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Readers' tips: How to choose a good bottle of wine in a French supermarket
Each week The Local asks readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in France. This week we asked our readers what advice they have on finding a good bouteille de vin at le supermarché.
Readers’ tips: What you need to know about viewing properties in France
Each week The Local asks its readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in France. This week we asked their opinion on what you need to know about viewing properties in France. Here's what they had to say.
Readers' tips: What are the best charities in France to donate to?
Each week The Local asks its readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in France. This week we asked their opinion on which charities in France they think are worth considering donating to. Here's what they had to say.
Readers’ tips: The best mobile phone deals for foreigners living in rural France
Each week The Local asks its readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in France. This week we asked their opinion on which mobile phone provider to go with if you live in rural France. Here's what they had to say.
Readers’ tips: What should you pack when coming to France from the US?
Each week The Local asks its readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in France. This week we asked our American readers what they bring with them to France from the US. Here's what they had to say.
Readers' tips: What should you do if you're suffering from depression in France?
Each week The Local asks its readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in France. This week we asked their opinion on what you should do if you're suffering from depression in France. Here's what they had to say.
Readers' tips: Which website is the best for property hunting in France?
Each week The Local asks its readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in France. This week we asked their opinion on which website is the best for property hunting in France. Here's what they had to say.
Readers' tips: What is the best French TV show for language learners?
Each week The Local asks its readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in France. This week we asked their opinion on the best French TV show to watch for people trying to learn the language. And they came up with a lot of good viewing options.
So where is the best place in France to buy a car?
Each week The Local asks its readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in France. This week we asked their opinion on the best place to buy a car in France and why. There was a clear winner and it wasn't what we were expecting.
Readers' tips: Which supermarket in France is the best to shop at?
Each week The Local asks its readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in France. This week we asked their opinion on which supermarket in France offers the best shopping experience and why. Here's what they had to say.
Readers' tips: Which bank offers the best account for foreigners in France?
Each week The Local asks its readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in France. This week we asked their opinion on which bank offers the best account for foreigners living in France. Here's what they had to say.
Readers' tips: What's the best smartphone app for learning French?
Each week The Local asks its readers to share their tips about various aspects of living in France. This week we asked their opinion on the best mobile phone app for learning the lingo. Here’s what they had to say.
'The French among the world's stingiest tippers'
The French have never been big on tipping, but according to a new survey they increasingly pay what they owe and not a penny more. An expert has an interesting explanation, which has nothing to do with the French being cheap.