Gorgeous, adorable, delicious Religieuses… Each time we return to France, we can’t resist the temptation of savouring ‘une religieuse’, a classic French pastry! As the French say, we ... Read more!
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Annecy our new base for two weeks
Annecy our new base for two weeks. Lucky eh? The charming touristic town is located between Geneva and Chambéry in the French Alps and is famous for its pristine lake. ... Read more!
Top 10 largest cities of France by population
In this blog post, I compiled a shortlist that refers to the 10 largest cities of France by population based on communes. The list starts with the French ... Read more!
Why two weeks in Annecy will be the perfect holiday
Two weeks in Annecy: this will be our stay in the charming town of Haute-Savoie from next week. Annecy Castle © French Moments Next week, we will be ... Read more!
Top 10 things to see in Alsace
The region of Alsace in north-eastern France is famous for its wine, its colourful half-timbered houses and its castles which sit enthroned on the summits of the Vosges ... Read more!
Top 10 Post-Roman triumphal arches in France
When we hear the words “Arc de Triomphe”, most of us have the monumental Parisian arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées in mind. Few people know about ... Read more!
The formidable story behind the French croissant
A breakfast friend par excellence, the French croissant is a gastronomic symbol of France abroad. Indeed, for nearly 200 years, the croissant from France has become a true ... Read more!
Top 10 things to see in Nancy, Lorraine
Nancy is Lorraine’s largest city and the former capital of the Dukes of Lorraine. The historic town boasts a great number of listed historic monuments. Since 1983, UNESCO ... Read more!
When the Eiffel Tower disappears!
This week’s most surprising video shows the Eiffel Tower being picked up by an American tourist in a brilliant video montage. It seems that the Eiffel Tower disappears… ... Read more!
Explore the historic province of Rouergue
Rouergue is a former province of France to the South of Auvergne and North of Languedoc, which includes today’s département of Aveyron. Rouergue Rouergue lies in the centre ... Read more!
Voici le Mois de Mai
In France, the fifth month of the year is beautifully known as "le joli mois de mai" (the beautiful month of May). Spring is in full bloom and ... Read more!
Mignonne allons voir si la rose
Spring is here and to celebrate the renewal of life, nothing is better than a beautiful French poem about a rose. Let me introduce you to Pierre de ... Read more!
All there is to know about Spring in France
Blooming apple trees, new green leaves covering the trees, spring flowers in full bloom in the gardens, fields and forests… this explosion of new life tells us that ... Read more!
Spring flowers and flowering trees
From the first weeks of March to the warmer month of May, spring flowers and fruit trees come into bloom. There’s a kind of magic when the first ... Read more!
Top 10 France’s tallest cathedrals and churches
Here is the Top 10 of France’s tallest cathedrals and churches. Nine out of ten sanctuaries are found in the North of France, except for one in Bordeaux. ... Read more!
Flora of the French Alps: 25 Alpine Flowers to See in the Vanoise
The Alps are home to an impressive floral pool with more than 1,200 different varieties of plants found in the Vanoise massif only. One of the most colourful ... Read more!
“Let them eat cake”… and oysters!
On the 6th of February, a group of French in Sydney students had the privilege of hearing Mireille Guiliano present her new book “French Women Don’t Get Facelifts: ... Read more!
Top 10 Things to See in Strasbourg
Strasbourg has mirrored the changing fortunes of France and Alsace for hundreds of years. Worldly famous for its towering Gothic cathedral, the city is today the seat to the ... Read more!
Walking in France: a bit of vocabulary
Did you know the French have several words about ‘walking’, a popular pastime in the country? Let’s look closer at walking in France and the corresponding vocabulary. ... Read more!
Top 10 things to see in Annecy, Haute-Savoie
When it comes to Things to see in Annecy, trust me, I’ve got you covered! Having lived in the region, I’ve explored this beautiful town from every angle. ... Read more!
