Shop boom

English-language bookshop in Paris looks to a bright future

The San Francisco Books Company is among the last in the capital to sell used books in English, but its owner insists business is very healthy

A record number of French bookshops opened last year

The number of new bookshops in France continues to boom, so what is the country’s secret for success?

Shop boom is a boost for vegans and vegetarians

Along with the rise in people switching to organic food in France, some of the shops supplying them have also started to offer vegan and vegetarian foods – and this is a bonus for those who have long struggled to find supplies, especially vegan.

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MAP: house price falls in France - see how your area fares in new notaire data
Will lack of time left on UK passport affect re-entry into France?
When are doctor fees rising in France and will reimbursement be affected?
French films and TV shows to improve your language in November
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Shop boom

English-language bookshop in Paris looks to a bright future

A record number of French bookshops opened last year

Shop boom is a boost for vegans and vegetarians

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Why is November 1 a bank holiday in France, what is it traditional to do and are shops open?

MAP: house price falls in France - see how your area fares in new notaire data

Will lack of time left on UK passport affect re-entry into France?

When are doctor fees rising in France and will reimbursement be affected?

French films and TV shows to improve your language in November

How does France's public debt compare with the rest of Europe?

What the new red lines on these French motorways mean