Murder on the Paris Métro: the double life of Laetitia Toureaux
It was past midnight on Thursday the 13th of May 1937 when Laetitia Toureaux exited the métro station and began making her way home. She...
It was past midnight on Thurs...
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9 ways Easter in France will confuse you
1. The Easter Bunny doesn't exist. Probably the strangest thing for an expat in France to get their head around is the lack of Easter Bunny....
1. The Easter Bunny doesn't ex...
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No-ël: British Christmas traditions that are unacceptable in France
From mince pies to the Queen's speech, some of our favourite ways of celebrating Jesus' birthday in Britain would be a no-go at Noël....
From mince pies to the Queen'...
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I can’t believe the French invented these products
The French are responsible for many splendid inventions: the bicycle, photography, cinema, the hot-air balloon, the little black dress and the baguette to name but...
The French are responsible fo...
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Which Paris cemetery should you visit this Halloween?
Halloween is said to be the day when the dead return to Earth and walk among the living. If that's the case, why not increase...
Halloween is said to be the d...
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Fabulous French dog breeds
Lady Gaga's French bulldogs were stolen - and recovered! - last week. French bulldogs are one of the world's most popular dog breeds with puppies...
Lady Gaga's French bulldogs we...
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The French have a time of the day for infidelity
One of the things that everyone and his mother knows is that French people love to have affairs. Absolutely love it, like elephants-love-cream-buns love it....
One of the things that ever...
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French Christmas gifts for your pets
Is your pet France-daft? Does he bark along whenever he hears the Marseillaise? Or purr at the sight of a delicious tarte tatin? Then give...
Is your pet France-daft? Does...
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Don’t be upset if your child is French, it’s actually really handy
I've been mumming in France for five years now and, in spite of all my British training (Peppa Pig-enforced viewing and Percy Pig-enforced eating), my...
I've been mumming in Fr...
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