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Trays of oysters, iced rosé, swordfish brochettes, even Trump-inspired cocktails … these bars de plage boast superb fare and sunshine vibes

24/12/2016

Bonjour Hope you had a good week, not too fraught with last minute shopping and rushing about. Here in my corner of rural France there isn’t a great deal of razzmatazz, there aren’t hundreds of lights on houses or in the streets, in fact, you could drive through my village and you wouldn’t even know it was Christmas. Inside the houses though, my neighbours will be busy baking cakes and tarts. [ 218 more words ]

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Bonjour Hope you had a good week, not too fraught with last minute shopping and rushing about. Here in my corner of rural France there isn’t a great deal of razzmatazz, there aren’t hundreds of lig…

23/12/2016

When it comes to renovating in France, if you’re not doing it yourself then you’ll need to source a builder or artisan. Unlike in some countries French builders and artisans tend to be very regimented about what they can/will and can’t/won’t do in my experience. In the UK it’s not unusual to get someone to renovate a kitchen perhaps painting and tiling amongst other things. [ 400 more words ]

http://registeredgites.uk/get-the-low-down-for-hiring-artisans-and-builders-in-france/

When it comes to renovating in France, if you’re not doing it yourself then you’ll need to source a builder or artisan. Unlike in some countries French builders and artisans tend to be very regimen…

22/12/2016

France has 15 National holiday dates for 2017 plus one local holiday date. If you’re in France and it’s a holiday date, some shops will be closed, others will open but close early. Some markets will be closed , public offices and banks etc will not be open but most tourist buildings will not be shut. We’d advise that if you intend visiting somewhere on a national holiday, you should check to make sure that it’s going to be open when you want to go. [ 224 more words ]

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France has 15 National holiday dates for 2017 plus one local holiday date.  If you’re in France and it’s a holiday date, some shops will be closed, others will open but close early. Som…

21/12/2016

14:11 24 May 2016 Kouglof from Alsace © Yulia Vinogradov / ThinkstockPhoto 2015 (c) Yulia Vinogradov Germanic influences are easy to see in the local food and drink specialities of Alsace in eastern France which include kouglof, pain d’épices and white wine FOOD FROM ALSACE Meat and fish: Pork takes pride of place on menus in Alsace, from charcuterie to lardons to smoked pork loin. [ 468 more words ]

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Germanic influences are easy to see in the local food and drink specialities of Alsace in eastern France which include kouglof, pain d’épices and white wine

21/12/2016

People travel to Paris for a variety of different reasons, ranging from business trips to summer vacation. Whatever the reason for making the trip, you will find your visit to the City of Light much more enjoyable if you take advantage of the many opportunities to dine on the fine French cuisine that hundreds of Parisian restaurants serve there. By fine French cuisine, I don’t mean the standard steak-and-fries fare that one finds in the city’s myriad cafés. [ 811 more words ]

http://registeredgites.uk/top-tips-for-eating-out-in-paris/

People travel to Paris for a variety of different reasons, ranging from business trips to summer vacation.  Whatever the reason for making the trip, you will find your visit to the City of Light mu…

20/12/2016

15:57 07 June 2016 Catriona Burns Salade niçoise recipe Archant Can’t make it to Nice this summer? Console yourself by making this traditional dish from the French Riviera’s capital Order a salade niçoise at any restaurant in Nice and you might be surprised at the contents of your plate. If it is made correctly, you won’t find any potatoes or green beans. [ 345 more words ]

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Can’t make it to Nice this summer? Console yourself by making this traditional dish from the French Riviera’s capital

20/12/2016

Beautiful things are lovely to own, and this little book is certainly a gem. The author originally trained as a fashion and textile designer in the UK. 25 years ago she decided move to the Haut-Var region of France and to work freelance. In this wonderful country of opportunity she expanded her talents as many people do when they move to another country. [ 426 more words ]

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Beautiful things are lovely to own, and this little book is certainly a gem. The author originally trained as a fashion and textile designer in the UK. 25 years ago she decided move to the Haut-Var…

19/12/2016

12:56 14 June 2016 Rachel Johnston It wouldn't be France without bread... Archant Here’s a round-up of the bread stalwarts you’ll find in boulangeries across France Baguette The classic long, thin loaf, whose dough is actually defined by French law. Usually around 65cm long, but can be up to a metre. The demi-baguette is a munchable sandwich-sized loaf. Baguette Ficelle… [ 147 more words ]

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Here’s a round-up of the bread stalwarts you’ll find in boulangeries across France

19/12/2016

Paris is always a good idea but can be expensive for most travelers, but there are ways to make your money go further. Discover the Paris of locals, authentic and real, gorgeous as always but not expensive. It’s all too easy to keep to the tourist destinations but look a little further and you’ll find real Paris at a fraction of the price. [ 476 more words ]

http://registeredgites.uk/3-top-tips-to-discover-the-paris-of-locals-on-a-budget/

