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I've just got back from a three-day city break with the woman and I loved every minute of it.

Architecturally, the city is absolutely beautiful and so big. It's not as varied as London and seems somewhat stuck in the past, but I am bowled over by the appearance of the place.

I found the people friendly and helpful - that said, my girly speaks French fluently and I did make an effort to dredge up my French from pre-GCSE times.

I loved the cafe culture - very laidback and relaxed. In truth, I still much prefer the British pub culture, but I could appreciate the benefits of the different system.

I have always been a Francophile - made more so by their anti-war stance in 2003 - but I definitely love the country now.

What are your thoughts on France and the French?

I loathe France. I'm not sure what it is, but wherever you go there seems to be no purpose. Perhaps that's why the French can be so annoying, because they're feeling a little defensive about their lack of raison d'etre, as they say (I think?).

johnnyboy wrote:What are your thoughts on France and the French?

A bit out of date now, written in 1993, but enjoy!

Nick Harvey wrote:

johnnyboy wrote:What are your thoughts on France and the French?

A bit out of date now, written in 1993, but enjoy!

I'm sorry to divert, but reading the bit about the lemonade, I simply HAD to do a Google.

http://www.pschitt.fr/

I particularly liked the tab on the main page that says 'Pschitt Yourself'

Classy, dont you think?!

Jeezus living next door to France ( specifically Calais) can be hellish. It also has it's advantages - booze cruises and a dance to france on the ferries can be quite good.
Paris is a beautiful city it also has it's dark side like any other major city in the world.
I quite like the culture and lifestyle of France. The politics of the country is another thing entirely. When in France i find the French to be friendly and welcoming but when they visit Britain i find them to be incredibly arrogant.

Johnny Boy wrote:Architecturally, the city is absolutely beautiful and so big.

Pardon me for not being a mind reader, but to which city are you referring?

Preston, going by her sig

Sput wrote:Preston, going by her sig

Isn't he just fab!!!( not that i'm bias or anything) I'm going to the Ordinary boys gig at the Astoria in Feb. I'm soo excited!!!!

miss hellfire wrote:

Sput wrote:Preston, going by her sig

Isn't he just fab!!!( not that i'm bias or anything) I'm going to the Ordinary boys gig at the Astoria in Feb. I'm soo excited!!!!

Lorns, I have NEVER had less idea what you're talking about than I do right now!

Well, let me bore you with an explanation Andy.

Firstly.. Do you not watch Celebrity Big Brother?

Secondly.. I don't normally watch it. A housemate is a member of the band The Ordinary Boys. I have been a fan of theirs for about the past year. It was only due to a few texts on the first night of CBB informing me he was in the house that i tuned in.
Needless to say i am excited at seeing them in February in London because they have spent most of their time on the road in Japan.