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Low cost airline Ryanair will launch a new budget service between Leeds-Bradford and Brittany in March making it easier for holidaymakers and property owners to enjoy this part of France more regularly. The twice weekly flights to Dinard start on

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Rugby Union RBS Six Nations fixtures 2012 Saturday, 4 February 2012 France v Italy, 14:30 Scotland v England, 17:00 Sunday, 5 February 2012 Ireland v Wales, 15:00 Saturday, 11 February 2012 France v Ireland, 20:00 Italy v England, 16:00 Sunday,

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When the mercury dips our thoughts invariably turn to the slopes and the opportunity to indulge our cravings for some French Alps-based winter skiing. As usual, the first choice destination for ski mad Brits will be Chamonix which offers the

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HOUSE-HUNTING in France just became a whole lot easier thanks to the decision of Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary to begin operating a number of new routes to the country direct from Manchester. The first flight from Manchester to Biarritz is scheduled

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Know your AOC from your VDT - The French wine classification system Mention France and people automatically think of wine. This is a country with the highest per capita wine consumption rates of any other and landscapes characterised by vineyards

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HAD enough of budget cuts, inflation and miserable weather? Fancy upping sticks and starting a new life in France? Well perhaps now is the time to turn that dream into reality and bid farewell to the UK once and for

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When it comes to choosing a second home abroad it seems France is Number One with the British. French newspaper Le Monde reported recently that France’s stable property market was one of the biggest attractions for UK buyers, particularly in

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France is officially one of the best places to live in Europe according to new research. The country topped the table in a recent study by uSwitch which put the UK in bottom place. Factors including working hours, VAT, holidays,

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IF you’re looking to make the most of your hard earned money, whatever you do when shopping for cheap currency exchange or car insurance in France, please don't deal with your bank. Instead follow our advice in order to eradicate

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Situated between Toulouse and Carcassonne, Castelnaudary has excellent transport links including good motorway access, mainline train station, 45 mins from Toulouse airport, 30 mins from Carcassonne airport. The area is famous for the delicious hearty bean stew called 'cassoulet' &

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Dreaming of swapping the rat race to live like French nobility but concerned about the financial implications? Well don’t be, because for little more than the price of an upmarket UK semi, you could quite easily get your hands on

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The claustrophobic crowds have long departed, the air is lighter, the colours yet more vibrant than the height of summer – clever travellers have always acknowledged September as perfect time of year to undertake a house hunting expedition in France.

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A Recent reference to the French police’s increased activities to catch errant motorists brought a request by email from Fred Wyatt for more information on the law and how it was being applied. He wrote: “I for one am concerned

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My-French-House.com has launched a new range of properties in South West France, which is fast becoming one of the country’s up and coming destinations for investors. The area has always been a favourite with holidaymakers but affordable property prices and

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WHEN Maurice Garin took the plaudits of over 20,000 passionate cycling enthusiasts inside the Parc des Princes Velodrome in 1903 to be crowned the inaugural winner of the Tour de France, little did he know his victory was heralding the

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Thanks for coming to visit us at the French Property exhibition in Harrogate at the beginning of May. It was great to meet and talk face to face to so many people looking to buy a their dream home in

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The project for a new property tax for non-resident property owners planned as part of the tax reform debate in Parliament, will be abandoned, Thierry Mariani, Secretary of State for Transport, told AFP on Saturday after a meeting with President

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WHEN Rafael Nadal sank to his knees on the Philippe Chatrier court in celebration of his epic and record equalling sixth Roland Garros title recently, all thoughts quickly turned to this year’s Wimbledon Grand Slam tournament. But is the arrogant

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My-French-House.com prides itself on making your move to France run as smoothly as possible which is why we’ve teamed up with a vehicle sourcing company that can help you find the perfect left-hand drive car for your new life abroad.

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RED Bull’s Sebastian Vettel arrives in Monaco for this weekend’s Grand Prix full of confidence following his thrilling victory in Barcelona which left him 41 points ahead of Lewis Hamilton in the FIA Formula 1 drivers’ world championship. First run

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AN abundance of fresh, locally produced ingredients based around salads and fruits, a liberal sprinkling of herbs but perhaps, more importantly, an absence of spices. Big on flavour yet short on prep time – is it any wonder the French

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THE leading lights from the world of film, accompanied by a huge army of hangers on, are descending on the Cote D'Azur for this year’s ‘Festival de Cannes’ which gets underway on May 11. The brainchild of former French Minister

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Are you looking to buy a property in France? Then, come and pay us a visit on on Stand no 19 at the French Property exhibition in Harrogate which is held at the Yorkshire Event Centre on May 6th -

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WHILST no longer the guaranteed return on investment of previous years, the idea of purchasing a French holiday home should not be dismissed right now, but viewed as a long-term investment as opposed to a get rich quick scheme. The

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FROM the revered Arnaud Massy, the hapless Jean Van de Velde to current US LPGA player Karine Icher, France has, despite the bemusement of many, contributed much to the history of golf yet somewhat surprisingly remains sadly neglected for those

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DATING from the mid 19th Century, Montpellier’s Domaine de Mujolan vineyards currently produce over 600,000 bottles per year from an area that lends itself perfectly to the production of consistent, quality wine. Situated close to the Mediterranean, nestling in the

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Looking to buy a property in France and living in North of England? Come and pay us a visit at the French Property exhibition in Harrogate which is held at the Yorkshire Event Centre from May 6-8. We'd love to

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The jury for the 64th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2011, starting 11th May until 23rd May, will be chaired by American actor and star Robert de Niro with the jury members being: Martina Gusman (actress and producer, Argentina)

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With the UK buzzing with royal wedding anticipation and over one million spectators expected to line the streets of London, not to mention the blanket coverage across the television channels, those not so keen on the royals can be excused

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WITH record numbers of UK pupils passing their ‘A’ levels with increasing ease each year, has the time come to adopt the French baccalaureate system? The majority of British students study the three subjects they excel in, forget the ones

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