  Paris is always a good idea but can be expensive for most travelers, but there are ways to make your money go further. Discover the Paris of locals, authentic and real, gorgeous as always bu…

18/12/2016

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18/12/2016

13:46 21 June 2016 Snails (escargots) are a speciality of Burgundy © Margouillat / Dreamstime Archant With coq au vin, escargots and boeuf bourguignon as its speciality dishes, the food in Burgundy is exceptional. Especially when accompanied by a glass of Burgundy wine! Snails (escargots) Snails are a speciality of Burgundy and a must-try when you are here. They are prepared with a delicious garlic and parsley butter which melts into the shells as the snails cook. [ 386 more words ]

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With coq au vin, escargots and boeuf bourguignon as its speciality dishes, the food in Burgundy is exceptional. Especially when accompanied by a glass of Burgundy wine!

18/12/2016

You booked a trip in Paris and then it rains. But you shouldn’t worry that it will ruin your visit even though when you booked your ticket you probably thought the weather would be sunny! Ten things to do in Paris when it rains Paris weather is unpredictable and even in summer rain is not unusual. There’s plenty to do in this city of history, culture and art and here are 10 of my favourite things to do in Paris when it’s wet. [ 372 more words ]

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You booked a trip in Paris and then it rains. But you shouldn’t worry that it will ruin your visit even though when you booked your ticket you probably thought the weather would be sunny! Ten thing…

17/12/2016

Walnut House Sleeps: 7 Price Range: 475 - 550 Description of Gite / B&B / Hotel The Farmhouse is two separate cottages with their own entrance, private garden, fully equipped kitchen including a dish washer, L shaped living and dining room with high ceiling, beams and a lovely… [ 228 more words ]

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Walnut House Sleeps: 7 Price Range: 475 – 550 Description of Gite / B&B / Hotel (Please don’t use line breaks just type to the end of the box): The Farmhouse is two separate cottage…

17/12/2016

14:09 25 July 2016 Catriona Burns Light and fresh, scallops make for a perfect summertime supper © Dreamstime Archant Less is more when it comes to showing off the subtle flavours and textures of this popular shellfish, says French cookbook author Rosa Jackson Out of all the shellfish, scallops seem to be the most poetic with their rust-red shells that peep open to reveal a round of pearly flesh and its comma-shaped coral. [ 283 more words ]

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Less is more when it comes to showing off the subtle flavours and textures of this popular shellfish, says French cookbook author Rosa Jackson

17/12/2016

Bonjour Hope you had a good week… Last week I went to the Fete de la Dinde, the Turkey Festival, in lovely Licques, northern France. It’s a tiny town surrounded by the most glorious rural countryside, truly idyllic and largely unknown to tourism. The festival was as brilliant as ever with a huge market, stalls groaning under a heap of cheeses, snails, chocolate, Champagne and all sorts of goodies. [ 566 more words ]

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Bonjour Hope you had a good week… Last week I went to the Fete de la Dinde, the Turkey Festival, in lovely Licques, northern France. It’s a tiny town surrounded by the most glorious rural cou…

16/12/2016

17:40 02 August 2016 Rachel Johnston Tomme de Savoie Archant Here’s a round-up of our very favourite buys from the fromagerie Roquefort One of the world’s best-known blue cheeses. White, tangy, crumbly and slightly moist with distinctive veins of mould. Produced throughout Aveyron and parts of the departments of Aude, Lozère, Gard, Hérault and Tarn. Roquefort Morbier A semi-soft cows’ milk cheese from Franche-Comté. [ 502 more words ]

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Here’s a round-up of our very favourite buys from the fromagerie

16/12/2016

Take a Trip To France – in the Heart of London. From the finest food and wine to advice on buying a second home abroad, the UK’s largest French show offers the perfect day out to celebrate all things Français. We’ve got 5 pairs of tickets to give away (details below). The France Show 2017 The France Show returns to London’s Olympia from 27 to 29 January 2017, bringing the very best of the country to the UK capital – from tasting fine French wines and food, to discovering holiday ideas and your dream property. [ 263 more words ]

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Take a Trip To France – in the Heart of London. From the finest food and wine to advice on buying a second home abroad, the UK’s largest French show offers the perfect day out to celebrate all thin…

15/12/2016

16:39 24 August 2016 Rosa Jackson Financier recipe © Takoyaki / Thinkstock Archant This delicate almond cake is a favourite with French bakers and now you can make your own with this simple recipe and expert tips The history of the financier A version of the financier has existed since the Middle Ages, when it was known as the visitandine… [ 386 more words ]

http://registeredgites.uk/recipe-financiers/

This delicate almond cake is a favourite with French bakers and now you can make your own with this simple recipe and expert tips

