"Edmund Lewis" wrote in message
m...
Sorry about this, but can anyone tell me what is the difference
between a *mistral* and *tramontane* ? (Are they just the same thing,
but in different regions?)

Specifically with regard to France, see:

http://www.educnet.education.fr/mete.../html/mis4.htm

It's in French, so if you need a translation, let me know.
James