Mealtime Rhythm
Think about mealtimes in a ‘typical’ UK household and they might run to a cooked breakfast, or cereal and toast if you’re in a hurry, sandwich, crisps and a diet coke at lunchtime and then a hot meal in the evening – either freshly prepared or pre-cooked from the supermarket. At the weekend, they’ll be […]
Anyone for Lunch?
If you’re in France and try to go shopping between 12.00pm and 2.00pm you may well find the shop you want is firmly shut. And if you happen to be in a shop that’s closing for lunch, don’t worry, they’ll let you know in no uncertain terms and turf you out into the street bang […]
French Café Culture
French café culture is a deeply ingrained part of daily life in France — it’s not just about drinking coffee, but about social connection, reflection, and the art of slowing down. Here’s what defines it: Cafés in France are social hubs and have historically been places to meet friends, discuss politics or art, read newspapers, or […]
Take the FBN quiz to see how immersed into the French way of life you are
To take the FBN quiz to find out how immersed into the French way of life you are By Howard Lewis France has been a popular holiday destination for British people for many years – it’s close to the UK, was the first country you went to on a school trip or a booze run, […]
Cancer Support France
Providing free, confidential support for all English speaking people in France whose lives have been touched by cancer Cancer Support France is a network of 13 volunteer associations all affiliated to Cancer Support France (National). Every association is independently registered in France with the common aim of providing free and confidential support to every English […]
French life, expert help, no stress.
FBN Service Providers are waiting to assist you We now have an “all new” webpage that allows you, for the very first time, to view our network of Service Providers. They are fully comfortable in communicating in both English and French to help you complete your tasks; and understand the specifics of assisting people who […]
Inheritance planning in France
This is a discussion hosted by The Franco British Network (FBN) featuring lawyer Christophe Dutertre, an expert in international succession and notarial law. Inheritance Planning Part 1 / Inheritance planning in France, French vs English Law Hosted by Tharwat Mansour of the Franco British Network with guest lawyer Christophe Dutertre. They discuss: ** French vs. […]
Starting a French/English Conversation Group
Almost certainly, the biggest challenge we Brits face when moving to France is the language. It’s not about mastering the intricacies of the subjunctive; it’s about surviving a trip to the pharmacy, ordering at the bakery, or calling a plumber in an emergency. GCSE French — however faint and distant the memory — might give […]
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Mr Roger Haigh, MBE.
Roger was more than just the President of the Franco British Network, he was the founder, a dedicated colleague, and a kind friend to all. In so many ways Roger positively impacted the lives of many British nationals living and visiting France. He gave his time and energy so generously, along with his dedication and […]
Driving in France with a UK Licence
We have a ChatFBN session about the need to exchange a UK driving licence when driving in France, answering the following questions: Can I drive in France with my UK driving licence? Steps to exchange a UK driving licence Can I use my French licence in the UK? FBN Events Manager, Tharwat Mansour chats […]