Violet the Pilot in France is the second book in children’s series written by author Bettina Bathe. This adventure involves a hot air balloon trip in Provence, France. Proud Canadian author and commercial pilot, Bettina Bathe was certain to include a Canadian flag patch on her main character’s shoulder. However, Violet the pilot also embraces […]
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Paternity Testing Regulation Help Or Hindrance
Paternity Testing Regulation: Help or Hindrance? The French legislation has passed a law which prohibits testing for paternity without the involvement of the court system. Article 16-11 of the civil code states that in order for an individual to legally conduct a paternity test, he or she must first have a court-appointed lawyer assigned to […]
Buying Tips For France Part 2
11. Buying land in France Any purchase of a French property covering more than a hectare (2.47 acres) has to be referred to the Soci
Arranging The Finance For A Resale Property
Before you start to look for a property in France it is vital to know your budget. How much money do you have? How much are you prepared to borrow? Can you obtain a loan for the amount you require? Different regions of France, and different parts of those regions, have varying prices for similar […]
Official Figures Suggest You Go South For The Best French Property Buys
Want the latest news on the French property scene? Wondering what house prices are doing in the Languedoc? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve got hold of figures just released by the French National Estate Agents’ Association (FNAIM). If you’re thinking of investing in property in France, then it’s important you know which parts […]
Buying Tips For France Part 1
1. Why buy a place in France? Buying a French home is a major financial decision, so it’s important to be clear about your objectives. Are you looking to make an investment, or do you plan to relocate and work, set up a business, or even retire? If your purchase is a holiday home, will […]
Origins Of The Pool Game
Nobody really knows the origins of billiards. The common belief is that the game originated as a game that was played outdoors which was a bit different from croquet that was played early in the 14th century in France. Its said it became quite popular and when the cold weather did not allow the game […]
France Casinos
France is home to a huge number of casinos, both large and small, and is without a doubt the leader in the European casino scene. France casinos are found throughout the country, including several in Paris, but probably the most prestigious and glamorous are to be found in the south of France, along the famous […]
Do S And Don Ts For The Us On This Years Davis Cup
The expectation for the US team for the Davis Cup quarterfinals is high. The United States is forecasted to beat Chile on grass in Rancho Mirage, Calif. And France is given around a 45% chance of winning at Russia in the opposite quarterfinal tie, which could hinge on the status of Russia’s Marat Safin, still […]
France Records Win In Women S Epee At World Championships
France won the Women’s Epee team competition, crushing the home town Russian team 45-37 in the gold medal bout. Germany earned bronze with a 42-40 win over Estonia. In epee, fencers attempt to earn points by hitting their opponent’s 1/24th of a second before they get hit. The event simulates a duel to first blood […]
Cycling Legend Greg Lemond Champions The Fight Against Diabetes
In 1986, Greg LeMond became the first American to win the largest single annual sporting event in the world, the Tour de France. LeMond went on to taste victory again in the 1989 Tour de France, and again one month later in the 1989 World Championships. Then, as a final coup before retiring from competitive […]
World Cup 2006 Preview Ivory Coast
Outright Odds: 80/1 Group C Winners: 9/1 The Ivory Coast topped their qualifying group but the margins between success and failure were so intense it came down to a single penalty kick with just four minutes of qualification remaining. In the penultimate qualifying match, the Ivorians needed a victory against Cameroon to ensure qualification, but […]
World Cup 2006 Preview Switzerland
Outright Odds: 150/1 Group G Winners: 4/1 Switzerland qualified from the same group as Group F opponents France and also remained unbeaten in 10 qualifying matches, with four wins and six draws. After finishing in runners-up spot they faced Turkey, a side they had beaten just once in their history, in the play-offs. After winning […]
Will The Victory Celebration Be Serving Chianti Or Pinot Noir
With Le Bleus victory over Portugal on Wednesday the stage is set for a thriller in Berlin on Sunday featuring the versatility of Italy and the crafty leadership of the veteran laden France squad. In the World Cup to this point, Italy has tallied 11 goals and they have come at the head or toe […]
World Cup 2006 Review Semi Finals Final
The World Cup is over for another four years and it was Italy, rather than hosts Germany or a rejuvenated France, that were crowned World champions. Here is a short round up of the semi final, third and fourth place play off and the final itself to complete BetBonus.co.uk’s comprehensive coverage of the greatest tournament […]
Pepsi 400 Daytona International Speedway
After numerous frustrating finishes, Tony Stewart finally won at NASCAR’s most famous track. Stewart dominated the rain-delayed Pepsi 400 last year, but still needed a dramatic four-wide pass to move to the front, then pulled away on a restart with nine laps left to seal his first Nextel Cup victory in 14 starts at Daytona […]
World Cup 2006 Preview France
Outright Odds: 12/1 Group G Winners: 1/2 France were required to call on the cavalry to ensure qualification to the finals. Stuck in fourth place in their group, retired veterans Zinedine Zidane, Claude Makelele and Lilian Thuram returned to the side in an attempt to turn around the fortunes of the failing side. A precious […]
Is Your Site Sexy
Recently on-line classified sites became very popular among the wide Internet public. Why? From the one hand it is a free advertising for the customers that is worth value for their money, from the other- classified and well-structured information in various categories (businesses, products, services) is very useful for those who are looking for some […]
The Essential Guide To Learn French In France
Learning French in France is far and away the best way to pick up that language, and if you have any doubt about that, take a look at me. For years and years, I studied the French language, but until I took a course to learn French in France, I never really got anywhere. You […]
Learning Survival French Before Traveling To France
Will you be traveling to France in the near future? Are you ready to meet the locals? If you think you are not yet equipped the best way you should be before going on a leisure or business trip to France, at least bring French survival phrases with you. It won’t be much but it […]