New rules from June 2nd to June 22nd

Today Prime Minister Edouard Philippe made the announcements about the new rules for the coming period starting June 2nd. Good news, the rules are much softened.

Les Hauts de France Region

Let's go now to the North of France : Les Hauts de France. What to see ? what to eat and drink ? what to do ? Let's go !

Carbonade Flamande

Anne-Sophie, has grown up in the North of France, and is happy to share with you her recipe of the Carbonade Flamande. Please note, that for this speciality the ingredients are left to simmer together for at least 3 hours at low heat.

✅ The Carbonade Flamande - Needs 3 hours at low heat.
👉 1,2 kg morceaux de bœuf - beef in pieces
👉 Beurre ou saindoux - butter or pork fat
👉 3 oignons - Onions
👉 3 cuillères soupe de vergeoise brune - like brown sugar
👉 1 cuillère à soupe de vinaigre - vinegar
 👉 Bière blonde des 3 Monts - or any amber beer
👉 Sel et poivre - Salt and Pepper
👉 1 bouquet garni - You can buy already made with parsley, thyme, and bay leaf
 
✔️ Start to brown the beef with the butter/saindoux in a pan
✔️ When done, remove from the pan.
✔️ In the pan, onions and vergeoise.
✔️ When onions are partly cooked, add the vinegar.
✔️ Add the beef
✔️ Add the beer (cover the beef with beer)
✔️ Add the bouquet garni
✔️ Live 3 hours at low heat.
                                     

Enjoy 
Anne-Sophie

Funny expression: ne pas être sorti de l'auberge

When you are in a messy situation and have difficulties finding a way out.

Outstanding, Amazing Performance

It's difficult to believe this is possible, but they did it !

Enjoy

Enjoy

How about a week-end or some holidays in the Grand Est Region

Let's go now to the Grand Est Region North East of France. What to see ? what to eat and drink ? what to do ? Let's go !

Quiche Lorraine - A recipe from the Grand Est Region

How about making a quiche Lorraine ? Very easy to do, and delicious to eat !

Bank Holidays in France for the year 2020

In France, as you may have noticed, we are quite lucky to benefit from many Bank Holidays.

Funny expression: faire le pont

When there is a working day between 2 non working days, and you decide not to work that day, you would say : faire le Pont.

Your holidays in France this summer

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced today, that we will be able to go on holidays in July and August, despite the Pandemic, whether to the mainland or in the overseas departments.

 

However, this will be possible only if a second wave of the pandemic doesn't occur. 
The government got the engagement from the tourism sector that we will be fully refunded in the event of a cancellation linked to the Covid. (However, we would recommend to check when booking !!).

What will your choice be ? Remember, if you need some ideas, you can look at our posts regarding the French Regions. Already 5 regions have been posted : Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Bretagne, Centre Val de Loire, Corsica.
More to come, in the coming weeks!!

Enjoy a break up to 100 km away from Paris ?

Dear everyone,

Further to the rule enabling us to move 100km maximum around from home, some of you expressed the desire to get some ideas of where to go and what to do within 100 km around Paris, to get some fresh air and spend some time in a green environment.

Apero - Dips to go with raw vegetables

Spring is there, and in France Apero is a must.
Let's make some delicious light dips to go with raw vegetables.
Let's follow Caroline, Dietetician and Sport Nutritionist.
Which one will be your favourite ?

National and International travel restrictions for the period May 11th-June 2nd

In the context of the covid-19 pandemic

Since May 11th, rules have been softened. 
A new period -May 11th to June 2nd- has started, hence new travel rules depending on if you wish to travel within France or Internationally.

VISA - COVID/ Residence permits: the period of validity. The extension, initially fixed at 3 months, was extended to 6 months

Given the health context, the period of validity of residence permits held by foreign nationals is exceptionally extended by 6 months. The extension, initially fixed at 3 months, was extended to 6 months by the order of April 22 modifying that of March 25, 2020 taken in application of article 16 of the emergency law to deal with the Covid epidemic. 19.

This measure concerns the following visas which will have expired between March 16 and May 15, 2020:

Funny expression : j'ai un rhume carabiné !

When you have a bad cold

How will France reopen ? Deconfinement Day - May 11th

The Deconfinement Day will take place on May 11th, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe confirmed yesterday May 7th, in front of the Assemblée Nationale.
It is a gradual process that will begin over the course of several weeks at least.

For the period May 11th to June 1st

4 regions have been designated red zones. Red zones are where the infection remains high. In the red zones the rules which will be stricter.

Rules for the whole country

Dessert - Tiramisu

This is a delicious dessert which comes from our Italian neighbors. People love it.

You will often be able to order for some in an Italian restaurant, but people say it's very easy to do. Will you try ?

The traditional Tiramisu 

For 6 people - Preparation : 30 min ; Fridge : 2 hours

After the quarantine, how about a week-end or some holidays in Corsica

After the Centre Val de Loire Region, let's move completely to the South of France, to Corsica.

Masks delivered by your city ?

As from May 11th, we will have to wear masks in public transport, in some shops if they decide it, and maybe other places.
Many cities will offer masks to the inhabitants. 

Funny expression : Chercher la petite bête

When someone "cherche la petite bête", it means someone is looking for small details, usually to find a way not to do something, to say something is not suitable....