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.
The Abbesses métro station in Montmartre
The entrance to the Abbesses métro station is a masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture. Designed by Hector Guimard, it is…
Montagne Sainte-Victoire, Provence
An iconic natural landmark in Provence, similar to Mont Ventoux and Sainte-Baume, Montagne Sainte-Victoire, a white limestone mountain range, extends…
Place du Châtelet, Paris
Place du Châtelet is a public square that marks the border between the 1st and 4th arrondissements. Situated in the heart…
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
The seaside resort of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat lies in a beautiful peninsula on the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco. With a…
Discover the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar
French journalist and writer André Hallays (1859-1930) once said: “here dwells the relics of which are today the most precious treasure…
Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
Another Renaissance masterpiece in the Loire Valley, Chaumont Castle, with its pale stone and sloping slate roofs, dominates the Loire…
Sous le Ciel de Paris: the story of the song
Still a popular song today, “Sous le Ciel de Paris” (Under the sky of Paris) has stood the test of time,…
Monuments and Sites of Paris
What monument stands in the centre of Place de la Concorde? What is the name of the byzantine-romanesque church standing atop…
Top 10 things to know about the Élysée Palace in Paris
The Élysée Palace, situated in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, is the official residence of the French President. This powerful…
Marianne and the French Republic
The United States have Uncle Sam, the UK John Bull, Australia Boxing Kangaroo and France the attractive Marianne. Present everywhere…
