This morning we went on a nice family walk in our neighbourhood. The Park of Maisons-Laffitte is a great place to stroll on a Sunday morning as most ... lire plus !
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What are the traditions of Good Friday in France?
Good Friday is part of the Holy Week of Easter and commemorates the sacrifices Jesus Christ made and his crucifixion at Calvary some 2,000 years ago. In France, ... lire plus !
Easter Egg Nest in France
In many European countries, children decorate nests just before Easter. In Paris, a traditional cake representing an Easter egg nest is prepared in many pâtisseries, and when they ... lire plus !
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 its 65th edition. The Mulhouse Carnival shows similar features to the many carnivals ... lire plus !
Top 10 Romantic Places in Paris: A Little Guide
Paris is famous in the entire world for being a place conducive to true romance. For a lovers’ stroll or for those who want to discover little knowns ... lire plus !
The Paris Carnival – A Little Guide
In Paris, the carnival has a long story and dates back to the Middle Ages. After a long hiatus between 1952 and 1997, the tradition of the Paris Carnival ... lire plus !
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 2015 edition of the famous crib. Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre at Christmas time © ... lire plus !
Dunkirk Carnival: a colourful event in northern France
Every year in Winter, the people of Dunkirk are taking over the streets to celebrate France’s noisiest carnival with a colourful vibe enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. ... lire plus !
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 ... lire plus !
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 ... lire plus !
