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Last Thursday I walked on the rue Chanoinesse, one of my favourite places on the…
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Parc du Dispensaire, Sartrouville
On my previous post I published a few photos of our walk across the River…
Colourful Spring Flowers in Maisons-Laffitte
In between rain showers we decided to venture outside and stroll in the beautiful park…
Our tips to enjoy Paris in the Spring
Millions of visitors visit Paris in the Summer. Little do they know that the French…
What to see when spending April in Nancy
Spring is a beautiful season of the year to start discovering towns and villages around…
Fantastic April Sunrise in Maisons-Laffitte
This morning we enjoyed a fantastic April Sunrise in Maisons-Laffitte and wanted to publish a…
Good Friday in France
Good Friday is part of the Holy Week of Easter and commemorates the sacrifices Jesus-Christ…
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…
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…
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…
Mother’s Day coming up in France!
Mother’s Day is next Sunday in France and I’m looking forward to a lovely day…
Luxembourg Garden in the Spring
On this sunny Sunday afternoon we decided to go to Paris and have a picnic in the Luxembourg…
Spending the 8th May in Maisons-Laffitte
Today 8th May 2015 is a public holiday in France as the nation commemorates Victory…
First weekend of May in Maisons-Laffitte
For this first weekend of the “joli mois de Mai”, we took a stroll in…
Ferrette in the Spring
On our last day in Alsace, we chose to drive South of the region to…
Kaysersberg in the Spring
Several cities and villages along the Alsace Wine Route have since become famous and attract a very…
A sunny April afternoon in the Park of Maisons-Laffitte
Today was such a beautiful sunny day in the little town of Maisons-Laffitte that we couldn’t help…
Easter Day in Maisons-Laffitte
It’s Easter Day and it’s a time of celebration with all it represents! The message of the cross…
Happy Easter 2015!
Today is the 5th April, Easter Sunday! We wish you a happy Easter – de…
Paris to move the Eiffel Tower to the Champs-Élysées!
This was the big news announced last week… did you hear about it too? Did…
In search of Spring in Paris: at the Eiffel Tower
Today we reached central Paris in search of Spring. We thought the best spot to experience the…
A little stroll through the Marais District, Paris
This Saturday morning we had a coffee meeting planned with two of our former French…
The first signs of Spring in France
“Les prémices du printemps” (the first signs of Spring). This is the perfect title for…
May Day: Our beautiful photos of Lilies of the Valley
Last week we went on a walk in a forest in Alsace to look for…
Happy Easter! – Joyeuses Pâques !
Here we are, Sunday morning, the 20th April 2014. A beautiful day awake in this…
Why you should spend Easter in Alsace
Spending Easter in Alsace is unforgettable! The first rays of sunshine which are touching the…
Who brings the Easter eggs in France?
In French supermarkets, Easter bunnies are now found everywhere on the shelves, including the gold…
The French’ sweet tooth for Easter chocolate
The French and chocolate is a love story. From the local chocolateries to the immense…
Ten photos of spring flowers in Haute-Savoie
This Sunday morning, we went for a little walk along the streets of Argonay near…
April: when spring comes to France
Welcome to April, the perfect month to introduce our new article about spring in France!…
Voici le mois de mai – French song
In France, the fifth month of the year is beautifully known as “le joli mois…
Mignonne allons voir si la rose – Pierre de Ronsard
Spring is here and to celebrate the renewal of life, nothing is better than a…
All there is to know about Spring in France
Blooming apple trees, new green leaves covering the trees, spring flowers in full bloom in…
Spring flowers and flowering trees
From the first weeks of March to the warmer month of May, spring flowers and…
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…
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’…
April Fools’ Day traditions in France
Although not directly related to Easter, April Fools’ Day traditions are followed by all French children…