My favourite things from France - a list by PresentsQueen

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Having just returned from 3 weeks in France, for the third year running, I wanted to reflect on all the things I love about France. I'm leaving out the dog poo, and the attitude problem, as they are the downers but on the whole I love it there!

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Pretending I live there on a regular basis

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Oddbins Wine Merchant - Billecart-Salmon Rose NV

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My recommended birthday champagne. Particularly if it's one of those big birthdays. With a 0 in it.

Updated Aug 7, 2008

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Hennessy XO Cognac

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I'm not mad on cognac, but Dr T loves it. What I did love was two things: Cognac the place, and the tour around Hennessy. Particularly the little boat trip. Anyway, this was Dr T's favourite, and that's a good enough recommendation for me.

Updated Aug 7, 2008

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Le Creuset Cookware

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I had a Le Creuset casserole as a house warming present about 20 years ago. I felt very grown up. Now I possibly am supposed to be a grown up, and still have the same casserole. It's fantastic, cooks brilliant casseroles and after a quick soak washes up very easily. Although it is a so and so to lift out the oven! I love this new colourway though, I have Olive green.

Updated Aug 7, 2008

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YSL Touche Eclat

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Touche Eclat, still the best thing for making you look like you've had a lot more sleep than you deserve to look like you've had!

Updated Aug 7, 2008

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Aubade Lingerie

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So many French lingerie houses to chose from, but Aubade would be my favourite. The new stuff for Autumn Winter 08 is just stunning. Always sensual, never trashy, sometimes just a touch naughty. Perfect!

Updated Aug 7, 2008

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Laduree Macaroons

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I shouldn't love these, but they are sooo good! Not to mention so pretty! All those beautiful colours/flavours. I know they don't last very long but then I never give them much chance.

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Ernest le glacier, La Rochelle : for the best ice cream ever

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If you are in La Rochelle, skip dessert wherever you meet and go to Ernest and buy icecream. The flavour combinations are unreal! My favourite this year was a dark chocolate with caramel and pink peppercorns, although the Mojito sorbet was a pretty close second!

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