Every year in Winter, the people of Dunkirk take over the streets to celebrate France’s noisiest carnival with a colourful vibe enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Let’s ... Read more!
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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 arrondissement. The large scene refers to the tradition of a Provençal Nativity Scene ... Read more!
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 the first Sunday of Advent to Candlemas. We have been lucky enough to ... Read more!
Christmas Nativity Scenes in France
Coming from a long Catholic tradition, Nativity scenes are still present in many households, churches and public places in France today, in both miniature and life-size displays. The ... Read more!
Christmas Nativity Scenes in Paris
Many Catholic churches in Paris set up a Nativity Scene at Christmas, whether traditional, baroque or modern. Some, like that of Notre Dame cathedral, attract thousands of visitors ... Read more!
No Christmas tree in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Bad news for those who wished to wonder at the traditional Christmas tree in Paris. Following the Great Fire of April 2019 there will be no Christmas tree in ... Read more!
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 distributes presents on the 6th December. He is the Patron Saint of Lorraine whose people ... Read more!
Today is the first Sunday of Advent
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas. Advent lasts for four weeks, starting on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Lighting ... Read more!
Christmas at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
In 2015, the window display of the Galeries Lafayette are based on “a Christmas from another planet” with its lots of robots, Jedi, imperial troops, R2D2 and Stormtroopers ... Read more!
Sweet sweet strawberries
BY RACHEL – This week was my daughter’s second birthday. What fun! We’re not doing an official party till she turns 3 but we celebrated en famille and ... Read more!
Summer in Paris: at the Eiffel Tower
Today, we reached the French capital early in the morning, searching for Summer in Paris. At the Eiffel Tower, we experienced the first signs of summertime. Here is a collection of ... Read more!
National Symbols of the French Fifth Republic
Since its foundation in 1958, the French Fifth Republic has played a crucial role in how France is governed. It's like the foundation of their political system. But ... Read more!
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 first signs of springtime would be at the Eiffel Tower, more precisely ... Read more!
Why Assumption Day on August 15th Is Special in France?
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary is an essential date in the French calendar, heralding the end of the long summer holidays. Although a secular country, France has ... Read more!
What are the Holidays and Celebrations in France?
In France, we know how to celebrate life on many occasions! Whether you visit Paris or the Province, holidays and celebrations in France will bring an ‘exotic taste’ ... Read more!
Happy Easter! – Joyeuses Pâques !
Here we are, Sunday morning, the 20th April 2014. A beautiful day awake in this part of Alsace, France and the sun is piercing through the clouds. We ... Read more!
Why you should spend Easter in Alsace
Spending Easter in Alsace is unforgettable! The first rays of sunshine touching the land of Alsace herald spring and Easter, a period of celebration in the French region close ... Read more!
Who brings the Easter eggs in France?
Who brings the Easter eggs in France? What an interesting question! In French supermarkets, Easter bunnies are now found everywhere on the shelves, including the gold Lindt bunny ... Read more!
The French’ sweet tooth for Easter chocolate
The French and chocolate is a love story. From the local chocolateries to the immense hypermarchés, chocolate is found everywhere. Of excellent or not-so-good quality, chocolate is a ... Read more!
Today is Epiphany in France!
Every year on the 6th of January, the French celebrate Epiphany, which is synonymous with the “galette des Rois”. As today is Epiphany, here are a few words about ... Read more!
