Christmas 2016 at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Christmas 2016 at Galeries Lafayette is just amazing. The department store has done a great work…
Browsing: French Traditions
2016 Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées
Here are a few facts about the 2016 Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées that…
How do we call oxeye daisy in French?
This morning we went on a nice family walk in our neighbourhood. The Park of…
Good Friday in France
Good Friday is part of the Holy Week of Easter and commemorates the sacrifices Jesus-Christ…
Easter Egg Nest in France
In many European countries children decorate nests just before Easter. In Paris a traditional cake representing…
Mulhouse Carnival
The colourful and vibrant Carnival of Mulhouse has a strong tradition in the Alsace region. In 2017 it celebrated…
Top 10 Romantic Places in Paris for Valentine’s Day
Paris is famous in the entire world for being a place conducive to true romance.…
Paris Carnival
In Paris the carnival has a long story and can be traced back to the Middle-Ages. After a long hiatus…
Christmas Nativity Scene at Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Montmartre
The Nativity Scene inside the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Montmartre (18th arrondissement) is one of the most visited in Paris. Discover the…
Dunkirk Carnival – Carnaval de Dunkerque
Every year in Winter the people of Dunkirk are taking over the streets of the coastal town…
It’s time for the Galette des Rois!
As soon as Christmas and New Year with its abundance of food and bûches are…
Christmas Nativity Scene at Saint-François-Xavier, Paris
One of the most beautiful Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the church of Saint-François-Xavier in the 7th…
Nativity Scene at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
One of the most famous Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the Notre-Dame cathedral and attracts almost 2 million visitors from…
Christmas Nativity Scenes in France
Coming from a long Catholic tradition, Nativity scenes are still present in many households, churches…
Christmas Nativity Scenes in Paris
Many Catholic churches in Paris set up a Nativity Scene at Christmas, which can be…