29 October 2015 Vive la différence A view from the other side by Richard Pooley Having lived in France for 2½ years I have got used to trying to explain those habits and quirks of the French which puzzle our visitors from abroad, but I am not so used to dealing with things the other… Continue reading Issue 26: 2015 10 29: Vive la difference
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Issue 19:2015 09 10: Are the French really out to lunch?
10 September 2015 Are the French really out to lunch? Or are the English several sandwiches short of a decent ‘picnique’? by Richard Pooley “Oh la vache!”* exclaimed Alain. He’s an ex-rugby player and keen supporter of our local Top 14 club, Brive – but when told last weekend that the next home match would… Continue reading Issue 19:2015 09 10: Are the French really out to lunch?