Entries from July 2009

July 16, 2009

Le Grau du Roi – The shops, my personal favorites

Historically, the French patronize a wide variety of sole proprietors for virtually all of their basic needs:  meat, bread, vegetables and a host of other supplies.  Of course now much of these needs are provided by large grocery stores, corporate behemoths where one never meets le partron.  I still believe there are advantages to developing [...]

July 13, 2009

Your mobile phone in France – UPDATE

I recently reviewed the telecommunication options for those traveling in France.  Among the companies offering service in Europe (including Callineurope and Mobal) the following are my recommendations.  Unlike the better known plans there are no set up fees with the following and per minute costs are minimal. Consider either of these two options: 1. If [...]