British Etiquette - Port

The French drink port as an aperitf whilst in England Port is traditionally served after pudding, with the coffee or cheese course. Let's not forget that England, Pudding is also served before cheese...

Carnage

Out now

Two pairs of parents agree to hold a cordial meeting after their sons were involved in a fight. As their time together progresses, increasingly childish behaviour throws the evening into chaos. The film is based on God of Carnage, a play written by the French playwright, Yasmine Reza. Yasmine won an Olivier Award for Best New Play in 2009.

Substitute, followed by a Q&A with Vikash Dhorasoo & Fred Poulet, on 16 February at 8.30pm.

On 16 February at 8.30pm

6 April, 2006. Fred Poulet, singer, author and video filmmaker asks his friend, Vikash Dhorasoo, to film his everyday life until 9 July, day of the World Cup final in Berlin.

2 x Pairs of Tickets to be won

Revolver, We were Evergreen and Singtank at the festival HMV Next BigThing

On Wenesday 8 February

For the third year running, live music festival HMV Next Big Thing will be bringing 2012's best new music to the masses. The French Music Bureau has joined forced with the kind folks at HMV for a Oui Love labelled gig at the Barfly, Camden on 8 February. What could be more fitting? Oui Love promotes the best of new French indie music and this line up is nothing short of amazing!

To Win: A pair of tickets for the concert of Revolver...

French Presidential election of 2012: Who will be in the running?

Less than 100 days before the first round of the French presidential elections, there are more than 40 candidates currently in the running. But who are they? Who are the favourites, who will fall at the first hurdle and how many will be in with a chance coming up to the final sprint for the line?

February Recipes

Some delicious recipes given to us by Natoora: scallops, cake, trout and arancini

Discover or Re-discover Ballet

The origins of ballet can be traced back to the Italian Renaissance and the dances staged for the Italian court in the 15th century, generally to entertain guests following the banquet at royal banquets.

The French Language Day Music Festival

Saturday 17 March

Save the date!
Saturday 17 March
Where? Trafalgare Square
Time: From 12pm until 7pm
....More details later

Play with France In London

- 2 x Pairs of Tickets to won for Chochana Boukhobza at King's Place on 22 February
- To Win: One pair of tickets for "Clocks", 12th February, at 3:00pm, The Exchange Theatre
- To Win: One pair of tickets for "Mourning becomes Electra", 11th February at 7 :30pm, The Exchange Theatre
- To Win: One pair of tickets for "Lady MacWata ", 9th February, at 8:00pm, The Exchange Theatre
- To Win: A pair of tickets for the concert of Revolver, We Were Evergreen and Singtank at the festival HMV Next Big Thing, 8th February
- 2 x pairs of tickets for the opening screening of Ready Steady Doc on 16 February at 8.30pm.

To play