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!
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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!
When the city of Nancy makes the headlines against all odds
A breathtaking video of the city centre of Nancy was posted by a 18 year-old student on youtube a couple of weeks ago. It reveals the historic capital ... Read more!
Happy Saint-Valentin !
C’est la Saint-Valentin! Bonne fête aux amoureux! Today is the 14th February – time to wish all the lovers of France a great Valentine’s Day (“La Saint-Valentin”, in ... Read more!
Menton Lemon Festival: A Little Guide
The most Italianate and warmest town on the French Riviera has become famous for the colourful Menton Lemon Festival. Like no other, this carnival is a significant event ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Difficult Inhabitant Names in France
In French, the term for people who live in cities and regions is known as ‘gentilé’. The French definition of the term is: “Nom donné aux habitants d’un ... Read more!
Happy Australia Day!
Australia Day is the country’s largest annual public event, celebrated on the 26th of January throughout the Great South Land. A word about Australia Day Australia Day ... Read more!
Today is Epiphany in France!
Every year on the 6th of January, the French celebrate Epiphany, which is synonymous with the “galette des Rois”. As today is Epiphany, here are a few words about ... Read more!
Australia in the Northern Hemisphere!
If Australia was situated in the Northern Hemisphere, it would be found somewhere between the latitudes of Barcelona, Spain and Timbuktu, Mali… Here is a map we designed ... Read more!
Happy New Year! Bonne Année !
It is now the time to hope for a happy and good twenty-twenty-four! The French Moments team wishes you a happy new year! As we say goodbye to ... Read more!
Top 10 Reasons for Learning French
This is our Top 10 reasons for learning French… French: the language of lovers, spoken in five continents. The official language in more than 40 countries (including Canada, ... Read more!
Joyeux Noël! Merry Christmas!
Joyeux Noël! Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad ! Buon Natale ! Frohe Weihnachten ! The French Moments team wishes you “Joyeux Noël“. Joyeux Noël from France! In France, ... Read more!
