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Intimate Retreats for Valentine’s Getaway in the French Countryside
The French countryside might have been designed for romantic escapes. It is hard to think of anywhere more charming, delightful, and perfect for a Valentine’s getaway. From quaint ... Read more!
Is Saint Patrick’s Day in France A Celebration?
Saint Patrick’s Day marks the feast day of the Irish national hero, St Patrick, also the patron saint of Ireland. In France, concerts of Celtic music highlight la fête ... Read more!
Thanksgiving in France: Do the French Celebrate it too?
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November (23 November in 2023). Thanksgiving is undoubtedly the most celebrated day in the United States ... Read more!
Halloween in Alsace: 5 Legendary Places to Explore
Halloween in Alsace? I might as well tell you right now, the parties and animations organised in the region are not on par with the Christmas festivities. For ... Read more!
The Feast of Saint John in France
The feast of Saint John in France celebrates the birth of St John the Baptist, Jesus’ cousin who baptised him in the Jordan River. The Church has given ... Read more!
Easter in France: All There Is To Know!
For many, Easter in France evokes a certain sweetness of life, a springtime celebration that is both childlike and family-friendly. The great Easter Sunday family meal gathers the ... Read more!
The return from the Alpine pastures in Annecy
I’ve known about the return from the Alpine pastures for a long time. I had heard of great festivals happening in Austria, Switzerland and Bavaria, but only recently ... Read more!
World War I Armistice Day in France: What Happened?
World War I Armistice Day, commemorated on November 11, marks one of modern history’s most significant turning points. This date symbolises not only the end of brutal hostilities ... Read more!
Valentine’s Day in France: Origins and Traditions
As the season of love gently unfolds, there’s no place like France to celebrate the essence of romance that Valentine’s Day encapsulates. With its cobblestone streets, breathtaking landscapes, ... Read more!
Christmas in France: Celebrations and Traditions
Ready to experience the charm of Christmas in France? This festive season transforms France’s most iconic destinations, from Paris to picturesque villages, into dazzling winter wonderlands. Throughout the ... Read more!
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 month after Mother’s Day (on the last Sunday in May). In the United ... Read more!
Mother’s Day in France: Origins and Traditions
In the USA and Australia, Mother’s Day occurs on the second Sunday of May. However, the French have chosen a different date to pay tribute to their mothers. ... Read more!
What do French people celebrate on Europe Day?
“Vive l’Europe!” On Europe Day, 27 states and more than 446 million Europeans (including about 67 million French people) celebrate the European Union on the 9th of May. ... Read more!
New Year’s Eve in France: What you need to know
New Year’s Eve in France is something special. The winter chill bites hard, but the French know how to fight it. Coats and gloves help, of course. So ... Read more!
Epiphany in France: Origins and Traditions
Epiphany in France takes place on the 6th of January. It celebrates the date of the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. On that day, the ... Read more!
How do we celebrate Advent in France?
Advent in France is a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas. It lasts for four weeks, starting on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. ‘Advent’ derives from the Latin ... Read more!
A Guide to the Easter Traditions in France
Easter traditions in France have been significant to French people over the centuries as Easter is the most important Christian celebration of the year. This particular time commemorates ... Read more!
Candlemas in France: this is Crêpes Day!
Candlemas arrives at the heart of winter, when November, December, January, and February stretch endlessly in France. The cold seeps into the streets, the sky hangs low, and ... Read more!
Mardi Gras in France: Origins and Traditions
Mardi Gras and Carnival refer to eating more decadent, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of Lent. In France, this festive season comes with sumptuous public celebrations or ... Read more!
