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!
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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!
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!
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!
L’Enfant au Tambour: the story of the song
L’Enfant au Tambour… the story of the song known in English as “The Little Drummer Boy”. About the song The Little Drummer Boy was written by Katherine ... Read more!
Get on the new TGV between Paris and Barcelona!
Since yesterday, Sunday 15 December 2013, a new TGV service has started operating between Barcelona and Paris, as well as to cities like Marseille, Toulouse and Lyon. A ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in France
Let’s start the season of Advent with a list of our 10 most beautiful Christmas markets in France’s North-East, all situated in the Alsace, Franche-Comté and Lorraine regions. Christmas ... Read more!
Holiday accommodation in France – a user’s guide
By French Connections. If you’re planning a holiday or break in France, you’ll find a fantastic choice of accommodation. At the top end are luxury hotels, usually in big ... Read more!
Guide to Paris’ Food Scene
By Emily Jones. There are quite a few things that instantly come to one’s mind when talking about Paris, and most often, it’s art, fashion and food. The French ... Read more!
Que reste-t-il de nos amours: the story of the song
Que reste-t-il de nos amours ? (I wish you love) 🎵 … The song talks about what is left of love with a personal and poetic touch and ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Visited Sites and Monuments in France
The Top 10 of the most visited Sites and Monuments in France in 2011 puts Paris at the top end of the scale. The list includes the number ... Read more!
Top 10 Tallest Buildings of France
Here are the lists of the tallest buildings of France which include spires and masts. (updated 2 May 2016) The vast majority of French skyscrapers are located in the ... Read more!
