June 16, 2013

21 June sees the annual La Fete de la Musique across France

La fete de la musique takes place across France on 21st June. It’s a free street music event, covering all musical genres and attracting thousands of musicians, who perfrm all sorts of music in bars, cafes and in the street.

Find out about the Fete de la musique in France

June 13, 2013

Final decision made on the French auto-entrepreneur scheme

On 12 June, during a cabinet meeting, a final decision was made regarding the auto-entrepreneur scheme, with the announcement that €19,000 a year is the new income level cut-off point.

Are you using, or thinking of using, the Auto-entrepreneur scheme in France?

June 8, 2013

Etiquette surrounding the French aperitif

Is there an etiquette to observe when inviting French friends over for aperitif? Cindy, our guest blogger, having recently arrived in France, has discovered that there is.

Find out how to offer French aperitifs (or apéro) and avoid social embarrassment

June 5, 2013

Introduction of the new Europa series French euro banknotes to reduce forgery

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France is introducing some new banknotes from May 2013, with a whole host of new measures to prevent forgery. Starting with a new 5 Euro note, the other denominations will follow soon.

What is the new Europa French banknote, and what new security measures will they introduce?

June 3, 2013

Aioli – boiled fish, boiled potatoes, boiled green beans and a hard-boiled egg, all served up with the tastiest garlic mayonnaise

Aioli Garni

I’ve just had my first ‘grand aioli’. I’m surprised it’s taken me over 30 years to discover this great French dish. If you’ve never had one, it’s a Provencal dish of fish, vegetables and garlic sauce.

Find out more about ‘le grand aioli’, a great Provencal recipe

June 2, 2013

Having a bonfire in France – is it ok to light a fire outdoors?

Can you light a fire outdoors in France to burn your garden waste? Maybe – but it’s best to check first with your local Mairie or fire service to make sure you don’t get a fine.

Rules for having a garden fire in France. What you need to do.

May 28, 2013

Stage 10 of the 2013 Tour de France : Saint-Gildas des Bois to Saint-Malo

Example of publicity caravan for Tour de France

This years Tour de France only makes a fleeting visit to Pays de la Loire and Brittany. Stage 10 runs from Saint-Gildas des Bois to Saint-Malo – a lengthy journey of 193km. Are you going to watch the race or to enjoy the tour ‘caravan’?

Read about the Tour de France and it’s publicity caravan

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