French schoolchildren appear to have it all. In the summertime, they get a whole nine weeks off! However, not all of their time off is dedicated to rest and play, thanks to a popular educational too. Find out more about the French “Cahiers de Vacances”.
Half Term is nearly upon us. What will your children do during the holidays and how do working parents cope during the break?
Take a look what holiday activities are on offer for some lucky pupils in Brittany
The 2011 French School Holiday dates for each zone are now available. If you are a holiday property owner in France you may need to be aware of these to forecast your peak times (and prices).
Nicola’s children take swimming lessons every Wednesday. Her son’s impressive diving swimming instructor has asked her for conversation lessons in English. Should she oblige? Take a look.
Do you always have an entrée with your meal? How about when your children eat in the school canteen? The French set high standards for school meals, but what happens when the school cook is on holiday?
Find out what disaster strikes when the school cook takes her vacances
