The return from the Alpine pastures in Annecy
I’ve known about the return from the Alpine pastures for a long time. I had…
Browsing: French Traditions
Christmas 2016 at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Christmas 2016 at Galeries Lafayette is just amazing. The department store has done a great work…
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…
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…
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…
Choosing our tree in Maisons-Laffitte for a French Christmas
Last Saturday we picked out our tree for the first time in France and went…
No Christmas tree in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral this year
Bad news for those who wished to wonder at the traditional Christmas tree in front…
Who is the character of Saint-Nicolas?
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
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas.…
Christmas at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in 2015
In 2015, the window display of the Galeries Lafayette are based on “a Christmas from…
2015 World War 1 Armistice Day in Maisons-Laffitte
Today is a public holiday in France as the country remembers those who fought and…
Sweet sweet strawberries
BY RACHEL – This week was my daughter’s second birthday. What fun! We’re not doing…
Summer in Paris: at the Eiffel Tower
Today we reached the French capital early in the morning, in search of Summer in Paris. At the Eiffel Tower we…
Paris’ love locks are being removed from bridges this week
It is the end of an era that lasted almost a decade. The love locks…
Mother’s Day coming up in France!
Mother’s Day is next Sunday in France and I’m looking forward to a lovely day…
National Symbols of the French Fifth Republic
The National Symbols of the French Fifth Republic (founded in 1958) are represented by several…
Easter Day in Maisons-Laffitte
It’s Easter Day and it’s a time of celebration with all it represents! The message of the cross…
Happy Easter 2015!
Today is the 5th April, Easter Sunday! We wish you a happy Easter – de…
Easter treats in Maisons-Laffitte
Bauget is one of our favourite pâtisseries in Maisons-Laffitte. They are also a chocolaterie and…
In search of Spring in Paris: at the Eiffel Tower
Today we reached central Paris in search of Spring. We thought the best spot to experience the…
Paris New Year’s Eve 2015
Hundreds of thousand revellers thronged the streets of Paris to welcome the New Year, especially…
Assumption Day in France – L’Assomption en France
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary is an important date in the French calendar as…
Holidays and Celebrations in France
The French annual calendar is punctuated with eleven bank holidays, as well as a number…
Happy Easter! – Joyeuses Pâques !
Here we are, Sunday morning, the 20th April 2014. A beautiful day awake in this…
Why you should spend Easter in Alsace
Spending Easter in Alsace is unforgettable! The first rays of sunshine which are touching the…
Who brings the Easter eggs in France?
In French supermarkets, Easter bunnies are now found everywhere on the shelves, including the gold…
The French’ sweet tooth for Easter chocolate
The French and chocolate is a love story. From the local chocolateries to the immense…
Today is Mardi-Gras in France
Today is Mardi-Gras in France! This is the last day of festive celebrations before the…
Today is Epiphany in France!
Every year on the 6th January, the French celebrate Epiphany, which is synonymous with the “galette des…
Christmas Gastronomy of Alsace
The Christmas gastronomy of Alsace is much appreciated during the Holiday season. From Foie Gras to…
Top 10 Photos of Saint-Nicolas in all his glory
Today, 6th December is Saint-Nicolas’ Day in Lorraine, Alsace and the Flanders. If you are…
Discover the Foret Enchantee of Altkirch, Alsace
For the Christmas season, the little town of Altkirch in the Sundgau radically departs from…
World War I Armistice Day in France
The Public holiday commemorates the Fête de la Victoire when the Armistice after World War…
Toussaint Day and French cemeteries
Toussaint (All Saint’s Day) takes place on the 1st November and is a special day…
Halloween or Holy Wins?
The night between the 31st of October and Toussaint Day is Halloween. A pagan tradition…
The celebration of Valentine’s Day in France
Valentine’s Day (“La Saint-Valentin”, in French), on February 14th, is a celebration of love for…
Christmas in France – Noël en France
Welcome to our Christmas in France pages! Christmas in France is made special with the…
It’s picnic time in Paris!
Our 4 favourite picnic spots in Paris. For those of you who are visiting Paris this…
What are the Bouquinistes of Paris?
The banks of the Seine would not be the same without the established Bouquinistes of…