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The Territoire de Belfort: a unique département in France
In 2022, the Territoire de Belfort celebrated its 100th birthday. This was an opportunity to take a look at the strange destiny of the smallest French département (outside ... Read more!
Around Dijon: 15 Places to Discover in Burgundy
Is it necessary to present Dijon, the historic capital of Burgundy and a Mecca of French gastronomy? The prefecture of the Côte d’Or offers visitors a rich and ... Read more!
The Canal de Bourgogne by Boat: Most Beautiful Sites
It is said that Burgundy is like a snail. It will not reveal anything to the hurried tourists who rush through the region without taking the time to ... Read more!
The Forest in France: What You Should Know!
The forest in France is like the country itself: extremely diverse due to geographical, geological, climatic, historical and socio-economic factors. With 138 tree species, the French forest in ... Read more!
Should you and I love or hate Paris?
The first visit to Paris is magical: you discover its famous monuments, its museums, its churches, its gastronomy. The ones you have seen in a book, a magazine ... Read more!
Molière in Paris: 5 Sites in the Footsteps of the Writer
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!
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?
Visit Bordeaux, and you’ll quickly understand why this city captivates travellers from all over the world. Set along the Garonne River in Southwest France, Bordeaux is a stunning ... 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. It has been making its way into ... 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!
