The Christmas lights have been switched on in Paris, with an environmentally-friendly twist. Click here to view the embedded video. Publish on Life in France Bookmark It

The presence of green algae on the coast of Brittany is more than an eyesore — gasses given off by the algae are harmful, and have already claimed the life of a horse. The problem is thought to be caused by nitrates in the sea, the byproducts of...

Langue de veau et salade d’artichauts Click here to view the embedded video. Bookmark It

A decent good value table wine from the makers Vignobles Lorgeril, Aragon en Cabardes. It is medium bodied with a good depth of pleasant red fruits and sits well on on the palate. Excellent value for money. It makes a very good summer wine. © The...

Gabon’s President Ali Bongo met with his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy on Friday on his first trip to France since he succeeded his father, who had made Paris nearly a second home while leader of the oil-rich former French colony. Click here to...