15/12/2016

Alsace in the north east of France has a dual personality. The Alsatian people are resolutely French – though they speak their language with a faint German accent. The beautiful, half-timbered houses that you frequently encounter look as if they were built for a set in a grand German opera or maybe a Walt Disney movie. The names of the villages and many of the people are German in origin. [ 457 more words ]

http://registeredgites.uk/the-sensational-wines-of-alsace/

Alsace in the north east of France has a dual personality. The Alsatian people are resolutely French – though they speak their language with a faint German accent. The beautiful, half-timbered hous…

14/12/2016

17:41 30 August 2016 Sophie Gardner-Roberts Eric Lanlard's Pommegranate Cake ©Kate Whitaker Archant As the Great British Bake Off hits the UK screens again, we bring you the recipe for an indulgent and fruity cake by French master pâtissier Eric Lanlard “This is my alternative to a Christmas cake. It’s really stunning, with beautiful jewel-like pomegranate seeds that look like rubies. [ 489 more words ]

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As the Great British Bake Off hits the UK screens again, we bring you the recipe for an indulgent and fruity cake by French master pâtissier Eric Lanlard

14/12/2016

Dining Out in Paris – What You Need to Know Before You Get to the City of Light provides the uninitiated or infrequent visitor to Paris with information on all the different forms of sit-down, stand-up, and takeout dining available in the French capital. It contains the advice and instruction you need to give you the confidence to venture forth and enjoy your dining or gastronomic shopping experience in the City of Light. [ 135 more words ]

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Dining Out in Paris – What You Need to Know Before You Get to the City of Light provides the uninitiated or infrequent visitor to Paris with information on all the different forms of sit-down…

13/12/2016

13:38 13 December 2016 Sophie Gardner-Roberts A traditional Bûche de Noël served during le Réveillon dinner ©mirceax Thinkstockphotos Archant Families in France stay up late on Christmas Eve during le Réveillon, a sumptuous dinner with the best food and wine It’s mid December and time to get seriously excited for Christmas. In France, after wandering around the wonderful Christmas markets… [ 435 more words ]

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Families in France stay up late on Christmas Eve during le Réveillon, a sumptuous dinner with the best food and wine

13/12/2016

With Christmas and New Year celebrations comes the start of the booking period for the 2017 season. Donna Sloane, general manager at online accommodation specialist French Connections, says the company is preparing now to ensure that both owners and holidaymakers get the best experience from the website, including some unique offers for owner advertising packages. Here are her tips on how holiday let owners can be ready and active in attracting bookings. [ 689 more words ]

http://registeredgites.uk/maximise-your-french-holiday-let-bookings-in-2017/

With Christmas and New Year celebrations comes the start of the booking period for the 2017 season. Donna Sloane, general manager at online accommodation specialist French Connections, says the com…

12/12/2016

16:58 11 October 2016 Rosa Jackson Magret de Canard dish ©giovanni1232/Thinkstock Archant Forget frogs’ legs and escargots, France’s best-loved dish is a gamey duck breast cooked in its own fat, says Rosa Jackson A speciality of south-west France, magret is the breast of a duck or goose that has been fattened for foie gras and is France’s favourite dish. Coated with a thick layer of fat, it has the meatiness of steak, but a deeper character reminiscent of game. [ 631 more words ]

http://registeredgites.uk/magret-de-canard-recipe/

12/12/2016

There’s always such a lot to think about when you’re moving to France – from packing boxes and making sure your favourite glasses don’t get broken when you’re loading them onto the removal lorry to getting your post redirected. Some things are easy to forget but are really important for ensuring a successful move when it comes to the financial side of things. [ 858 more words ]

http://registeredgites.uk/top-tips-for-brits-moving-to-france/

There’s always such a lot to think about when you’re moving to France – from packing boxes and making sure your favourite glasses don’t get broken when you’re loading them onto the removal lorry to…

11/12/2016

10:22 05 October 2016 Rosa Jackson Boeuf bourguignon recipe © Sveltana Kolpakova / Thinkstockphotos Archant A hearty dish for dinner, boeuf bourguignon is a traditional beef stew from Burgundy made with Charolais beef and Burgundy red wine. Make it yourself with this simple recipe Originally a celebratory dish, boeuf bourguignon gradually entered the family repertoire in Burgundy before spreading to the rest of France and beyond. [ 404 more words ]

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A hearty dish for dinner, boeuf bourguignon is a traditional beef stew from Burgundy made with Charolais beef and Burgundy red wine. Make it yourself with this simple re…