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What Is Germany In French: A Little Guide
What is ‘Germany’ in French? This might be an easy question for francophiles and francophones to answer. But we should never take for granted that for many, the ... Read more!
Explore the English village of Burwash, East Sussex
Want to know where French Moments is currently based? Today I’d like to show you around the English village where we now live. We moved here last summer ... Read more!
A bit of France at Le Marché of Heathfield
On a sunny Monday morning of the long August weekend, we visited Le Marché of Heathfield. We’d been looking forward to this once-a-year event as we saw signs ... Read more!
Why you should climb the Salève mountain
We were fortunate to live in a village east of the Salève mountain for a year. My family and I climbed the summit on many occasions in all ... Read more!
Where to find the Texas Embassy in Paris?
Did you know that a carving on a façade indicates where the Texas Embassy in Paris used to be? Let me show you the exact location of this ... Read more!
Discover the Basel Christmas Market in Switzerland
The Basel Christmas Market is one of the highlights of my holiday travels, and it’s no surprise that it’s Switzerland’s largest festive market. Nestled on the border with ... Read more!
Berlin Wall Section in Paris
Last week during a walk across the 16th arrondissement I stumbled upon a historic piece of concrete which was no less than a Berlin Wall section in Paris! ... Read more!
Facts and Figures about Monaco
The Principality of Monaco looks like nothing else on the French Riviera. With its cluster of towers, the massive Rocher on which stretches the old town and the ... Read more!
Principality of Monaco: A Discovery Guide
Enjoying over 300 days of sunshine a year, the most glamorous destination on the Mediterranean looks like nowhere else on the French Riviera. The Principality of Monaco is ... Read more!
Rocher de Monaco: Discover the Rock of Monaco
The oldest part of the Principality of Monaco is Le Rocher de Monaco (aka the Rock of Monaco), a rocky promontory between Port Hercule and the Fontvieille district. ... Read more!
Monte-Carlo: Discover Monaco’s Famous District
Two names stand out in the glamorous and exclusive world of the French Riviera: Monaco and Monte Carlo. These two destinations are often used interchangeably, but are they ... Read more!
The Prince’s Palace of Monaco: A Mini-Guide
Standing on a rocky promontory (Le Rocher), the Prince’s Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the ruling Prince of Monaco. The castle has been the home ... 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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
“An Italian in Paris”: the Story of the Song
“An Italian in Paris” is a song by an Italian that describes Paris! In his album Amore Eterno (2007), Davide Esposito sings “Un italien à Paris” by alternating Italian and French ... Read more!
A fascination for medieval castles
Pierre explains why Australians have a fascination for medieval castles, which is like stepping into a different world. Living in the “New World” country of Australia we consider anything ... Read more!
