A stroll through the market in Annecy

This is one of the most typical markets in the Savoy region. Three times a week, the arcaded streets of the old town, paved and coloured, welcome the ... Read more!

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Take the French Riviera Quiz

Find out more about the French Riviera on the blog... Who knows: you might get some answers for the quiz! ... Read more!

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Take the May 2021 Quiz

Welcome to the May 2021 Quiz!Are you up for the challenge?Take the May 2021 Quiz. 10 questions to test your knowledge about the French Riviera: geography, history and ... Read more!

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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. Between mountains and the sea, the French Riviera offers a stunning variety of ... Read more!

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Brede High Woods: Bluebells and Spring Walk

Brede High Woods is one of England’s largest woodlands. This very special place is also a forest full of history, encompassing nine ancient woods. It is home to ... Read more!

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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 popular French emblems. Although the origin of the cross of Lorraine seems to ... Read more!

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Wilderness Wood: Bluebells and Family Walk

On this bank holiday in early May, we visited Wilderness Wood with our family. A lovely place in the High Weald of England where you can see beautiful ... Read more!

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What Is England In French: A Little Guide

What is ‘England’ in French? This might be an easy question for francophiles and francophones to answer. But we should never take for granted that, for many, the ... Read more!

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Queen Elizabeth II in France: What places did she visit?

Throughout her reign (1953-2022), the Queen of England expressed her pleasure at discovering France, “this beautiful country” which she first visited in 1948. On many occasions, the Queen ... Read more!

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15 sites to discover around Annecy

Is it really necessary to introduce the stunning region around Annecy? In this beautiful part of the French Alps, you’ll find a breathtaking lake with emerald waters that ... Read more!

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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 busy following an enduring challenge. From Monday 8 March to Wednesday 7 April ... Read more!

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Why you should discover Bédoin in Provence

In this article, I have chosen to tell you about the village of Bédoin, where we stayed for a fortnight in Spring. Situated at the foot of Mont ... Read more!

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Easter in France: All There Is To Know!

For many, Easter in France evokes a certain sweetness of life, a springtime celebration that is both childlike and family-friendly. The great Easter Sunday family meal gathers the ... Read more!

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Geography of France Answers

On this page, you will find the answers to the activity book: Geography of France for kids.   You can also download the answer key ebook here.   ... Read more!

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Free Geography of France Worksheets

On this page, you will find a number of worksheets to help with learning all about the Geography of France. Each of these “Geography of France worksheets” is ... Read more!

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Discover Paris: The Camera’s Kiss

“Paris: The Camera’s Kiss” is a collection of beautiful photos by journalist Jeremy Ferguson taken on his many leisurely visits to the French capital. It is my great ... Read more!

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French History Trivia: How France got its name?

In a previous article, I talked about what is France in French. I’d like to continue on this topic and ask the question: how France got its name? ... Read more!

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The first and tallest skyscraper of Paris

In 1781, New York was still a British settlement and Sydney, Australia, did not yet exist. These two great cities, known for their skyscrapers, were preceded by a ... Read more!

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Paris Smiles: a collection of Parisian portraits

Paris Smiles is a collection of over a hundred portraits in black-and-white taken by Ronald W. Kenyon. It includes pictures of friends and strangers, French and foreign, men, ... Read more!

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France for Kids: Facts and Activities

Welcome to the France for kids page!This page is still under work as we are working on publishing additional resource about France... In the meantime, enjoy!The Geography of ... Read more!

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