Since I began visiting French towns on Saturdays I have witnessed I don't know how many wedding parties in front of the local town halls. Some have been more memorable than others, but they all seem to have one thing in common: the wish of the couple...

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On the Rhône Express, the new tramway that runs between Gare Saint Exupéry and Gare Part Dieu in Lyon, he caught my eye - or rather my ear - because of his English with a real English accent. From behind he looked like a teenager with his jeans hanging...

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Lyon between Marseille and Paris. Unavoidable when you head north or south. Its busy car tunnel which requires an hour of your time. It's two rivers Rhône and Saône. Its glorius past and its attempts at getting a fashionable present. For people in Marseille...

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Summertime means outdoor activities, even more than in winter. Thus, whilst I have not been on vacation, I have still been doing lots of day and weekend trips. It is amazing how much you can do without spending a lot of money. With a little planning you...

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