The return from the Alpine pastures in Annecy
I’ve known about the return from the Alpine pastures for a long time. I had…
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What you should know about the Mulhouse Carnival
The colourful and vibrant Carnival of Mulhouse has a strong tradition in the Alsace region. In 2018 it celebrated…
The Paris Carnival – A Little Guide
In Paris the carnival has a long story and can be traced back to the Middle-Ages. After a long hiatus…
Discover the fantastic Annecy Venetian Carnival
Every year in Winter an elegant and mysterious carnival takes place in the French Alps town of Annecy. With people…
Dunkirk Carnival – Carnaval de Dunkerque
Every year in Winter the people of Dunkirk are taking over the streets of the coastal town…
Top 10 French festivals 2016
France has an abundance of festivals celebrating all sorts of things, from religion to food…
Nice Carnival: A Discovery Guide
If there is a festival worth mentioning in the South of France, I couldn’t miss…
Paris went car-free for the first time and we were there!
Today the 27th September 2015, Paris went car-free and we were there to witness this unprecedented event!…
Paris-Plages 2015 is getting ready!
In three days, sand, deck chairs, palm trees will be back for the Paris-Plages event.…
The 2015 Bastille Day Fireworks at the Eiffel Tower
We have researched for our readers some useful information about the fireworks display which will…
Fête du Pain 2015 in Paris
From the 7th-17 May 2015, the Paris Bread Festival (Fête du Pain) has been celebrating its…
Paris-Plages along the River Seine
From mid-July to mid-August, the municipality of Paris runs a temporary artificial beach operation along…
Top 5 light shows in France to see in summer
With summer come many amazing light shows projected onto the façades of famous monuments. This…
Fun Fair of the Tuileries in Paris
Set-up in the Tuileries garden for two months in July and August, the annual fun…
World Music Day in France – La Fête de la Musique
The Fête de la Musique (or World Music Day) is a popular and free music…
Menton Lemon Festival: A Little Guide
The most Italianate and the warmest town on the French Riviera has become famous for…
Europe’s largest hot-air balloons festival in Lorraine
The Lorraine Mondial Air Balloons is Europe’s largest hot-air balloons festival and takes place in…