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BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU : WHAT IS ALL THE FUSS ABOUT??
Beaujolais Nouveau – that much-ballyhooed cherry-red colored vintage that's best served chilled -- is clearly not for wine snobs. This fresh and fruity red is the result of a quick fermentation process that ends up with a tasty, clean wine that is enjoyed by palates the world over.
Read more ...Taxe d’Habitation Changes For 2020???
The move to abolish Taxe D'Habitation for 80 percent of people living in France by 2020 has been championed by French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Edouard Philippe alike.
And on Wednesday, France's Minister of Public Action and Accounts revealed exactly who the changes will affect.
Read more ...3rd "Balade Découverte" At Veretuil Sur Charente
Under a morning mist along the banks of the river Charente a crowd of 100 eager, local enthusiasts gathered at 10h00 on Sunday 10th September. Not your normal Sunday morning and certainly not at that hour!! For this day was the third "Balade Découverte" in the beautiful and historical village of Verteuil-Sur-Charente.
Read more ...Confolens Music Festival
Since 1957, Confolens has held a famous world music and dance festival: Confolens Festival, which attracts 150,000 visitors every summer in August. For a week, all borders are erased and all is colour, passion and sharing. Around 600 artists from all 5 continents and 350 volunteers put on shows connected with the arts and popular traditions of the world. A skilful blend of different cultures sets the town centre alight with folk music and dance rhythms.
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Do I Need A Smoke Alarm For My Home Insurance To Be Valid?
As of March 8 2015, the law requires that all homes in France must have at least one functioning smoke detector installed.
It is the owner's responsibility to ensure this is done, so if you're renting to someone, you need to make sure that a working, compliant smoke detector is installed.
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