This 15 January 2022 commemorates the 400th anniversary of the birth of Molière in Paris. This is an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the great French ... Read more!
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Fontaine Molière: A Little-Known Paris Monument
If you walk in the vicinity of Palais-Royal, you may spot a monumental fountain at the corner of the rue Molière and the rue de Richelieu. This is ... Read more!
What Is The Best Time to Visit Bordeaux?
Ready for an unforgettable time in France? Fantastic! Then, Bordeaux should definitely be at the top of your list. This stunning port city on the river Garonne, Southwestern ... Read more!
Winchester Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
Renowned as one of the best in Europe, the Winchester Christmas market is inspired by traditional German Christmas markets. Visitors enjoy its lively atmosphere and unique location in ... Read more!
Does it snow in France? Everything you need to know!
Does it snow in France? During winter, not all regions in France experience high degrees of snow. France’s highest peak is Mont Blanc, 4,810 metres (15,780 ft). The ... Read more!
The NEW Christmas in France ebook is out!
Finally! After working on it for several months, the Christmas in France eBook is finally ready! This book is for those wanting to discover the Christmas traditions that ... Read more!
Petit Papa Noël: the story of the song
Everyone in France knows the only French secular song “Petit Papa Noël”. Grandparents, parents, children… everyone has listened to it over and over again in their younger years ... Read more!
10 French Books Ideas for your Child’s Christmas Gifts
In this article, I give you 10 French books ideas that can inspire you for your child(ren)’s Christmas presents. 10 French Books Ideas for your Child’s Christmas ... Read more!
Christmas Toys: the History of a Tradition
It’s Christmas morning. Impatient as ever, the children can no longer stay in bed… at full speed, they rush down the stairs to the living room where the ... Read more!
11 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in the UK
Let’s step into the joy of Christmas in the UK with the discovery of one of the most popular festive traditions. The Christmas markets in the UK are ... Read more!
Christmas presents in France: Origins and Traditions
Christmas presents are traditionally given to children (and also to grown-ups!) at Christmas. Wrapped in a shiny gift paper with a beautiful ribbon, it is given out by ... Read more!
The Christmas pyramid: Origins and Traditions
The Christmas Pyramid, also known as the Advent Pyramid, is an important decorative element of the Christmas season in German countries. For several years now, it has been ... Read more!
30 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Germany
Let’s enter the joy of Christmas in Germany by discovering the Weihnachtsmarkt tradition. The Christmas markets in Germany are indeed an age-old tradition. During Advent, thousands of markets ... Read more!
The Ensisheim meteorite: a divine omen for Austria?
How a falling meteorite precipitated the war between Austria and France. The Ensisheim meteorite, which fell in 1492 in front of the walls of the former Austrian capital, ... Read more!
Thanksgiving in France: Do the French Celebrate it too?
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November (23 November in 2023). Thanksgiving is undoubtedly the most celebrated day in the United States ... Read more!
Top 20 Destinations to Visit in France at Christmas
Here is a list of 20 destinations to visit in France at Christmas. This is an opportunity to discover places that you may not have known about and ... Read more!
Halloween in Alsace: 5 Legendary Places to Explore
Halloween in Alsace? I might as well tell you right now, the parties and animations organised in the region are not on par with the Christmas festivities. For ... Read more!
The Douaumont Ossuary: Memorial of the Battle of Verdun
A few days before the Armistice of November 11, 1918, I propose you discover a place of memory in Lorraine: the Douaumont Ossuary. Located a few kilometres from ... Read more!
Discover 25 Most Important Landmarks of Paris
Delving into the heart of Paris is akin to embarking on an intimate journey through time and elegance. As someone who has not only dwelt in the embrace ... Read more!
The 1356 Basel Earthquake: What Happened?
Almost 700 years later, it is still being talked about. The 1356 Basel earthquake left a lasting impression on the Upper Rhine regions of Alsace, northwest Switzerland and ... Read more!
