Newsletter n°286 / Depardieu:"I'm not a monster, I'm just a man who needed a pee"

Dear franceinlondoner

"Quand le vin est tiré, il faut le boire."

"When the wine is drawn, one must drink it."

(Once the first step is taken there's no going back.)

Life and Style

The Channel Métro: A commuter's dream come true?

A Channel Métro - surely not? The idea seems ludicrous, and yet… the project is already underway! On the 22nd October, during the forum for the Assembly of French Citizens Abroad (UFE GB: Union des Français de l’Etranger) the launch of the first shuttle linking Calais-Frethun and Ashford will take place. FranceInLondon.com decided to investigate the progress of the project.

Depardieu on CNN: "I'm not a monster, I'm just a man who needed a pee"

Depardieu explaining again his insatiable plane urges on CNN...

Tomboy

Laura is ten-years-old. She has moved into a new neighbourhood on the outskirts of Paris. Mistaken for a boy by a group of potential playmates, she decides to become Mikael for the summer. But her parents are unaware of her secret new identity...

These Foolish things

A retired English businessman has just been through heart surgery which has, apparently, done little to relieve his constant pain or improve his long-term survival prospects. During his recuperation Caroline, his adult daughter, comes from Paris to be with him and her mother .She and her father begin to communicate as adults for the first time.

Dom Juan

Dom Juan, the famous play by Molière, will be performed in French by the Comédie de la Mansonnière, a French amateur theatre company.

6th October: Champagne & Cheese Tasting at the Cave à Fromage

Join La Cave à Fromage and French Bubbles for a unique tasting experience in the center of South Kensington where they will try to discover the best combinations of regional cheeses with a selection of different Champagne styles.

Charity dinner with John Burton Race

18th September: My Dining Room, the French gastropub, in Fulham Broadway is announcing a special event with John Burton-Race, Michelin star chef and TV celebrity, with the proceed of the evening going to support of a local charity, Creative Kidz. The Michellin-starred chef will be cooking a fine dining experience 6 courses meal.

Sud de France Festival

The Sud de France Festival, an 18-day extravaganza celebrating the entire range of food and wine from Languedoc-Roussillon, will this year again take London by storm in September. To make the summer last a little longer the Sud de France Festival, running from 9th to 26th September, will offer a chance to experience the tastes and aromas of the sunny Languedoc-Roussillon region through various events and venues.

London's Favourite French Film 2011