Lille is just a short hop away on Eurostar. But what is Lille like?Lille is a city in northern France (French Flanders). It's situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium. It is the capital of the Nord-Pas de Calais region and the prefecture of the Nord department.Photographic slideshow which includes aerial views from the top of the belfry of the townhall and several pictures taken during a sightseeing walk across the city of Lille, with the main touristic highlights: Townhall, Porte de Paris, Place du General De Gaulle or Grand Place, Vieille Bourse, Chamber of Commerce, Opera Theatre, Euralille, Saint-Maurice Church, Cathedral, Museum of the Hospice Comtesse, Museum of Fine Arts and Prefecture. Finally night photos.
Friday, 30 December 2011
Thursday, 29 December 2011
French Property of the Week: Priced to Sell in the Dordogne
Priced to Sell: Just Reduced 70,000 euros. Urgent Sale Required Town: Champagne et FontaineDepartment: Dordogne
Region: Aquitaine
Price: € 415,000Beautiful restored large (425m2 habitable surface) 6 bedroom house on 8500 m2 of land with heated swimming pool and large barn near fishing lakes. This unique property is situated on top of a hill side close to a small town. More Details and Photos: Dordogne Property
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Make a note: French Public Holidays 2012
France does love its public holidays - and you will find that many businesses close down for the day - so be aware!
New Year's Day
Sunday 1 Janaury
Easter Sunday
Monday 9 April
May Day
Tuesday 1 May
Victory in Europe Day
Tuesday 8 May
Ascension
Thursday 17 May
Pentecost
Monday 28 May
Bastille Day
Saturday 14 July
Assumption
Wednesday 15 August
All Saints' Day
Thursday 1 November
Armistice Day
Sunday 11 November
Christmas Day
Tuesday 25 December
Friday, 23 December 2011
Xmas Greetings
We wish all our readers a Very Merry Xmas and a happy & prosperous 2012.We shall be taking a short break but back after the holiday!
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Vallée de l'Ouche (Burgundy) Video Guide
This video is about the Vallée de l'Ouche in Burgundy; this is area that I am not familiar with! Vallée de l'Ouche is in the department on Cote-d'Or located between Beaune and Dijon. It is looks like a lovely summer retreat! More from the Tourism site for the area: Vallée de l'Ouche Official Site
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
France Top of the Search Lists
Property Wire report: France has overtaken Spain as the most searched for location for British buyers looking to invest in a property overseas. In the last month there have been more searched for property in France than ever before, according the latest monthly report from Rightmove Overseas.It also shows that overall 56.4% of locations saw an increase in searches, 43.4% of locations saw a decrease in searches and 0.04% saw no changes. Italy, Germany, Poland, Bulgaria and Switzerland are all rise in popularity as winter approaches and South Africa has entered the top 20 for the first time.Read more: France tops the overseas property search league table as Spain declines Most Popular Regions in France
1st for French Property report from their search engine results (June to November 2011) that the most popular regions are:
1. Provence - 12,415 searches
2. Brittany - 12,098
3. Lower Normandy - 8,772
4. Languedoc Roussillon - 8,269
5. Limousin - 7,831
6. Aquitaine - 7,725Explore the France Regions - Video
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Blame it on the Brits at Chamonix
The Brits seem to be getting blamed for everything this month! Hey, we can take it on the chin. Perhaps Europe needs to have a rethink? Sarko and Muckel (sorry) have re-elections next year so they need to do some grand standing but this Euro fiasco is going to end in disaster, mark my words. ![Chamonix]()
Anyhow let see how France Today is blaming the Brits in Chamonix!Blame it on the Brits. Chamonix was a sleepy Savoyard village nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc until 1741 when William Windham and Richard Pococke arrived in search of adventure. The two young British aristocrats clambered up the local glacier, explored the nearby mountains and subsequently penned such a romantic picture of the region in their journals that they fired the imagination of their fellow countrymen. For the next century and more—Anglo-French wars permitting—Chamonix became an essential stop for English travelers making the Grand Tour of Europe. Alpine tourism had arrived and Chamonix became its capital.Fast forward to the 21st century and, despite the rise of other winter resorts, Chamonix remains the grande dame of the Alps. Windham and Pococke's glacier—the Mer de Glace—is still there, winding its majestic way down the Mont Blanc massif, and so too is the magnificent setting that once inspired poets like Shelley and Byron—the latter declaring Mont Blanc to be the "monarch of mountains". Novelist Charles Dickens had great expectations when he visited in 1847 and he was not disappointed. "Mont Blanc and the Valley of Chamonix, and the Sea of Ice, and all the wonders of the most wonderful place are above and beyond one's wildest expectation," he enthused. "I cannot imagine anything in nature more stupendous or sublime."Read much more: Chamonix: The Grande Dame of the Alps
Monday, 19 December 2011
Lose Weight Fast With One Of The Most Effective Weight Loss Programs
