French Kiss of Death
France has only had 3 deaths from Swine Flu but a delightful way of life is about to change.
La "Bise" – the mutliple kissing on the cheek – is about to be banned. Is it 3 or 4 kisses on the cheek? Just keep them coming!! Such a shame. French schools are being instructed to ban the practise. Even la "bise" (we should say it is a polite greeting) for your teacher is no longer allowed by school children. Can you imagine that being allowed in UK schools? More detailsPosted via email from howard’s posterous
Stumble it!LA Times (USA) reports on an annual festival in Luquet (the annual fete locale, or traditional village fair, for this medieval hamlet) with its neighbour Saint Christaud. Luquet is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in southwestern France. The women were busy preparing a sit-down cassoulet feast for 400 people,.....click title for details
One important issue which can sometimes be overlooked by investors buying in France is that of inheritance.When purchasing a French property it is important to consider your inheritance position and ensure that any wishes and goals have been properly covered.The 2001 French inheritance act has meant that a spouse's position.....click title for details
