Berry Deep France
Strangers in a strange land. Nearly 20 years in "La Belle France", some of us never came here for a lifestyle change, we live here because we don't live somewhere else. Welcome to a few thoughts on life in the "real" smalltownFrance. The same hassle as life anywhere else with different-shaped bread. Berry Deep France, for ex-pats, angry parents, bed and breakfast bankrupts or Saturday night rockers
Recent PostsYes, there is just enough snow, and this weekend most high altitude French ski resorts, open for business. The holidays are still three weeks away, so this is the chance for the locals to take to the slopes, before the holidaymakers arrive. And talki...
Here's one I must have, lurking at the back of the letterbox. An unbeatable offer from Disney Resort Paris. It says that as a "privileged customer" - I went once five years ago - I am invited to spend an unforgettable "Christmas weekend" at the t...
Time to trawl through the crap that has accumulated in my letter box - bundles of brochures and adverts for things I generally don't want or need. They are however an excellent barometer of the way we live. So, it may not have escaped your notice, b...
How could this one escape my notice . . . last Thursday was Beaujolais Nouveau (bojolay noovoh) – as a less than reasonable drinker of wine, the third Thursday of November should be a red letter day – time to indulge more than ever in the nobl...
What can you say that hasn't already been said. The event has been qualified as "shameful" The national verdict on Thierry Henry's "Hand of God" goal that qualified France for the 2010 World Cup in South Afrcia. General public and media view of ...
You could hardly say that the French are flooding into their swime flu vaccination centres, however, numbers are up on last week. The nation’s hospital A&E units are however clogged with thousands of people suffering with symptoms of A/H1N1. Sw...
This blog is currently rated a 3.80 out of a possible 5 based on 5 comments.
stephen bellinghamDon't ask me who rates FabFrog at 4.3.
Surely there can't be that many jaded effete intellectuals out there who think they could do a better job.
For variety, consistency and quality this is the best French blog extant.
Congratulations Nick and hope the job situation sorts itself out soon.
madhatterIt's always funny to get feelings about france from "strangers", Cher is quit one of the most anonymous departement in France but you still stand in quiet a nice way.
do you know Ariege?
Theresa HallIt as nice to see your part of France. My nephew, who is a musician lives in Paris and is returning there tomorrow. Bon Voyage and see you in a weeks time.
GO! Smell the flowersFrance is part of our masterplan - great blog. Glad you're smeliing the flowers!
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My nephew, who is a musician lives in Paris and is returning there tomorrow
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