The Feast of Saint John in France
The feast of Saint John in France celebrates the birth of St John the Baptist,…
Author Pierre
Pierre
Pierre is a French/Australian who is passionate about France and its culture. He grew up in France and Germany and has also lived in Australia and England. He has a background teaching French, Economics and Current Affairs, and holds a Master of Translating and Interpreting English-French with the degree of Master of International Relations, and a degree of Economics and Management. Pierre is the author of the Discovery Course on the Secrets of the Eiffel Tower and the Christmas book "Voyage au Pays de Noël".
15 Top Things to See and Do in Paris
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Scotney Castle: Our Visit to the National Trust Estate
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Paris Café: 1 Hour of Relaxing Smooth Jazz Music
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The Romance of Paris: 1Hr of Romantic & Inspiring Music
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The French Riviera or Côte d’Azur: A discovery guide
For many French people, the French Riviera (or Côte d’Azur) is synonymous with summer holidays.…
Brede High Woods: Bluebells and Spring Walk
Brede High Woods is one of England’s largest woodlands. This very special place is also…
The Cross of Lorraine: the fascinating story of a symbol
This symbol of hope and faith in victory is without doubt one of the most…
Wilderness Wood: Bluebells and Family Walk
On this bank holiday in early May, we visited Wilderness Wood with our family. A…
What Is England In French: A Little Guide
What is ‘England’ in French? This might be an easy question for francophiles and francophones…
Queen Elizabeth II in France: What places did she visit?
Throughout her reign, the Queen of England expressed her pleasure at discovering France, “this beautiful…
15 sites to discover around Annecy
Is it necessary to present Annecy and its lake with emerald waters in which the…
I passed the challenge: “One day, one blog post”!
I’ve been pretty quiet on this blog lately. I had a good reason: I was…
Why you should discover Bédoin in Provence
In this article, I have chosen to tell you about the village of Bédoin, where…
Easter in France: All There Is To Know!
For many, Easter in France evokes a certain sweetness of life, a springtime celebration that…
Geography of France Answers
On this page, you will find the answers to the activity book: Geography of France…
Free Geography of France Worksheets
On this page, you will find a number of worksheets to help with learning all…
Discover Paris: The Camera’s Kiss
“Paris: The Camera’s Kiss” is a collection of beautiful photos by journalist Jeremy Ferguson taken…
French History Trivia: How France got its name?
In a previous article, I talked about what is France in French. I’d like to…
The first and tallest skyscraper of Paris
In 1781, New York was still a British settlement and Sydney, Australia had not yet…
Paris Smiles: a collection of Parisian portraits
Paris Smiles is a collection of over a hundred portraits in black-and-white taken by Ronald…
France for Kids: Facts and Activities
Welcome to the France for kids page!This page is still under work as we are…
Discover the historic city of Nancy in the snow
Last week the first snowflakes fell in the northeast in mid-January. In Strasbourg, Colmar, Metz…
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The Moselle Valley: A Discovery Itinerary
If the Rhine is the emblematic river of Alsace, the Moselle is the backbone of…
The NEW Christmas ebook is out!
It is in the midst of that sad context we’re living in, I came up…
Take the December 2020 Quiz
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A photographic journey to a French Winter Wonderland
For many, the words ‘Winter Wonderland’ refers to a popular American song played during the…
The French Moments Christmas Gift Guide is out!
Welcome to the 2020 French Moments Christmas Gift Guide! In the past, people have asked…
The Eiffel Tower Discovery Course is here!
Today I’m launching my new Eiffel Tower Discovery Course… check it out! Welcome to the…
The French Christmas Traditions: A Discovery Guide!
The French consider Christmas as one of their most important holidays, alongside Bastille Day! How…
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Take the Carcassonne Quiz
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Discover the Formidable Fortified Town of Briançon
An imposing citadel on a rocky outcrop in a spectacular setting of high mountain peaks……
The French Countryside: A Discovery Guide
Do you wonder what lies beyond Paris? Industrial estates? High-rise blocks? Commercial zones? The least…
What Is Germany In French: A Little Guide
What is ‘Germany’ in French? This might be an easy question for francophiles and francophones…
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Explore the English village of Burwash, East Sussex
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3 Ideas for Day Trips in the Paris Region
Have you heard of the Île de France? In English the region is often simply…
The favourite village of the French people in 2020
On Wednesday the 1st July 2020 a programme called “Le Village Préféré des Français” was shown…
Top 5 Main Rivers In France: A Short Tourist Guide
Knowing the rivers of France is part of getting to know France. Many waterways find…
What about the iconic Street-Name Plaques of Paris?
The street-name plaques of Paris are so famous they have become iconic features of authentic…
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This is quite a special post that I’m writing today. I am so thrilled to…
French elegance in Chantilly
Like a fairytale castle, Chantilly is surrounded by a vast garden, similar to those of…
