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 Jewish street of rue des Rosiers, Paris
The rue des Rosiers is situated in the Marais. The name of the street means “street of the rosebushes”. Between rue…
What we discovered in the Glieres Plateau
Since we arrived in Annecy, we’ve been told the Glieres Plateau (Plateau des Glières) was a must-to-see in the region.…
Eiffel Tower lit up in Blue-White-Red after the Paris attacks
From Monday 16 to Wednesday 25 November days the Eiffel Tower is lit up in Blue, White and Red to honour…
Discover the bastide of Domme in the Périgord
Ideally set atop a hill above the Dordogne River, Domme is often nicknamed ‘the Acropolis of Périgord’. The village is…
Art Nouveau Buildings in Nancy
Many beautiful Art Nouveau buildings in Nancy were constructed during the Belle Époque era. Some of them are fine examples of…
Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Haute-Savoie
There are three sites to discover in the pretty village of Menthon-Saint-Bernard: the lakeshore with its harbour, beach and promenade,…
La Marseillaise, National Anthem of France
The French National Anthem is known as La Marseillaise and was composed during the events of the French Revolution in…
French Christmas Quiz
What is the French for the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas? The first written mention of a decorated Christmas…
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 Flag of France
According to the Article 2 of the French Constitution dating from the 28 September 1958, the national emblem of France…
