Winchester Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
Renowned as one of the best in Europe, the Winchester Christmas market is inspired by…
Browsing: France’s Neighbours
10 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in the UK
Let’s step into the joy of Christmas in the UK with the discovery of one…
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The Christmas pyramid: Origins and Traditions
The Christmas Pyramid, also known as the Advent Pyramid, is an important decorative element of…
30 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Germany
Let’s step into the joy of Christmas in Germany with the discovery of the Weihnachtsmarkt…
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Thanksgiving in France: Do the French Celebrate it too?
Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November…
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Scotney Castle: Our Visit to the National Trust Estate
I had discovered a beautiful picture of a moated castle on my walking map in…
Brede High Woods: Bluebells and Spring Walk
Brede High Woods is one of England’s largest woodlands. This very special place is also…
Wilderness Wood: Bluebells and Family Walk
On this bank holiday in early May, we visited Wilderness Wood with our family. A…
What Is England In French: A Little Guide
What is ‘England’ in French? This might be an easy question for francophiles and francophones…
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The Moselle Valley: A Discovery Itinerary
If the Rhine is the emblematic river of Alsace, the Moselle is the backbone of…
What Is Germany In French: A Little Guide
What is ‘Germany’ in French? This might be an easy question for francophiles and francophones…
Explore the English village of Burwash, East Sussex
Want to know where French Moments is currently based? Today I’d like to show you…
A bit of France at le Marché of Heathfield
On a sunny Monday morning of the long August weekend, we visited Le Marché of…
Why you should climb the Salève mountain
We are fortunate to live in a village situated on the East side of the…
Where to find the Texas Embassy in Paris?
Did you know that a carving on a façade indicates where the Texas Embassy in…
Discover the Basel Christmas Market in Switzerland
On the border of France, the Swiss city of Basel (or Basle) hosts Switzerland’s largest Christmas…
Berlin Wall Section in Paris
Last week during a walk across the 16th arrondissement I stumbled upon a historic piece…
Facts and Figures about Monaco
The Principality of Monaco is full of interesting facts and figures. Here are a few…
Discover the Principality of Monaco
Enjoying over 300 days of sunshine a year, the most glamorous destination on the Mediterranean…
Rocher de Monaco (Rock of Monaco)
The oldest part of the Principality of Monaco is Le Rocher, a rocky promontory between…
Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Monte-Carlo (sometimes called Monte-Carle in French) is arguably the most famous district of the Principality…
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Prince’s Palace of Monaco
Situated on a rocky promontory, the Prince’s Palace of Monaco (Palais Princier) is the official residence…
Eurotunnel to celebrate its 20th anniversary today!
20 years ago, on the 6th May 1994, Queen Elizabeth II and French President François…
The formidable story behind the French croissant
A breakfast friend par excellence, the French croissant is a gastronomic symbol of France abroad.…
Happy Australia Day!
Australia Day is the country’s largest annual public event celebrated on the 26th January throughout the Great…
Australia in the Northern Hemisphere!
If Australia was situated in the Northern Hemisphere, it would be found somewhere between the…
Get on the new TGV between Paris and Barcelona!
Since yesterday, Sunday 15 December 2013, a new TGV service has started operating between Barcelona…
“An Italian in Paris”: the song
“An Italian in Paris” is a song that describes Paris by an Italian! In his album Amore Eterno (2007), Davide…
A fascination for medieval castles
Pierre explains why Australians have a fascination for medieval castles, which is like stepping into a…
Where to find French Culture in London
Where to find French culture in London? This is a question often asked. The Language…
The Origins and Traditions of Father’s Day in France
Father’s Day in France takes place on the third Sunday of June, less than a…
Mother’s Day in France: Origins and Traditions
In the USA and Australia, Mother’s Day takes place on the second Sunday of May.…
What do French people celebrate on Europe Day?
“Vive l’Europe!” On Europe Day 27 states and more than 446 million Europeans (including about…
Strasbourg and Europe: History and Anecdotes
Strasbourg and Europe: when a city on the River Rhine calls for reconciliation of the…
The Palais des Tuileries, in search of a missing Palace
The Palais des Tuileries (Tuileries Palace) is the former residence of the Kings and Queens…
The story behind the name Sydney
I love the sequence in the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” where the character…
Things you should know about the Statue of Liberty
2016 marked the 130th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. This short article is about…