Isabel De Los Rios quick weight loss diet plan's rare to discover. Nevertheless there is no this as losing weight overnight, you can find diet programs that may actually enable you to lose some weight fast in just a week or approximately 3 weeks depending on a couple of factors with regards to you. Most people who are looking for a magic formula to lessen weight fast go about doing need a diet that works and is also healthy in the first place. A quick weight loss diet program isn't basically based on starvati
An American in Aix-en-Provence over Christmas
Christmas is nearly with us and this year 4 million Brits are heading out of the country with some going to France. Our neighbours are off to Languedoc-Roussillon!The blog at Food Lover's Odyssey describes how an American is enjoying Christmas in foreign climes in lovely Aix en Provence. Being an American living abroad certainly has its ups & downs, but undoubtedly one of the high points of residing in the beautiful land of France is the chance to experience the Christmas season... à la française. What France may lack in splashy decorations (believe me, I really do miss my sparkly, pot-bellied Santa from home), it more than makes up for in simple sophistication. Holiday traditions in Provence, as in other French regions, are quite a subdued affair - full of elegant pine trees (les petits sapins), lots of twinkling white lights (think woodsy meets Coco Chanel), and thankfully, a Christmas market in almost every city. Which brings us to perhaps one of the most quintessentially Provençal cities of all: Aix-en-Provence. It's difficult not to fall under the spell of this charming university town which somehow manages to do "high-brow" and "stone-washed village" all at the same time. Having visited this southern gem on many an occasion, I can safely say Aix really shines during the holiday season - and nowhere is this more apparent than at the annual Christmas market. This past weekend, I braved the somewhat less-charming holiday crowds to shop the "snowy" chalets lining the main boulevard of Aix: Cours Mirabeau. To read more about her experiences: Christmas in France: Aix-en-Provence Christmas Market Video: Xmas in Aix en Provence
Sunday, 18 December 2011
You Need To Lessen Your Stress If You Want To Lose Weight
Slimming TeaLosing weight is something that many people struggle with more than once in their lives. It can be a frustrating experience, but the truth is that weight loss doesn't have to be as difficult as it seems. If you are armed with the right information, you can make it happen. Here are some effective ways to work on your weight loss.If you are looking to lose weight, seek the advice of a dietitian. A dietitian can tailor an eating plan to
Friday, 16 December 2011
Lightening Video Tour of France's Top Cities
Glossy video tour of France's top cities and towns right across France. Gives you an idea of what to visit when you are in the locality - from Versailles, MontPellier, Marseille, Nimes, Reims, Toulouse to Nantes and many more!
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Top Towns in South of France: Aix en Provence
Photo by DaveOnFlickr Top Town lists are very popular but very subjective! Personal preference can be easily swayed.New York Habitat Blog are running a series of posts on Top Towns in South of France; so far they have covered: - Top Towns to visit in the South of France: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence #5
- Top Towns to visit in the South of France: Nice, French Riviera: #4
No 3 on their list is one of my personal favourites; in this extract they give you a flavour of Aix-en-Provence .....
Aix en Provence
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Paris Top 10 Monuments
Not sure what to include on your Paris itinerary - yes, there is so much to see. But if you are on a short visit then here are some suggestions from girlsguidetoparis.comTop 10 Monuments in Paris 1. Eiffel Tower
We love it especially when it twinkles at night.2. Notre Dame
You have to be impressed by a nearly 850-year-old church with these intricate carvings. Light a candle inside—you will feel inspired. 3. The Pyramid and the Louvre
Is there anything more beautiful than the contrast between the sparkling Pyramid, by I. M. Pei, and the 12th-century stones of the Louvre? You don’t even have to enter the museum to appreciate this monument. 4. Sainte Chapelle
The stained-glass windows will make your jaw drop!5. Luxembourg Gardens
Not only for the beautiful gardens, ponds and sculptures, but for the Musée du Luxembourg and the rotating photo shows that are often displayed outside on the fence that surrounds the park. 6. Palais Royal
This is a must-see. Louis XIV spent his childhood at the Palais, Colette had an apartment here—this place just oozes Parisian beauty. Le Grand Véfour, the restaurant where Napoleon and Josephine dined, is still going strong under the arches of the palace. We simply love the gardens and the serenity of the Palais Royal. 7. Napoleon’s Tomb and Les Invalides
A wonderful war museum and an over-the-top, terribly grand resting place for le roi de France. The beauty of the gold-domed roof on the church and the tranquil gardens of Les Invalides always strikes us. 8. Place de la Concorde
A busy intersection with a spectacular 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk at its center. This place is home to a lot of history, including the decapitation of Marie Antoinette. Plus, you’ll find one of the most impressive hotels in the world here, the Hôtel de Crillon. 9. The Panthéon
Originally a church, now a monument to French intellectuals. It’s a beautiful and quiet oasis.10. Arc de Triomphe
