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What is yours? Mine is the salade Nicoise served cool out of the fridge with a cool diabolo menthe or perhaps a Cotes de Provence rosé. Check out the recipe right here, bon appetit!

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Bills in French restaurants and cafes are set to drop from Wednesday 1st July 09 after the government slashes value-added tax for the restaurant business from 19.6% to 5.5%. Big restaurant chains and many smaller restaurants have said they will

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Cafe D’Amour Ingredients: * 1 1/4 oz Cognac * 5 oz hot black coffee * 1/2 lemon * 1 cinnamon stick * sugar Preparation: Rim a coffee cup with lemon juice and sugar. Simmer coffee, zest of half a lemon,

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The SIRET (Système d’Identification du Répertoire des Entreprises et de leurs Etablissements) number is a 14 digits code issued by the French INSEE, it serves as a geo identifier for companies. If you need to have construction, fixing or any

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The 100th edition of Michelin's Guide Rouge France was released this week and, as usual, there were cheers and tears. The Hotel Bristol in Paris and its chef, Eric Fréchon, earned three stars, the only new restaurant to join that

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A few words of advice and some useful tips … Like many happy owners of property in France, you and your family could very soon be living the relaxed lifestyle you dream of in your French house, as well as

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Travelling by car to Europe some time soon?   Be aware that some countries have strict rules about what you include in your car for safety.  You could face an on-the-spot fine if you do not comply!  Checklist before you

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The volatility experienced in the first quarter seems to have stopped for the moment. Bank rates and eligibility criteria changes are fewer and further apart and rates remain for the most part very attractive.   We have seen a tightening

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Purchasing an existing property with completion due several months later exposes you to the risk that your property will end up costing you far more that you originally anticipated, due to adverse exchange rate movements. By using a forward contract you

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Choose from our range of holiday cottages in France, for a short break or long stay, and here's a taste of the adventure that awaits you. Rent a holiday cottage in France near the historic beaches of Normandy, or the

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In France, equity release is becoming a popular financial option for owners seeking to leverage the capital accrued on their homes or vacation properties. Consumers of equity release products use this additional money for a range of projects that include

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UK Telecom Customers Beat the Credit Crunch - Following UK Telecom’s launch of its new ‘OneBill’ phone line rental and unlimited call package, new customer numbers have surged by more than 150% (since Nov. 08). This will not come as

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There are some good reasons for the self-employed and for those wishing to start a business in France to celebrate with the great news that as from the 1st of January 2009, France will be introducing major changes to the

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See below all the fixtures for this year's RBS 6 Nations Rugby Championship, together with a small Team by Team guide. This year sees the first ever evening game played on Friday 27th Feb at the Stade de France, with

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Perpignan is the capital of the Pyrenees-Orientales (66) which is the southernmost department of France. It is an integral portion of the Languedoc-Roussillon and undoubtedly one of Europe's most charming areas. With instant access to some of the finest Mediterranean

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The Multi Award-Winning non-electric Presso Coffee Maker is perfect for all coffee lovers wanting to produce a quality Espresso, Cappucino and Latte in the comfort of their own home or office … The Presso is the most innovative and exciting

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Are you looking for a special present to say 'thank you', 'thinking of you' or simply ' I Love You'? Whatever the occasion, Cutting Cake Patisserie's chocolates are an ideal gift. They make their chocolates by hand in small batches

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English Holiday makers have diverse requirements, tastes and expectations. For some the economical attraction of self catering is what makes their holiday tick, others will look at mobiles homes for sale as a great alternative, while others may prefer to

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Most people interested in Energy efficiency and Environmental issues probably know that France already offers 50% tax credits on the installation of high efficiency boilers and other measure such as double glazing. Well, there's more good news as last

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'Sous l'Olivier' is a charming 'stop off' with its lovely sunny patio overlooking the garden and private pool. The old winegrower's house is situated in the heart of the Minervois. In this peaceful setting breakfast is served with the Black

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Most often than not, people buying overseas properties pay more than what they should, this doesn't need to be, especially given the current economic climate when every euro count! With a few good tips and contacts, we can help you

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SOME COFFEE RELATED FIGURES AND FACTS: - over 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year - last year in Britain, £730 million was spent on coffee - on average, men drink more coffee than women (1.7 cups per

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The French House are inspired by the timelessness of well-crafted design, products that fulfil a function, yet have an inherent honesty and beauty about them. Many of their suppliers are artisans or small family-run firms, most of whom have worked

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Golf is increasingly becoming a very popular sport in France, you just have to look at the recent players who have emerged on the various circuits. There are around 450 - 500 golf courses in France, and here are some

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For all your internet shopping needs ... Looking for a Birthday gift for him or her, for a Xmas present, an Anniversary or a treat, perhaps a surprise? Well, we have it all right here at the my-french-house.com online store

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A Foreign Perspective  is an indispensable guide for the non-French person considering a move to France or the purchase of a second home there. This publication is designed to enable readers to gain a sound and comprehensive understanding of the

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Looking for ideas for French related gifts, books, music or DVDs? Why not visit our Online Store and browse through our selection of books about French wines, French recipes, learning French, French literature, French DVD movie store and much more.

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Why compromise on your Family Holidays ...? Always wanted a Holiday Home in France but not quite ready to buy a property? Worried about the current climate and economic downturn? We have the PERFECT SOLUTION to help those who want

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PARIS (France) -- The world's biggest car show opened Thursday in Paris with the excitement of the press open day largely taken over by economic trouble in the industry. 362 brands from 25 countries will be represented at the Mondial

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According to the findings of a new report from investment provider Skandia, many buy-to-let (BTL) investors in the UK could liquidize their holdings and invest into other asset classes, including overseas property. It believes that the combined effect of

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