Tag Archives: Lunch

I meet one of my readers at Espinas

Posted on 13/07/2010 by

  This summer’s weekly walks at Espinas got off to a good start last Wednesday with René leading. I have written about Espinas on these pages before (click here). The picture above shows one of the local sights. The man wearing the … Continue reading →

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Eat well in France – 10 top tips

Posted on 14/06/2010 by

Although noted for its cuisine, you don’t always eat well in France. A writer’s lot in France provides 10 top tips for enjoying a restaurant meal. Continue reading →

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French social customs 4: table manners part 2

Posted on 21/03/2010 by

People in France eat out a lot (although somewhat less during the present crise).  On Sundays, you will often see whole families from grandparents down to babies tucking into a five-course meal.  This is the reason why French children are … Continue reading →

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Lunch with the troisième âge

Posted on 10/03/2010 by

Lunch is alive and well in France.  Nowhere is this more in evidence than in the Troisième Age (Third Age) club we belong to.  It organises excursions around the region a few times a year, the highlight of which is … Continue reading →

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