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Marks & Spencer, the return of the prodigal son! Marks & Spencer, the return of the prodigal son! For its re-opening in France, Marks & Spencer has settled on the “most beautiful avenue in the world” (otherwise known, to those who are not French, as the Champs-Elysées). Ten years after le (...) more
 
Christmas Just Around the Corner Christmas Just Around the Corner No time to look for something different this Christmas because you are too busy at work. Here are a couple of ideas to get you started... more
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Twins for the Sarkozys? Twins for the Sarkozys? Are the rumours true? Is Carla really hiding a growing tum-tum behind her coyly-draped shawl? The First Lady of France is certainly enjoying a little game of cat and mouse with journalists over the su (...) more
Are French people really interested in the Royal Wedding ? Are French people really interested in the Royal Wedding ? If you have been to France recently, or glanced at a French newspaper, you certainly will have noticed that France has not been spared from royal wedding fever. Could our Gallic neighbours be experien (...) more
 
Paris vs London : which city has the best nightlife ? Paris vs London : which city has the best nightlife ? Long ago, Paris was labelled as the world capital of chic debauchery and glamour, far from the cold and puritanical image of London. But things have changed. All Francophiles and French people are now (...) more
The Art of French Undressing: 8 Underwear sets to get his pulse racing! The Art of French Undressing: 8 Underwear sets to get his pulse racing! Of all of France's national stereotypes, the one it's probably least ashamed of is that French women are always beautifully clothed - a skill which supposedly extends to their underwear... more
 
France : English Ski Instructors are replacing Polish Plumbers! France : English Ski Instructors are replacing Polish Plumbers! As the ski season is now in full swing – 8 million lucky holiday-makers are expected to rush towards the French ski resorts – a big snowball fight has now been declared between French and English (...) more
Thinking of Getting Married Abroad? Finding the perfect destination wedding venue is easier than you might think Thinking of Getting Married Abroad? Finding the perfect destination wedding venue is easier than you might think Destination weddings are all the rage, and for good reason: they offer couples a wider range of venues that they might find at home and allow them to personalise their big day by choosing a location o (...) more
 
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The Pros and Cons of Proposing on Valentine’s Day: To ask or not to ask, that is the question… The Pros and Cons of Proposing on Valentine’s Day: To ask or not to ask, that is the question… Ah… Valentine’s Day – it’s enough to stike terror into even the most romantic and amorous of boyfriends. Shall I propose on the 14th? What if she says «Yes»? What if she says «No»? What if (...) more
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