The Secret and Offbeat Paris I want to share with you

When I got some spare time one of my favourite things to do was jump on the RER A from our beautiful suburb of Maisons-Laffitte into central Paris. ... Read more!

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A Guide to the 20 Arrondissements of Paris

The arrondissements of Paris are administrative districts organised in a spiral pattern. From the 1st arrondissement – the historical heart of Paris – the following arrondissements work their ... Read more!

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Top 50 Most Famous Monuments of France

It could be challenging to set a list of the top 10 most famous monuments of France. The truth is that such a list is highly subjective… unless ... Read more!

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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!

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Louis de Funès: Top 10 Funniest Movies

Although almost unknown in the English-speaking world, Louis de Funès (31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) is still the most popular French comedian nearly 40 years after ... Read more!

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Top 10 largest cities of France by population

In this blog post, I compiled a shortlist that refers to the 10 largest cities of France by population based on communes. The list starts with the French ... Read more!

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Top 50 Most Famous Monuments of Paris

Embarking on a journey through the heart of Paris and its surrounding regions is akin to leafing through the pages of a grand, living history book. Each street ... Read more!

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Christmas in France: Celebrations and Traditions

Ready for the most wonderful time of the year in France? Christmas is an enchanting time when the best attractions of Paris and France transform into the most ... Read more!

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French cheese: facts and figures

Every region in France supports a large population of milk-giving animals which provide the raw material for French cheese. Therefore, there are more than 400 French cheese varieties ... Read more!

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April Fools’ Day traditions in France

Alongside Easter, French children follow April Fools’ Day traditions in Spring. On 1 April, people use paper fish to play an April Fools trick. This involves sticking a paper fish ... Read more!

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