
Easter in France: All There Is To Know!
For many, Easter in France evokes a certain sweetness of life, a springtime celebration that…
For many, Easter in France evokes a certain sweetness of life, a springtime celebration that…
The French consider Christmas as one of their most important holidays, alongside Bastille Day! How…
I’ve known about the return from the Alpine pastures for a long time. I had…
Christmas 2016 at Galeries Lafayette is just amazing. The department store has done a great work…
Here are a few facts about the 2016 Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées that…
This morning we went on a nice family walk in our neighbourhood. The Park of…
Good Friday is part of the Holy Week of Easter and commemorates the sacrifices Jesus-Christ…
In many European countries, children decorate nests just before Easter. In Paris, a traditional cake…
The colourful and vibrant Carnival of Mulhouse has a strong tradition in the Alsace region. In 2018 it celebrated…
Paris is famous in the entire world for being a place conducive to true romance.…
In Paris the carnival has a long story and can be traced back to the Middle-Ages. After a long hiatus…
The Nativity Scene inside the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Montmartre (18th arrondissement) is one of the most visited in Paris. Discover the…
Every year in Winter the people of Dunkirk are taking over the streets of the coastal town…
As soon as Christmas and New Year with its abundance of food and bûches are…
One of the most beautiful Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the church of Saint-François-Xavier in the 7th…
One of the most famous Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the Notre-Dame cathedral and attracts almost 2 million visitors from…
Coming from a long Catholic tradition, Nativity scenes are still present in many households, churches…
Many Catholic churches in Paris set up a Nativity Scene at Christmas, which can be…
Bad news for those who wished to wonder at the traditional Christmas tree in Paris. Following…
For children of the French provinces of the Alsace, Lorraine and the Flanders, Saint-Nicolas is the character who…
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas.…
In 2015, the window display of the Galeries Lafayette are based on “a Christmas from…
BY RACHEL – This week was my daughter’s second birthday. What fun! We’re not doing…
Today we reached the French capital early in the morning, in search of Summer in Paris. At the Eiffel Tower we…
The National Symbols of the French Fifth Republic (founded in 1958) are represented by several…
Today we reached central Paris in search of Spring. We thought the best spot to experience the…
Hundreds of thousand revellers thronged the streets of Paris to welcome the New Year, especially…
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary is an important date in the French calendar as…
In France, we know how to celebrate life on many occasions! Whether you are visiting…
Here we are, Sunday morning, the 20th April 2014. A beautiful day awake in this…
Spending Easter in Alsace is unforgettable! The first rays of sunshine which are touching the…
In French supermarkets, Easter bunnies are now found everywhere on the shelves, including the gold…
The French and chocolate is a love story. From the local chocolateries to the immense…
Today is Mardi-Gras in France! This is the last day of festive celebrations before the…
Every year on the 6th January, the French celebrate Epiphany, which is synonymous with the “galette des…
The Christmas gastronomy of Alsace is much appreciated during the Holiday season. From Foie Gras to…
For the Christmas season, the little town of Altkirch in the Sundgau radically departs from…
The Public holiday commemorates the Fête de la Victoire when the Armistice after World War…
Toussaint Day (All Saint’s Day) takes place on the 1st November and is a special…
The night between the 31st of October and Toussaint Day is Halloween. A pagan tradition…
Valentine’s Day (“La Saint-Valentin”, in French), on February 14th, is a celebration of love for…
Ready for the most wonderful time of the year in France? Christmas is an enchanting time…
The banks of the Seine would not be the same without the established Bouquinistes of…
Father’s Day in France takes place on the third Sunday of June, less than a…
Just a little post today to say… Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums of France!…
The word Pentecost comes from the Ancient Greek pentếkosta which means “the fiftieth day”. The…
Traditionally, Mother’s Day is held annually on the second Sunday of May in the US…
The Ascension of Jesus is celebrated by Christian churches forty days after Easter. It always…
“Vive l’Europe!” On Europe Day 27 states and more than 446 million Europeans (including about…
There are many ways to fight the cold French winter… there are coats, gloves, soups,…