jen

I've just discovered that the film director, Frajus, made a film of Mauriac's 'Therese Desqueroux' in the 1960s. I'd like to view/buy a copy but searches on all the film mailing companies that I know of in the UK and in France have led to a blank. Please could anyone help? Jen

We travelled out with Transmanche to Dieppe on Friday and back yesterday and were pleased with the excellent, basic service. It's ideal for us as it's cheap -40 return - and our house is not far from Dieppe. We'll definitely be travelling this way again, Jen

Hi! Can anyone recommend a particularly good restaurant in Dieppe - nothing posh, just somewhere where the French like to eat - good value and wholesome. Jen

Hi everyone! I'm off to sunny Calais on 23rd January for the weekend to celebrate my birthday. I know Calais is teeming with restaurants, but could anyone suggest an extra-special restaurant in the area/town for the Saturday night? Jen

Many thanks to Alan who provided me with a delicious recipe for the Galette des Rois, which I found in the archives. As we had no kirsch, I substituted 'framboise'. Where do people obtain the little 'feves' to put in the cakes? A few years back I asked to buy some in a boulangerie, but was refused. I had to use the time-honoured foil-wrapped traditional bean, not half as much fun as getting a little trinket. I know that whoever finds the feve becomes king for the day; we always make that person pay for the drinks, too, but what exactly do the French do? Does the youngest have to sit under the table instead of joining in? I'd like to know more about the tradition and I bet there's someone out there with all the knowledge! Jen

When we bought our house near Rouen some three years ago we were enchanted by the beautiful garden, full of magnificent roses. But roses need regular attention which we are not able to give and the garden is less beautiful than it was. I have noticed that several of you talk about taking plants across the Channel and am wondering if you have any suggestions as to what I could grow, preferably perennials. I admit to being no gardener but I am keen to learn, Jen