We especially like going to the top.To read more and also see the Top 10 Churches in Paris: 10 Monuments and Churches Do you agree with the list? Do you have some alternative suggestions? Please add them in the comments below.Video showing some Paris Monuments
We love it especially when it twinkles at night.2. Notre Dame
You have to be impressed by a nearly 850-year-old church with these intricate carvings. Light a candle inside—you will feel inspired. 3. The Pyramid and the Louvre
Is there anything more beautiful than the contrast between the sparkling Pyramid, by I. M. Pei, and the 12th-century stones of the Louvre? You don’t even have to enter the museum to appreciate this monument. 4. Sainte Chapelle
The stained-glass windows will make your jaw drop!5. Luxembourg Gardens
Not only for the beautiful gardens, ponds and sculptures, but for the Musée du Luxembourg and the rotating photo shows that are often displayed outside on the fence that surrounds the park. 6. Palais Royal
This is a must-see. Louis XIV spent his childhood at the Palais, Colette had an apartment here—this place just oozes Parisian beauty. Le Grand Véfour, the restaurant where Napoleon and Josephine dined, is still going strong under the arches of the palace. We simply love the gardens and the serenity of the Palais Royal. 7. Napoleon’s Tomb and Les Invalides
A wonderful war museum and an over-the-top, terribly grand resting place for le roi de France. The beauty of the gold-domed roof on the church and the tranquil gardens of Les Invalides always strikes us. 8. Place de la Concorde
A busy intersection with a spectacular 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk at its center. This place is home to a lot of history, including the decapitation of Marie Antoinette. Plus, you’ll find one of the most impressive hotels in the world here, the Hôtel de Crillon. 9. The Panthéon
Originally a church, now a monument to French intellectuals. It’s a beautiful and quiet oasis.10. Arc de Triomphe
We especially like going to the top.To read more and also see the Top 10 Churches in Paris: 10 Monuments and Churches Do you agree with the list? Do you have some alternative suggestions? Please add them in the comments below.Video showing some Paris Monuments
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Your Diet May Be Having Adverse Effects On Your Overall Health
Living a clean and healthy life is not just about ensuring you are receiving the exercise that you need each day. Exercise is just one part of becoming and also staying healthy, mainly because what you eat is also going to have an impact on your health. You are going to discover that although some folks try to eat a healthy diet they generally wind up falling short. In The Following Paragraphs, we are going to be discussing a number of the things you should stay away from in addition to a few of the things you
Snow returns to the Alps - Video
French ski operators in the Alps are breathing a sigh of relief after recent snowfall turned the mountains white. However, only 2 resorts are open in the Pyrenees. The tourist industry in the Pyrenees though is still suffering from unseasonably warm weather that has left their hillsides bare.Xmas reservations are down 4%
Monday, 12 December 2011
French Riviera Explored Video
Atmospheric video of the French Riviera - lo to hi life in the chic resorts across the French Riviera
Adjustable Dumbbells - The Right Sports Gear for Anybody
Powerblock adjustable dumbbell Classic 50Lb Adjustable Dumbbell Set Suer ReviewRest for 2 minutes if you have finished (the 3 exercises), then begin anew. Make it happen in succession 4 times for perfect results.A lot of a flexible dumbbell system may be to be an expensive purchase, however this is not just how I Adjustable Dumbbells see it. An effective set might run you 300-500 dollars depending on how good and exactly how heavy you need, but t
Comparing the Mediterranean Diet and the South Beach Diet
MediterraneanDietPlan.info is your best source for recommendations, tips, and selective range of posts about the Mediterranean Diet Food. The Daily MediterraneanDietPlan.info highlights for you the best articles, photos, videos and tips for natural dieting. Here is another great Diet article:
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/comparing-the-mediterranean-diet-and-the-south-beach-diet-2212772.html
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Which ethnic groups in the U.S.A. has the best diet?
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Sunday, 11 December 2011
Exercise and Fitness Are Key In Coping With Stress
One of the best methods of coping with stress is exercise. Adding this to your list of stress management activities is beneficial to you in so many ways. Exercise does not necessarily mean you have to engage in a strained workout everyday of the week, this is not an option for many people. Let's make an honest evaluation of how active you are now on a daily basis and begin a program to slowly increase more physical time to your list of stress man
Saturday, 10 December 2011
How To Be A Weight Loss Success Story
This article is all about diets that work. You can feel overwhelmed when you are trying to lose weight. While you may be very dedicated in the beginning, sometimes people start to get frustrated after a short period of time. You may wonder how other people reach their weight loss goals. What is their secret to success?Before you take any physical exercise actions or commit to any particular diet, you need to convert your general intention to lose weight into a specific goal. Is there a particular clothing size
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