On The Subject Of Driving In France Roads
Paul asks…
Driving in France with a clear view?
First of only people who know the answer and not guessing the answer i am going to france in a couple of weeks i will be driving over there in my own car the thing is my car has tinted windows do they allow cars with tinted windows on there roads or is it illegal to drive with tinted Windows on french roads
Stewart McIntosh answers:
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Categories: Motoring Tags: Autoroutes of France, driving, France, Hospitality/Recreation, Politics, Right- and left-hand traffic, Road transport, Stewart McIntosh, Toll road
Chin celebrates lemon and citrus
Dubbed “the city of lemons”, Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, celebrates annually the local product. The lemon feast is a unique event in the world, featuring giant patterns exclusively composed of citrus and floats decorated with oranges and lemons.
Since the 15th century, Chin is a major producer of lemons. Beginning of the 20th century, the Mediterranean town imposed as the leading producer on the continent. In 1929, a hotelier had the idea to organize an exhibition of flowers and citrus fruits. The success was such that the following year, party down streets with carts of shrubs planted oranges and lemons.
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Categories: Events Tags: Chin, Europe, Food and drink, French Riviera, Fruit preserves, Hospitality/Recreation, Menton, Orange, Political history, Structure, Tropical agriculture
Citroen 2CVs on the Route d’Or
The renowned Citroen 2CV is the legend of a move around the fragrance town of Grasse (Dept 06, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence) organised with the local lovers club yet attracting contributors from across Europe to sign up the “Route d’Or” (gold route) that meanders through the mimosa-clad hillsides of Provence at the end of February when you can anticipate sunlit weather nearly all year.
The particular rally occurs on the weekend break of 26-27 Feb . 2011.
For more info see http://www.azur2cv.org/ (in French)
Official Tourist Office for Grasse Click Here
Categories: Events Tags: French Riviera, Grasse, Hospitality/Recreation, Politics
Mimosa Festival on the Cote d’Azur
The town of Mandelieu-la-Napoule (06 Cote d’Azur. Provence) hosts an annual Fete du Mimosa each February (18-27 February 2011) which brightens the soul after Winter and offers the promise of summer to come.
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Categories: Events Tags: Bormes-les-Mimosas, France, French Riviera, Grasse, Hospitality/Recreation, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Mimosa
Demolition of the Shepherd Hotel
France firmly condemns the demolition from the Shepherd Hotel within East Jerusalem in planning for the construction of a brand-new settlement. This kind of demolition jeopardizes the prospect of an lasting settlement of the turmoil, in which Jerusalem is destined to become the capital of the two States, Israel along with the future Palestinian Express.
Our position regarding arrangement activity is obvious and regular. It was all reaffirmed by the European Union in the findings of the Unusual Affairs Authorities on 12 13: pay outs, including those in East Jerusalem, are usually illegal below international law and comprise an obstacle in order to peace. In this respect, the functions must try to keep from any provocation.
Violette de Toulouse
Although Toulouse (31 Haut-Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees) is often referred to as the “Pink City” it also has a claim to be called the “Violet City” as every winter the city celebrates the Violette de Toulouse.The Fete de la Violette Festival takes place on the weekend of 5-6 February 2011. in the Place du Capitole.
Categories: Events Tags: Biology, Botany, geography, Hospitality/Recreation, Midi-Pyrénées, Toulouse, Viola, Violette de Toulouse
French porcelain: the art of receiving
If everywhere in the world, the simple name of Limoges evokes that of porcelain, it is because the first deposit of kaolin was discovered circa 1760, near the City limousine. Porcelain quickly became an indispensable element of arts of the table in French.
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Categories: Tour Tags: Ceramic art, Ceramic materials, Chinese ceramics, Chinese culture, Dielectrics, Hospitality/Recreation, Limoges, Plastic arts, porcelain, Pottery, Visual arts
Mountain cuisine: cooking at the corner of fire
At a time where the snow covers the peaks, cottages inhabit skiers and naturels… spaces lovers After a day in the great outdoors, anything such as a flat mountain to regain forces!
The specialty of the mountainous regions, is before all their kitchen gives courage to confront the negative temperatures. The cheese is often an essential ingredient. Beaufort of the Alps, County and Jura cancoillotte, cantal or Saint-NECTAIRE le massif central, besides munster or tomme and Savoie… emmental The choice does not fail.
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The enchanting Christmas: East and North of the France festivities and markets
Magic, enchantment and wine starter in the cities of Eastern and Northern France, Christmas markets delight children and adults for centuries.
Since 1570, Strasbourg welcomes each year market of Christmas, the famous “Christkindelsmärik”, the oldest France Christmas market. Germanic tradition came from the bottom of the centuries, it allows to buy traditional handicrafts: fir trees, Christmas decorations, nurseries, santons, local handicrafts, confectionery and mulled wine accompanied by restoring objects. ”It is especially late in the afternoon, when the night falls, the magic installs: showcases shine, decorations embellish the facades and the smells of spices and cinnamon perfume streets”, explained the representatives of the Office de tourisme de Strasbourg. Kléber square, grand FIR was installed as early as mid-November.
Vacations Labels in the mountains!
Mountain labels allow tourists to locate the type of residence provided by ski resort at the first glance.
Emanating from a desire to harmonize the heritage of the French ski, labels are a standard of quality home to face global competition while respecting areas of this seasonal tourism targets.
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Categories: France Travel Tags: Hospitality/Recreation, Ski, Ski resort