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Boules Rules – OK!
Published on 2012-02-04 03:32:14
BRIEF RULES OF PETANQUE or BOULES 1. Size of teams, number of boules The game is played between two teams with one, two or three players on each side. With teams of one or two, each player has 3 boules to throw; with teams of three, each has 2 boules. The “cochonnet” (or “but”) is [...]
Candlemas – La Fête de la Chandeleur
Published on 2012-01-27 08:15:22
La Fête de la Chandeleur Origin of La Chandeleur La Chandeleur (Candlemas in English) is a Christian religious holiday with pagan roots , falling just before the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia which was celebrated to avert evil spirits and purify the city. It falls on 2nd February, 40 days after Christmas Day, and commemorates [...]
New Laws for Drivers and Motorcyclists in 2012
Published on 2012-01-09 07:49:19
New Driving Laws in France As of January 5, 2012, a number of new measures affecting motorists and bikers in France were announced by the Minister for the Interior. These driving law reforms were first announced by President Sarkozy on November 30, based on decisions made in spring 2011 by the Interministerial Committee for Road [...]
