legendary monsters of French folklore - Complete France
WEBOct 24, 2018 · Legends, myths and stories abound in French culture and not all of them are pleasant. In the run-up to Halloween, we take a look at some of the more frightening legendary beasts and monsters of French folklore. 1. La bête du Gévaudan, Lozère. Horrific fatal attacks in the county of Gévaudan (roughly equivalent to today’s Lozère ...
10 grand houses, manors and châteaux to renovate in France
WEBJan 7, 2022 · These renovation projects are all on the market for less than €500,000. €59,000, Pyrénées-Orientales. With its amazing mountain views and amenities on your doorstep, this old post office in the village of Serdinya could make a showstopping home or business. There is potential for six bedrooms here and, with two separate entrances, you ...
French Secondary School System: 10 Key Facts - Complete France
WEBJul 11, 2023 · A score above 10 means they are likely to pass their exams and below means they may not. Parents and pupils can usually connect to an app that allows them to see grades and access school reports and which the school uses to communicate with parents. 6. Canteen Food. Canteen food is not like in the UK.
What is taxe foncière and do I have to pay it? - Complete France
WEBSep 14, 2017 · Taxe foncière is payable on all homes, whether they are used for holidays or a permanent residence. It is due to be paid by the person who is the owner of the property as at 1 January of the year in question. In years of purchase/sale of a property, the taxe foncière for the year is normally split pro-rata between the vendor and the purchaser.
What is the history of Le Chat Noir? - Complete France
WEBJul 27, 2021 · Le Chat Noir was the world’s first modern cabaret and the toast of Belle Époque Montmartre. Culture club. A young artist from small-town Vienne, Rodolphe Salis arrived in Paris in his early twenties. Pioneering a new style of nightclub may have seemed like an unlikely pursuit for someone more used to crafting stations of the cross and other ...
Help! We Bought a Village: 11 Hamlets for sale in France
WEBNov 2, 2022 · Group of houses in Haute-Vienne, €29,500. GALLERY: Please add some images. Situated in a small hamlet close to the village of Droux is this collection of buildings including a house with a new roof that could be made habitable very quickly and two other houses and a barn for complete renovation. On the market for €29,500.
The French tradition of La Chandeleur - Complete France
WEBJan 30, 2017 · La Chandeleur (Candlemas or Crêpe Day) is celebrated in France on 2 February, 40 days after Christmas Day, and sees people young and old tuck into delicious pancakes. The origins of the celebration date from ancient times, but over the centuries many French regions have created their own traditions to ward off evil spirits, or guarantee ...
French Property and Holiday News - Complete France
WEBYour complete guide to France - from travel, culture, history, food and drink to French property and lifestyle
The tragic life and death of Édith Piaf: a French icon
WEBDec 17, 2015 · Édith died of liver cancer at her villa in Provence in October 1963, aged 47. Her second husband, actor and singer Théo Sarapo, arranged for her body to be returned to Paris in secret to make it seem as if she had died in the city where she had spent almost all her life. Piaf had led such a wild life that the Archbishop of Paris refused to ...
Healthcare in France: What is a mutuelle? - Complete France
WEBFeb 8, 2017 · As the state only pays for around 70% of the majority of healthcare costs, many of those living in France choose to purchase a top-up health insurance, called a mutuelle, to cover the rest of the cost. There are numerous insurers to choose from and, as with all types of insurance, a wide range of policies with …