Well, the 8th of May has come around once again and so 'Les Tricolores' have been unfurled on all the monuments in the villages and towns, and preparations made for celebrating the end of the Second World War in France.
This has been one of those "come and go" celebrations in France where it was somewhat difficult to find sufficient veterans with genuine links to the Resistance to stand in front of the memorials while the National Anthem was played.
I say "come and go" because various politicians have had a hand in changing the dates and meanings of these celebrations in order to pander to different sectors of the community.
Advice for property owners from Glynis Shaw of French Connections, along with two specific holiday properties, are featured in an article in the Summer edition of glossy magazine Destination France.
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Try this recipe for a delicious tart made using Comte cheese from the Franche Comte region in Eastern France.
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Glynis Shaw of French Connections provies a personal first hand account of a recent 4 day visit to the Franche-Comte region in Eastern France, where you can discover an unspoilt region with fascinating history and delicious cuisine.
There's still time to book a trip to France this bank holiday weekend. Go on, do something bold and impromptu! You could soon be eating moules frites and sipping local wine in the sunshine.
