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Get On Your Bike!

The day has finally come, from 8 o'clock this morning there will be a rack of gleaming London Bikes on a street near you!

Beyond the School Gates: The Importance of After-School Activities

So it's back to school but what about after school?

Are French students bigger cheats at exams than English students ?

French students are more resourceful than ever when it comes to avoiding having to learn their lesson. A study recently carried out showed that 70.5% of students have admitted to cheating at some...

The Top Ten Schools in France and French Lycée in London Baccalauréat Results

For the French, the day the baccalaureat results are out is a day when the whole country comes to a holt to find out who got what. Unlike in England, this is really the very first serious exam that...

Some of the best bilingual schools and nurseries in London

The state educational system in England no longer makes foreign languages compulsory at GCSE level whilst more and more parents would like opt for the private sector and are realising the...


Get On Your Bike!

The day has finally come, from 8 o'clock this morning there will be a rack of gleaming London Bikes on a street near you!

Useful sentences for your holidays in France

If the last time you spoke French was in your GCSE language class, then you will need some of these simple sentences to help you get by during your holiday.

How To Flirt In French

Single and heading to France this summer? These are the sentences you’ll want to take with you.

The Refuge: review and interview with François Ozon

Coming out on 13th August: François Ozon's latest film "The Refuge". Read on for review and interview with the director.


Lillibule Ceramics

Having adapted her company name from the French 'libellule', meaning dragonfly, London print designer Sylvie Fuller loves to explore her Gallic roots. Her new ceramic designs are inspired by a...

Interested in finding some beautiful and interesting gifts?

Then have a look at this new website selling only French products. All of them have won awards or have been praised for their design and their quality.

The icon object from the sixties is back

The favourite Tam Tam stool is back. After an incredible 12 millions copies sold worldwide, the petroleum crisis of the 70s interrupted its sales for more than 30 years. Today, The Tam Tam is back...


Fashion: Autumn/ Winter 2010

The sun may still be shining (kinda), but here at FranceinLondon we like to get a head start by lining up our Autumn looks. The early bird catches the worm...

The Most Luxurious Store in the World: Louis Vuitton Maison

Louis Vuitton has just opened its new mega-store: 1,500 square metres of pure luxury on New Bond Street.

Are skirts shorter in London?

Find out from the results of our survey whether skirts are shorter in London or in Paris.

The perfect swimwear for this summer

It's time to get ready and achieve the perfect look on the beach this summer. So get busy fashonistas and dare to be original this summer! Have a look at the new trends.


Summer Recipes

Cod fillets in a cucumber sauce, Rabbit with Syrupy Cherries,"Pappa col Pomodoro" - Tuscan bread and tomato soup, Pasta with wild fennel and sardines: enough to make your mouth water.

Hot July Recipes

The summer has now officially started and for July, Natoora has dreamt up four yummy recipes for you to try out.

A day of sun and fun at the Ricard Pétanque Tournament

On Saturday 19th June, London's pétanque enthusiasts eagerly gathered in the Chelsea Physic Garden for Ricard's annual Pétanque Tournament.

A recipe for World Cup snacking French-style

Already sick of Doritos? here's an recipee that will make your World Cup snacking that little bit more enjoyable...


On the couch: the broken taboo of therapy

With depression getting increasing coverage in the press, it seems that people are finally being open about not being able to cope by themselves. We may have mocked their "straight to the couch"...

Sports in London : fun, cheap and exotic

Summer’s almost here and we would all love to look fabulous on the beach, in our brand new bikinis in a few weeks… Unfortunately, for most of us, there’s only one way to reach our goal: exercise –...

My First Botox

My first Botox was a little like a first kiss but with a little more pain: Loads of anticipation, hopes and dreams but in the end comes disappointment and the reality that if you kiss a frog it...

Eating Disorders

Many young girls, women and even men suffering from eating disorders, often refuse to admit that they have a problem but when they look for help, they don't know where to turn. We have met with...


Radars : A new system put in place in France this summer

Beware, if you are planning on spending your holidays in France, you should know that the French government is about to launch a new ‘Radar Zone’ concept which promises to be more stringent than...

New Routes from London City Airport

15 European destinations direct from London City Airport, with Air France! Air France has launched CityJet for Air France, giving you the chance to travel from London’s most convenient airport;...

Zooming on a Taxi Bike in Paris

Do want to save time next time you're in Paris on business?

A guide to the highest ski resorts in the Alps

France is proud to be the largest skiing area in the world, with 5 mountains: Vosges, Jura, Alpes, Massif Central and Pyrenées.


What do you need in London to succeed in the London job market?

Even in the current economic climate, the London job market continues to attract foreigners. But what does it take to succeed and what are companies looking for?

Working in France: Is it really the walk-in-the-park, Gauloise in hand experience you imagine it to be?

When it comes to working in France, foreigners often imagine a long year of holidays filled with a couple of days work, sandwiched between extended lunch pauses… the reality is less appealing and...

Are the French going to leave the Big Smoke?

During the last few decades, a very large number of French people came to fill London's banks and pubs, so many in fact, that the city has even come to be known as "the fifth French city". But the...

Français of the year 2008 Awards

This year’s winners of the "Français of the Year 2008" awards, which celebrate the most talented French individuals who live and work in the UK, were announced on 26th November at an exclusive...


Voting rights for French and British nationals living abroad

Your voting rights are about to change and you should know about it.

Parisian women may at last be allowed to wear trousers

An outdated law may be overturned to finally give the right to parisian women to wear trousers.

French Marriage contracts – Pre-nuptial agreements

In July 2009, in the Radmacher v Granatino divorce case, the Court of Appeal upheld the German pre-nuptial agreement. As a result, it is now necessary to consider the implications for French people...

Expatriates: What are the formalities when you return to France?

Going back to France is not that easy for a French expatriate. Many issues have to be resolved before living in France again: Social security, family allowance, taxation... It is a real obstacle...


Controversial Bastille Day Celebration at the French Ambassador's Residence

The strict diet the French Government is being forced to go on has not yet reached London. The Garden Party organised at the French Ambassador’s Residence for Bastille Day took place as planned.

Burqa Ban Goes through Parliament in France

After months of deliberation, consultation and speculation the French Assembly has finally voted yesterday to ban the burka in France.

Cameron joins Sarkozy to commemorate the 18th June 1940

On Friday 18th June, Sarkozy and Cameron stood together to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the BBC broadcasting of Charles de Gaulle's famous call to arms.

French-Algerian Accused of Polygamy

French men are notorious for their philandering ways, but a french muslim recently took patriotism to a new level when he justified his four wives by arguing that it was "the norm" in France for a...


Useful Tips on how to choose a removal firm when moving abroad

Are you moving, but not sure where to start? Then look no further and read the useful tips given to us by AGS.

Buying in London is not out of reach!

Discover some tips provided by London French property consultancy, Boulle international, to buy a property here in London.

Buying a property in France

Find some tips if you intend to buy a property in France or to take out a French mortgage.

Residential property views and reviews

To view the full article on residential properties and to know more about today's London market.


Pétanque in the city: all you need to know

The answers to all your questions on where, when and with whom to play your favourite summer game...

The French team's attitude costs them- literally.

Anelka sent home in disgrace, France out of the world cup: what else could go wrong? well,their sponsors could drop them...

Know your facts: The French football team 2010

We thought we'd gather up all the facts you needed to know about the famous "Bleus".

Things to shout out in French and in English at football matches...

From "The ref's an idiot!" to "Dirty tackle!", read on for great French footballing terms...



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