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.
Where to find the last vespasienne in Paris
Once Paris totalled over 1,200 vespasiennes. These public urinals were part of the Paris street furniture. First introduced in the…
The Art Nouveau cupola of the Galeries Lafayette
The Galeries Lafayette is the name for an upmarket Paris department store originally founded in 1896 by two cousins from…
Macarons of Paris
A macaron (also known in Australia as ‘macaroon’) is a sweet prepared in many regions of France. In Nancy, Lorraine, macarons have…
Discover the old Ivry windmill near Paris
Ivry-sur-Seine does not rank amongst my favourite destinations in the Paris region. I knew of a beautiful windmill over there…
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…
Gorges of the Fier
The Gorges of the Fier are a spectacular natural wonder on the doorstep of Annecy. Situated at the foot of…
Great Mountain Passes in the French Alps
The great mountain passes in the French Alps played a great part in the mountain range’s history, from the Roman era…
Discover Maisons-Laffitte in the Paris region
Maisons-Laffitte is worth a visit for its chateau and park… To the North-West of Paris, Maisons-Laffitte in the Yvelines département is…
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…
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,…
Voici le Mois de Mai – A Favourite Children Song
In France, the fifth month of the year is beautifully known as “le joli mois de mai” (the beautiful month…
Trivia about France: do you know the answers?
Here are 12 questions about France… do you know the answers? [adrotate banner=”27″] France Trivia The answers A: the Garonne…
