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River Fishing in France – The Nicest Places in the World


Updated: April 16, 2012
Fishing in France

Fishing in France © David Keep@flickr CC-BY

My husband is a keen fisherman and loves to spend hours sitting on the banks of a river waiting for the fish to bite. Whenever we go over to France, he vanishes for the day to enjoy this very peaceful pastime and invariably returns with some very nice fresh fish indeed, which I then prepare for our evening meal.

We spend many happy days in the south of France, in Provence, where I grew up and over the years he has found some marvellous places to indulge his passion for river fishing. One of his favourite places is on the River Sorgues where he goes fly-fishing for trout and I have to say that this is some of the best tasting trout I have ever cooked.

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Tour de France bike race


Updated: December 12, 2011
Tour de France bike race
The first ever Tour de France took place way back in 1903 and since then has been held annually except during the war years that is. The bike race covers an amazing amount ground and those competing in it travel 3,600 kilometres through France and other nearby countries. It is... [read more]

The history of Le Mans 24 hour car race


Updated: December 4, 2011
The history of Le Mans 24 hour car race
France has many wonderful traditions, the elegant military Ecole de Saumur, the high class chic fashion houses of Paris and the great Le Mans 24 hour car race are just a few of these superb places and events that are synonymous with French style and panache. Le Mans 24 hours... [read more]

French Equestrian riders for the Olympics


Updated: November 10, 2011
French Equestrian riders for the Olympics
With the 2012 Olympics fast approaching everyone is gearing up for the games. The equestrian world is full of anticipation as to who will be proudly representing their countries at this extremely prestigious event. Walking away with an Olympic medal has to be seen as the very pinnacle of success... [read more]

Paris Dakar race


Updated: November 8, 2011
Paris Dakar race
The Paris-Dakar challenge first took place an amazing thirty three years ago. The brainchild of Thierry Sabine this incredibly gruelling race through the Sahara Desert became known as one of the most prestigious rallies throughout the globe. It all began when Monsieur Sabine was taking part in the Abidjan-Nice Rally... [read more]

L’Ecole de Saumur – The Cadre Noir


Updated: November 4, 2011
I have always been passionate about horses and when I first heard about L’Ecole de Saumur, I felt I had to find out as much about it as I possibly could. I had read a short article about this tremendous place and had the good fortune of meeting a horseman... [read more]

France selects Mathieu Bastareaud for Six Nations rugby squad


Updated: July 2, 2011
France rugby team has decided to include centre Mathieu Bastareaud in its 30-man squad that will be representing the country in the Six Nations matches this year. 21-year-old Bastareaud had lost his place in the team back in October of last year because it was found out that he had... [read more]

Swiss tennis player Roger Federer talks to US golfer Tiger Woods


Updated: January 22, 2010
World number one tennis star Roger Federer has been talking to the world’s number one golf star Tiger Woods and he is optimistic that the American will soon be making his comeback. Following a car crash in which he was the driver, and admitting to having been unfaithful to his... [read more]

British boxer Amir Khan has new deal with Golden Boy Promotions


Updated: January 22, 2010
British boxer Amir Khan has revealed that he has agreed a deal with Golden Boy Promotions in America. 23-year-old Khan, who comes from Bolton and who has had Frank Warren as his promoter since 2005, is now going to be with Oscar De Hoya’s promotional company in a bid for... [read more]

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