with outbuilding in a sample of our property in Burgundy

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Festival de Loire 2009: Opening celebrations!

Enjoy some of the celebrations from 23rd September in Orleans on the Loire in the Centre region of France.

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The Frog and the Princess((Princess Diana,France))

In the latest bodice ripper, Valery Giscard d’Estaing suggests there was a relationship between a French President and Princess Diana.

Many critics point out the real-life parallels between the novel and the ex-President’s actual links with Princess Di.

Perhaps in his dreams - the phrase to "Di for" ?? Think about it!

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Do you wanna touch me?

France: You don't send us the Calais immigrants. We don't send you Gary Glitter.

Simples!

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French Property of the Week: Character stone country cottage with beautiful garden

A well renovated, detached stone cottage in lovely position down a no through road. Far reaching country views.

The cottage has ground floor:country kitchen with fitted units, double sink, beamed ceiling, door to back garden. Hall, lobby, shower room, toilet, downstairs bedroom.

1st floor: Lounge with views, woodburning stove. Shower room, toilet. Velux windows. Bedroom, fitted wardrobe.

House has new insulation, new electrics, new plumbing, electric water heater and heaters. New septic tank.

Outside: A beautiful large cottage garden filled with plants, lawn,vegetable and fruit plot.Gravelled terrace.Parking to front. Garden shed. All set in a very peaceful location.

More details: Cousmes Vauce Property in Mayenne, France

Price just: €106,000

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Buying a Home With a Well: What You Need to Know Posted By : Karrie Rose

The amount of water that your system delivers is another important issue that you'll need to know about your well. While the well record should give you some important information in this regard, it is also a good idea to have a contractor come out to do a water recovery test to see how quickly the well can recover after having water pumped out of it. This can let you know what your maximum ideal pumping rate should be. http://bit.ly/tD00G

Calais Jungle Clearance - lets pass the buck

French police began clearing the immigrant camp of hundreds of mainly Afghan asylum seekers. Where next?

They want to come to the UK! Under EU law, the country the immigrants land in are supposed to deal with and house them. OK, some will have landed in other countries but why do these countries and France not process and integrate the Immigrants. Oh no, lets kick up a fuss and blame the Brits for more lax Social Benefits.

Stop blaming the Brits and deal with the problem France.

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The Bear Facts in the Pyrenees

Two endangered bears may have been killed in the Pyrenees Mountains, the French Secretary of State for Ecology said.

Bears are a protected and threatened species in the Pyrenees.

One activist said "Two bears were killed this spring in Haute-Ariege."

For those who love the great outdoors - get the bare facts on property in the Midi-Pyrenees.

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Discovering Bordeaux

Great article here about Bordeaux and the surrounding Dordogne - still remains a great favourite of the Brits.

Extract from Discovering Bordeaux:

"Bordeaux. The name says it all. This whisper of a word conjures up images of luxury, gorgeous chateaux, elegantly dressed aristocrats, and lavish, sophisticated living.

We won’t even get into all the centuries of romance novel-style drama that must have included arranged marriages for the sake of building a family dynasty and all that, yet for millions of people around the world the word Bordeaux is almost a synonym for the very best life has to offer."

Easy access to Bordeaux - airports at Bordeaux and Bergerac, and autoroutes from the channel posts. Property prices have dropped in the Dordogne Valley but have been picking up in the last few months . Great selection of Dordogne property here.

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