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A RABBIT infestation in France is to the cause of the most devastating losses faced by cereal farmers in 30 years.

And under French Law, it's their neighbours that are to blame causing deep rifts amongst the residents of small agricultural communes, according to today's Times Online.

SOMEONE has finally totted it up. We always suspected it but now, according to the Telegraph, it's official.

The French take 37 days holidays a year compared with the UK's 26 days.

But there's more.

Now add the two hour lunch every day. If in France we have 37 days holiday then that must mean we work 223 days of the year (52 weeks x 5 days a week - 37 days holiday = 223 days).

The French invented the measure of weight they called the kilogram in 1795.

But scientists are scratching their heads today as the original 18th century weights fluctuate mysteriously.

IT's a recurring theme. Today, the BBC report on the French politician who is up in arms about France's entry for the eurovision song contest.

The problem this time? The song is in english.

In 1992, a french government minister, Jacques Toutbon, attempted to stem the tide of english words used in the French language by introducing a number of new laws.

IT's a confusing and much asked about subject. Moira O'Neill offers some sound advice to expats in France regarding the current inheritance tax laws and to get your taxes sorted before moving abroad.

According to experts there are now over a million of them. Don't be suprised to see wild boar on the menu everywhere you go in France this year.  Read the full article