Father’s Day in France
Father’s Day in France takes place on the third Sunday of June, less than a…
Browsing: French Traditions
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums of France!
Just a little post today to say… Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums of France!…
Pentecost day in France: la Pentecôte
The word Pentecost comes from the Ancient Greek pentếkosta which means “the fiftieth day”. The…
Mother’s Day in France and English-speaking countries: La Fête des Mères
Traditionally, Mother’s Day is held annually on the second Sunday of May in the US…
Ascension Day – Le jeudi de l’Ascension
The Ascension of Jesus is celebrated by Christian churches forty days after Easter. It always…
What do French people celebrate on Europe Day?
“Vive l’Europe!”. On Europe Day more than 500 million Europeans (including about 67 million French…
New Year’s Eve in France: le Nouvel An
There are many ways to fight the cold French winter… there are coats, gloves, soups,…
The Top Traditions of the French Christmas Tree
Decorated with ornaments, glistening tinsel, blinking fairy lights and topped by a star, the French…
Epiphany in France – L’Épiphanie en France
The Epiphany takes place on January the 6th and celebrates the date of the visit…
How do we celebrate Advent in France?
Advent in France is a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas. It lasts for four…
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…
Victory in Europe Day in France – l’Armistice du 8 mai 1945
Victory in Europe Day takes place on the 8th of May 1945 and commemorates the…
Easter traditions in France – Pâques en 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…
Celebrate Mardi-Gras in France!
Mardi-Gras and Carnival refers to eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the…
April Fools’ Day traditions in France
Although not directly related to Easter, April Fools’ Day traditions are followed by all French children…
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…