THERE'S a street in the UK that's said to be more like France because of its bookshops, bakeries and classic French cinema. Bute Street in South Kensington, London , has been affectionately dubbed "Frog Alley" in recent years. The London street is lined with shops and cafes that will transport most Brits to France.
Rather than just being limited to Bute Street, the French feel has spread out onto other nearby streets too, with the area being called "Paris-on-Thames". Travel blogger, My French Life , wrote: "I love that I am often addressed in French here. "The fact that people don’t revert to English when they realise I am not a francophone is a real compliment.
" Read More on Travel There are some rather obvious - and practical - nods to the thriving French community in the area, including the French Institute, Lycée Charles de Gaulle (a school) and the French Consulate. Away from the official buildings, there's lots to attract visitors to the area, especially those who want a taste of France after watching the Paris Olympics . One of those places is Librairie La Page - the oldest French bookstore in the UK .
Set opposite Lycée Charles de Gaulle, the bookshop is an ideal place for local school children but also a good spot for anyone who speaks or is learning French . Most read in News Travel There's also Ciné Lumière, a cinema that's been described as a "landmark arthouse" in London. At the cinema , there are daily screenings of new releases as well as showings of .