The French Christmas Traditions: Timeless Customs to Explore

French Christmas Traditions are something special. Ask any French person, and they’ll tell you that Christmas is one of the most important holidays—right up there with Bastille Day! ... Read more!

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Take the Eiffel Tower Quiz

To help you, read more about the Eiffel Tower on our post (all the answers to the quiz are found there!) ... Read more!

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How the Eiffel Tower was saved from destruction

The Eiffel Tower was saved—but it was a close call! Few people know this beloved Parisian icon was once on the brink of destruction. Built as a temporary ... Read more!

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Take the Carcassonne Quiz

To help you, read more about Carcassonne on our post (all the answers to the quiz are found there!) ... Read more!

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Take the Squares of Paris Quiz

To help you, read more about the squares of Paris on our post (all the answers to the quiz are found there!) ... Read more!

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Take the French Alps Quiz

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

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Take the October 2020 Quiz

Welcome to the October 2020 Quiz!Are you up for the challenge?Take the October 2020 Quiz. 10 questions to test your knowledge about the French Alps: geography, history and ... Read more!

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Take the Rocamadour Quiz

To help you, read more about Rocamadour on our post (all the answers to the quiz are found there!) ... Read more!

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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… this is the fortified town of Briançon. And it hardly leaves anyone indifferent! ... Read more!

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Why the French Countryside Should Be on Your Travel List

Do you wonder what lies beyond Paris? Industrial estates? High-rise blocks? Commercial zones? The least that I can say about the people of France is that they are ... Read more!

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What Is Germany In French: A Little Guide

What is ‘Germany’ 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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Take the September Quiz

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Take the September 2020 Quiz

Welcome to the September 2020 Quiz! Are you up for the challenge? Take the September 2020 Quiz. 10 questions to test your knowledge about France: geography, history and ... Read more!

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Explore the English village of Burwash, East Sussex

Want to know where French Moments is currently based? Today I’d like to show you around the English village where we now live. We moved here last summer ... Read more!

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Take the August 2020 Quiz

Welcome to the August 2020 Quiz!Are you up for the challenge?Take the August 2020 Quiz. 10 questions to test your knowledge about France: geography, history and culture.Bon courage ... Read more!

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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 called “Paris region”. This historic area encompasses a large stretch of land beyond ... Read more!

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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 on French TV channel France 3. 14 villages across France competed for the ... Read more!

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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 their way along with picture-postcard landscapes, towns and villages. This article will show ... Read more!

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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 Paris. You would have seen them on your visit to the French capital ... Read more!

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Be part of the French Moments family on Patreon!

This is quite a special post that I’m writing today. I am so thrilled to let you know that I’ve just opened my Patreon page for French Moments. ... Read more!

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