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1944-2014: the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings
“I have also to announce to the House that during the night and the early hours of this morning the first of the series of landings in force ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Squares of France
France prides itself in having some of Europe’s most beautiful squares. Planned and designed in the heart of the old towns, they are vibrant places for community gatherings. ... Read more!
Louis de Funès: Top 10 Funniest Movies
Although almost unknown in the English-speaking world, Louis de Funès (31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) is still the most popular French comedian nearly 40 years after ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Visited Museums in France
France is renowned for its rich history, captivating art, and cultural treasures. In this article, we will take you on a virtual journey through the most visited museums ... Read more!
Eurotunnel to celebrate its 20th anniversary today!
20 years ago, on the 6th May 1994, Queen Elizabeth II and French President François Mitterrand jointly inaugurated the Channel Tunnel, the world’s longest sub-sea crossing. One ... Read more!
Happy Easter! – Joyeuses Pâques !
Here we are, Sunday morning, the 20th April 2014. A beautiful day awake in this part of Alsace, France and the sun is piercing through the clouds. We ... Read more!
Who brings the Easter eggs in France?
Who brings the Easter eggs in France? What an interesting question! In French supermarkets, Easter bunnies are now found everywhere on the shelves, including the gold Lindt bunny ... Read more!
The French’ sweet tooth for Easter chocolate
The French and chocolate is a love story. From the local chocolateries to the immense hypermarchés, chocolate is found everywhere. Of excellent or not-so-good quality, chocolate is a ... Read more!
Six villages around Lake Annecy to discover
On Monday 31st March we went on a ‘tour du lac’ by car. We departed from Annecy and drove on the east shore through Veyrier, Menthon and Talloires ... Read more!
A Religieuse Temptation: How to Resist this Iconic French Pastry?
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
