Covid complications causing concerns

Martin and Nadine haven’t been to France since January, and Covid complications certainly are an issue and a constant worry. It seems sorting out a ferry crossing isn’t the only hurdle. Is it better to go or to cancel?

Requirements for driving in France – Breath Test Kits

On 1st July 2012, a law was introduced in France: all drivers had to carry a breath test kit in their car. Find out why and if or how that law was implemented. Read more about the driving requirements in France.

Kouign-amann vs Lardy cake

Kouign-amann is a beautiful, buttery, traditional Breton cake. During the current lockdown, unable to travel to Brittany, we have found an alternative: the British lardy cake. Read on.

Exporting a UK-bought LHD car to France

Is it possible or indeed practical to buy a LHD car in the UK, originally registered in Poland, and then import it to France? Are there guidelines to be followed?

Driving in France

In recent years, travelling across to the continent and driving in France has become increasingly easy for Brits, but there are laws and regulations to bear in mind while driving abroad.

General

Gateau Basque

by Martin Jarvis | Sep 3, 2011 | General | 1 comment

Looks good!

I have just received this postcard from my French teacher.

The hint is not a subtle one!

I think he wants me to make this cake for our first lesson in a couple of weeks…. he will argue that making a cake from a French recipe is good for my comprehension.

He may be right though, as I am struggling with the word ‘un bourrelet’… any ideas ?

Take-the-hint

Is he thinking of his stomach…just a little?

Martin Jarvis

Martin Jarvis is a professional web developer and a WordPress expert, with a passion for all things "France" - including his lovely wife Nadine! With a french wife, a house on the border of Brittany and the Pays de la Loire, an aunt in Paris, his wife's family in Bordeaux, and a dear (now sadly departed) friend on the Cote d'Azur, Martin is well placed to comment on France from the point of view of an Englishman. Hopefully, this interest in France and his experience as a developer and marketer of websites will help make this site invaluable to francophiles everywhere.

General

Tardis bins

General

‘La Bellevue’ Pouançay

1 Comment

Martin Jarvis on September 18, 2011 at 5:58 am

According to my LaRousse ‘un bourrelet’ can mean a ‘weather strip’ or ‘draft excluder’, a ‘fold of fat’ or ‘roll of flesh’ – so you can take your pick for the Gateau Basque!