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  Day 3434 (Tuesday) 3rd November 2026. This is Saint Paul de Vence and this is a small town north of Nice. French Pharmacies Pharmacies. In the UK, you will get a pharmacy in the bigger towns or in shopping centres. In France it feels like every village has a pharmacy. I think that it may be entirely possible that France has the world’s highest concentration of pharmacies per square mile. We don’t have any shops at all in my village but the nearest village with shops is a few miles away and has one small supermarket, one restaurant, one bar, two florists – opposite each other, and a pharmacy. There is always a little old lady sitting on a chair in the pharmacy waiting for her pills and listening to everything you say when you speak to the pharmacist – and then sharing the juicy details with everyone she knows. French Florists And I mentioned two florists in a village of a few hundred people – well alongside having the world’s highest concentration of pharmacies, I think it’s possi...
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  Day 3433 (Monday) 2nd November 2026. This is Villefranche-sur-Mer and this is Eze Bord de Mer It was lovely and warm again this morning and the winter woolies were replaced with a summer dress just for the morning. We went into Nice for our weekly kebab which was even nicer than usual. There was a cruise ship in the bay and the passengers were very lucky with the weather. The sky was a wonderful colour. When we got home the sun had gone behind the buildings and the winter woolies were back out.   8 Autumnal French Recipes from Across France Published: November 16, 2024 by François   As the crisp autumn air sweeps across France, the nation’s kitchens come alive with the rich flavours of the season. From hearty stews to warming casseroles, France’s autumn cuisine is as diverse as its regions. Each area brings its own take on autumnal ingredients, showcasing local produce, seasonal vegetables, and age-old recipes passed down through generations. Let’s embark on a culinary ...
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  Day 3432 (Sunday) 1st November 2026. This is Nice airport and this is sunset in Nice. It was quite cold all day today and I had to put my winter comfies on and close the door - first time this year. 6 things to look forward to in France in November People taste wine and cheer during the official launch of the 2025 edition of the "Beaujolais Nouveau" wine in the streets of Lyon,   central-eastern France, on November 19, 2026 Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP The weather's getting colder, the nights are drawing in and the news is dominated by strikes and protests - so here are six things to look forward to in France this November. The news from France has all been a bit serious recently, but the country still has plenty to offer when it comes to thing to look forward to in November. Here's a few suggestions; Public holidays - normally, November has two public holidays; Toussaint (All Saints) on November 1st and Armistice Day on November 11th. This year, Toussaint falls on a...
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