Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine is now called Grand Est
Today the president of the Regional Council of Alsace-Champagne-Ardennes-Lorraine announced the name which has been…
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Easter Egg Nest in France
In many European countries children decorate nests just before Easter. In Paris a traditional cake representing…
First day of Spring in Maisons-Laffitte
Spring is here! On the occasion we invite you to a little walk we did…
A new name for a French region: Hauts-de-France
The important news of the day is the new name chosen for the French region…
Spring flowers and perfect sunny day in Montmartre
A sign that spring is coming is the sunny days we are having right now in Paris. We…
Snowdrops glimpsed in the Park of Maisons-Laffitte
A few days ago we walked early in the morning across the Park of Maisons-Laffitte and spotted…
Winter and Snow in Southern Alsace
Winter is here at last! For a few days we are visiting Alsace and against all expectations snow…
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…
Top 10 Romantic Places in Paris: A Little Guide
Paris is famous in the entire world for being a place conducive to true romance.…
The Paris Carnival – A Little Guide
In Paris the carnival has a long story and can be traced back to the Middle-Ages. After a long hiatus…
February in Paris: First Signs of Spring in the Gardens
Today as we walked across the 8th arrondissement and its public parks we encountered the first signs…
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…
From the roof of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle
On a clear and sunny day I was fortunate to climb to the roof of…
Discover the old town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Saint-Germain-en-Laye dates back to the Middle-Ages. The town has kept the original urban layout of the…
Discover the church of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The present parish church of Saint-Germain-en-Laye was built in 1827. It is the fourth sanctuary to have been built on…
Discover Saint-Germain’s Château-Neuf and Pavillon Henri IV
The Château-Neuf was one of Saint-Germain-en-Laye’s two castles which served as a royal residence from the…
Discover the castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is known as the Château-Vieux (Old Castle). It is closely linked to the history of…
Gardens of Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is bordered by beautiful gardens. The domain extends to the forest and the Terrace…
Why it’s worth exploring the Forest of Saint-Germain
The forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is situated 20 km West of Paris and extends within a…
The great Terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The great terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye overlooks the Seine River and the western suburbs of Paris.…
Discover the historic town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The historic city of Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the Yvelines département is famous for its royal castle and for being the birthplace of Louis…
Fountain of the Croix-du-Trahoir, Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris
Today the intersection of rue Saint-Honoré and rue de l’Arbre-Sec is part of one of the nicest parts of Paris.…
Discover the fantastic Annecy Venetian Carnival
Every year in Winter an elegant and mysterious carnival takes place in the French Alps town of Annecy. With people…
Dunkirk Carnival – Carnaval de Dunkerque
Every year in Winter the people of Dunkirk are taking over the streets of the coastal town…
Boules-aux-Rats, Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois church in Paris
There is a mystery that scholars and historians have not yet succeeded to resolve. Perched…
Nice Carnival: A Discovery Guide
If there is a festival worth mentioning in the South of France, I couldn’t miss…
It’s time for the Galette des Rois!
As soon as Christmas and New Year with its abundance of food and bûches are…
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…
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…
Christmas Nativity Scenes in Paris
Many Catholic churches in Paris set up a Nativity Scene at Christmas, which can be…
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…
Paris La Défense Christmas Market
The Christmas market of La Défense is arguably the largest in the Paris region. The cluster of its…
Discover the 13 administrative regions of France
Mainland France comprises of 13 administrative regions which are in turn subdivided into départements. The…
The Eiffel Tower by night
Today’s photos are about the Eiffel Tower by night. We went to the Esplanade du Trocadéro last night…
Free merry-go-rounds in Paris for Christmas
For Christmas 2015, Paris local or visiting children are invited to ride for free on one of…
Eiffel Tower lit up in Blue-White-Red after the Paris attacks
From Monday 16 to Wednesday 25 November days the Eiffel Tower is lit up in Blue,…
Fluctuat nec Mergitur: Paris’ Motto
The motto of the City of Paris is a Latin phrase “Fluctuat nec mergitur”, which has…
Top 10 Things to see in Paris at Christmas with Kids
This year the Christmas holidays take place from Saturday 19 December 2015 to Sunday 3…
France in mourning #PrayforParis
When we woke up this morning there were no words to describe what had just…
Christmas at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in 2015
In 2015, the window display of the Galeries Lafayette are based on “a Christmas from…
Top 10 Most Visited Museums in Paris
Here is the Top 10 list of the most visited museums in Paris (2014), attracting several…
Lion of Belfort by Auguste Bartholdi
The Lion of Belfort is a monumental statue by Auguste Bartholdi situated against the cliff underneath the castle of Belfort.…
The Lion of Belfort, Place Denfert-Rochereau, Paris
The Lion of Belfort is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Bartholdi situated at the middle…
Métro Line 14 registered a record number of passengers
Last month it was revealed that Line 14 of the Paris Métro has carried a record…
Explore the fourteen Cemeteries of Paris
There are fourteen cemeteries within the limits of the City of Paris, some of them…
Would you go to the Catacombs of Paris? I just did!
Below the pleasant district of Denfert-Rochereau (14th arrondissement) with peaceful residential streets and lively Haussmann-style avenues…
Our 10 Best Photos of Autumn in Paris
In this post we have compiled a selection of French Moments’ photos of Autumn all taken in…
And Paris’ highest street is…
A few days ago, one of our students in French asked us a tricky question:…
Rue Saint-Jacques: Paris’ oldest street
The oldest street of Paris is known to be the rue Saint-Jacques in the Latin Quarter…
Our first InstaMeet in France at Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Last Sunday I was fortunate enough to be part of an InstaMeet in France at Saint-Germain-en-Laye.…