Bonjour! - French Moments is all about bringing a little bit of France to wherever you are in the world. I’m Pierre and as a French/Australian I spent my childhood in France and Germany before moving to Australia which is where I began French Moments. Now back in Europe I am thoroughly enjoying being so close to everything in France again. My English isn’t perfect, the photos aren’t professional but a lot of passion goes into this site and I love this crazy adventure where I am learning and growing all the time. I’m cheered on my wife Rachel and our beautiful daughter Aimée who occasionally feature on the blog too and together we make up the French Moments family.
Quick guide to the Relief Map museum in Paris
My family and friends know how much I love maps. When I visited for the first time the Relief Map museum in…
Fire warning device in the Marais, Paris
Not far from the St. Paul-St. Louis church stands the last fire warning device in Paris. The Paris fire brigade…
Fête du Pain 2015 in Paris
From the 7th-17 May 2015, the Paris Bread Festival (Fête du Pain) has been celebrating its 20th anniversary on the forecourt…
Saint-Denis Basilica, the Royal Necropolis of France
Situated in the north of Paris, the Saint-Denis Basilica has been closely associated with French history. The church became a royal…
Discover the Museum of Romantic Life in Paris
Hidden away from the touristic districts of Paris, the Museum of Romantic Life is a restful place that evokes the years…
Raclette Cheese
Raclette – a cheese produced in Savoie which gave its name to a popular dish. Raclette is a raw cow’s…
Mont Pourri, Savoie’s third highest peak
The Mont Pourri is a mountain situated in the French Alps. At an altitude reaching 3,779 m (12,398 ft) above sea-level,…
Villandry
Located 15 kilometres to the west of Tours, Villandry is a Renaissance estate and castle best known for its beautiful…
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National Symbols of the French Fifth Republic
The National Symbols of the French Fifth Republic (founded in 1958) are represented by several emblems such as the Tricolour,…
National Motto of France
According to the Article 2 of the French Constitution dating from the 28 September 1958, the national motto of France…
In the footsteps of Dalida in Montmartre
Who was Dalida? This is the inevitable question people ask me when walking on a tour of Montmartre. The glamorous…
Trivia about France: do you know the answers?
Here are 12 questions about France… do you know the answers? France Trivia The answers A: the Garonne River. A:…
