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New guide to cycling in France

Lonely Planet have recently released an updated version of their guide to Cycling France . The French tend to be much more velo-friendly than much of the rest of Europe, as evidenced by their passion for the Tour de France and numerous initiatives and investments to promote cycling for everyone – e.g. the number of

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Secret Life of France

The Secret Life of France by Lucy Wadham is not the usual story of idiosyncratic locals and their strange French rural habits – in fact it is not really a story at all.
Lucy married a Frenchman, and was  fascinated by the different attitudes to life, sex, war, manners, TV, maternity and history which pervade the

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French Flea Markets

A new book is published on 11 June 2009 – a Guide to The Flea Markets of France by Sandy Price (“marche de puce”) :
A visit to a flea market can be the highlight of a trip to France: a lively encounter with everyday French culture, an exciting way to spend a few hours, and

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Cycling the Green Routes in France

If you are looking for a delightful way of exploring deepest France then cycling has to be an attractive and cheap option. Throughout France there is a network of “Green Routes” (voies vertes) which can offer tranquil, flat(tish) pathways and minor roads which are ideal for walking and cycling etc and give you an opportunity

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That French shrug!?

many visitors (especially from the UK) often misunderstand the non-verbal body language employed by the capital’s residents, reinforcing the idea that Parisians are

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Quiet corners of Paris

As a great fan of Paris, I’m always on the look-out for new suggestions to help discover the essential heart of the city – I tend to avoid the crowds of tourists and despite many visits to the city, there are still some top landmarks which I have yet to visit! It is a great

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