What are the Christmas Tree Types in France?

They are at least three best-selling Christmas Tree types in France: spruce, Nordmann and noble fir trees. Christmas tree types in France Fir tree market in Maisons-Laffitte © French Moments ... Read more!

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Facts and Figures about Christmas Trees in France

For decades, getting a Christmas Tree has stayed a popular tradition in France. In fact, the decoration of Christmas trees are known to have been popular in Alsace as ... Read more!

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Do you suffer from Santa Claustrophobia or Paternatolophobie?

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to kick off the holiday festivities than with a hearty dose of laughter? We all know the iconic ... Read more!

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No Christmas tree in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Bad news for those who wished to wonder at the traditional Christmas tree in Paris. Following the Great Fire of April 2019 there will be no Christmas tree in ... Read more!

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Listen to French Moments on the Join Us in France Podcast

Pierre of French Moments joined Annie from the Join Us in France podcast to talk about Christmas in Paris and the difference between Christmas in the North East ... Read more!

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The Eiffel Tower by Night: A Photographer’s Dream

In the heart of Paris, where history and romance intertwine, there stands an iconic landmark that captivates the world with its enchanting transformation after sunset—the Eiffel Tower. Join ... Read more!

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Today is the first Sunday of Advent

Today is the first Sunday of Advent, a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas. Advent lasts for four weeks, starting on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Lighting ... Read more!

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Fluctuat nec Mergitur: Paris’ Motto

The motto of the City of Paris is a Latin phrase “Fluctuat nec mergitur”, which has been used since at least 1358.   Fluctuat nec Mergitur Paris’ Coat of ... Read more!

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Top 10 Things to see in Paris at Christmas with Kids

This year the Christmas holidays take place from Saturday 19 December 2015 to Sunday 3 January 2016 included. Christmas is a joyful time when children (and grown-ups alike!) ... Read more!

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France in mourning #PrayforParis

When we woke up this morning there were no words to describe what had just happened in our beautiful city overnight. Today French President François Hollande called a ... Read more!

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Christmas at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

In 2015, the window display of the Galeries Lafayette are based on “a Christmas from another planet” with its lots of robots, Jedi, imperial troops, R2D2 and Stormtroopers ... Read more!

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Top 10 Most Visited Museums in Paris

Here is the Top 10 list of the most visited museums in Paris (2014), attracting several million visitors each year. According to the Paris Tourist Office there are exactly ... Read more!

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Métro Line 14 registered a record number of passengers

Last month it was revealed that Line 14 of the Paris Métro has carried a record number of passengers since its inauguration. When Line 14 of the Paris métro ... Read more!

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Our 10 Best Photos of Autumn in Paris

In this post we have compiled a selection of French Moments’ photos of Autumn all taken in the Paris Region, known as the Île de France. Autumn in Paris is definitely ... Read more!

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Reaching New Heights: Uncovering The Highest Street of Paris

A few days ago, one of our students in French asked us a tricky question: “Where is the highest street of Paris?” After some research, I found the ... Read more!

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We bought the new Astérix comic book: Le Papyrus de César

“Le Papyrus de César”: the iconic French (or should we say ‘Gallic‘) hero is coming back today with a new and long-awaited comic-book known in English as “Asterix ... Read more!

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Our first InstaMeet in France at Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Last Sunday I was fortunate enough to be part of an InstaMeet in France at Saint-Germain-en-Laye. This was a great opportunity to meet people who have a passion for photography ... Read more!

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Seven Chateaux in the Paris Region Visited in 10 Days

The Paris Region known as the Île de France is often bypassed by visitors drawn by the heart of Paris. Apart from the highly-popular Palace of Versailles, other ... Read more!

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Top 10 Tallest Churches of Paris

Out of the hundreds of churches in Paris, which ones are the tallest? Maybe against all expectations, Paris’ tallest church is not Notre-Dame cathedral. Here is the list ... Read more!

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Follow A Photographic Walk in La Défense in Summer

Here are a few photos of my walk in La Défense on a bright sunny afternoon in September. La Défense is France’s largest business district and is situated in ... Read more!

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