How do we celebrate Advent in France?
Advent in France is a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas. It lasts for four…
Browsing: French Traditions
The Guide to All the French traditions of Christmas
How do the French celebrate Christmas? I’m glad you ask it… for there is much…
Learn about the traditions of Christmas in Provence
Christmas in Provence starts with the Sainte Barbe celebrations on the 4th December and culminate on Christmas…
What are the Saint-Nicolas celebrations in Nancy
In France’s north-east, there are two main not-to-miss events in December: the Christmas market of Strasbourg…
Christmas in Alsace: traditions and markets
Christmas in Alsace is truly magical. This is the region which has had a large…
Christmas in Paris: What to see and where to go
Each Christmas, Paris shows the world why it deserves the title of ‘City of light’.…
What is la Toussaint, All Saints’ Day in France
All Saints’ Day in France marks a school and work break half-way between Summer and…
Commemorating Victory in Europe Day in France
Victory in Europe Day takes place on the 8th of May 1945. It commemorates the…
A Guide to the Easter Traditions in France
Easter traditions in France have been very important to French people over the centuries as…
May Day in France – la Fête du Travail
May Day in France is symbolised by lilies of the valley, commonly known as ‘muguet’…
Candlemas in France: this is Crêpes Day!
November, December, January, February… in France, the cold and grey winter settles for a long…
Mardi-Gras in France: Origins and Traditions
Mardi-Gras and Carnival refers to eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the…
April Fools’ Day traditions in France
Alongside Easter, French children follow April Fools’ Day traditions in Spring. On 1 April, people use paper…
What you need to know about Bastille Day in France
What makes Bastille Day so special to the French? Mainly because this is the French…
The Festival of Lights in Lyon – La fête des Lumières de Lyon
The Festival of Lights in Lyon (“Fête des Lumières” in French) is the most awaited public…
Écomusée d’Alsace
Since the 1970s, several eco-museums have been opened in large outdoor sites throughout France and…