Easter in France: All There Is To Know!
For many, Easter in France evokes a certain sweetness of life, a springtime celebration that…
Browsing: Spring
50 Beautiful Photos Of Spring in Lorraine To Cheer You Up!
After the success of 50 photos of Spring in Alsace, I’m striking back with a new…
50 Beautiful Photos Of Spring in Alsace To Cheer You Up!
As I write this post, France and Belgium are now confined to limit the pandemic…
Our Instagram profile has gone berserk!
Last Thursday I walked on the rue Chanoinesse, one of my favourite places on the…
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…
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…
Easter Egg Nest in France
In many European countries, children decorate nests just before Easter. In Paris, a traditional cake…
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…
Luxembourg Garden in the Spring
On this sunny Sunday afternoon we decided to go to Paris and have a picnic in the Luxembourg…
Discover 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…
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…
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…
Voici le Mois de Mai – A Favourite Children 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: Origins and Traditions
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 27 states and more than 446 million Europeans (including about…
Commemorating Victory in Europe Day in France
Victory in Europe Day takes place on the 8th of May 1945. It commemorates the…
A Guide to the Easter Traditions in 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
Alongside Easter, French children follow April Fools’ Day traditions in Spring. On 1 April, people use paper…