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Opinion: Another week off – how I love living in France
One of the many things I adore about the French is their attitude to time off.
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‘It is my right to work beyond retirement age - but France says no’
Age discrimination in the workplace is real but hidden, says (soon to be forcibly retired) English teacher Nick Inman
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‘Ponds in rural France are beautifully maintained but no longer used’
Columnist Peter Wyeth laments that these large, impressive sites, once the fresh-aired setting for family picnics, barbecues and fun, now fail to attract people
I am shocked at mark-up on glasses
I read the item in June’ concerning the mark-up by opticians for quality glasses in France. We have friends who are French residents who paid €1,400 and €1,800 respectively for non designer glasses!
My daughter, who until recently held a management position at a UK optician chain, gives me to understand that the manufacturing costs of both frames and lenses is no more than £25 for both.
The maximum cost for both designer frames and lenses would be no more than £400 and often they have two pairs for the price of one on promotion.
It would seem French opticians are seeking to maintain a licence to print money.
Roy Roberts, by email