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04/02/2010 US jazz supremo Metheny re-invents one-man band in France

Kicking off his new world tour is the jazz guitar legend himself, a piano, a full-rhythm section, robot guitars and pipe organs made from water...

04/02/2010 Cinema review: Taken to the edge

Picturenose's James Drew enjoys that rarest of treats – a US remake of a UK original that more than does justice to its source.

03/02/2010 What's on in Europe in February: Berlin film festival, Caravaggio, the Mardi Gras

The Berlin film fest, a rare look in Rome at Caravaggio's "chiaroscuro", the Mardi Gras in Venice and a range of Chopin bicentenary concerts...

28/01/2010 Cinema review: Things fall apart

Picturenose’s James Drew finds much to appreciate in The Road (2009) – a vision of what it might be like to be left behind after the world has...

27/01/2010 Paris menswear plays with pants

Raf Simons and Korea's Songzio presented wide, flowing pants; Croatia's Damir Doma wowed the crowd with big gathered mujik-style trousers...

26/01/2010 Football legend Cantona plays in Paris stage debut

Tuesday’s premier of Face au Paradis will be the first time Eric Cantona performed live to a theatre audience.

25/01/2010 France battles theft of cultural treasures

While thefts have declined by a factor of four in the past decade, France and Italy remain the two countries where precious artworks and antiques...

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Introducing Renting a home in France

Introducing Renting a home in France

Here's a short introduction to our Renting a house or an apartment section for France.

Introducing Buying a house in France

Introducing Buying a house in France

Here's a short introduction to our Buying a house or apartment section for France.

Clubs, groups and associations in France

Clubs, groups and associations in France

From Gaelic clubs to Canadian Alumni organisations, there is bound to be an English-speaking club for you in France.

Fitness tips for 2010

Fitness tips for 2010

It’s time to get active! Research shows exercise can improve your health, confidence and quality of life.