
Discover the historic city of Nancy in the snow
Last week the first snowflakes fell in the northeast in mid-January. In Strasbourg, Colmar, Metz…
Last week the first snowflakes fell in the northeast in mid-January. In Strasbourg, Colmar, Metz…
For many, the words ‘Winter Wonderland’ refers to a popular American song played during the…
To start the winter season off in style we were given the opportunity to do…
Here are the dates of Christmas markets in France for 2019. Each year, Christmas markets are opening in…
I have two favourite sites when it comes to Christmas in the Seine-et-Marne département. These…
A joyous medieval atmosphere awaits all who come to Ribeauvillé! Open on two weekends during Advent, the…
Christmas 2016 at Galeries Lafayette is just amazing. The department store has done a great work…
A few days ago we walked early in the morning across the Park of Maisons-Laffitte and spotted…
Winter is here at last! For a few days we are visiting Alsace and against all expectations snow…
The colourful and vibrant Carnival of Mulhouse has a strong tradition in the Alsace region. In 2018 it celebrated…
Paris is famous in the entire world for being a place conducive to true romance.…
In Paris the carnival has a long story and can be traced back to the Middle-Ages. After a long hiatus…
Today as we walked across the 8th arrondissement and its public parks we encountered the first signs…
The Nativity Scene inside the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Montmartre (18th arrondissement) is one of the most visited in Paris. Discover the…
Every year in Winter an elegant and mysterious carnival takes place in the French Alps town of Annecy. With people…
Every year in Winter the people of Dunkirk are taking over the streets of the coastal town…
If there is a festival worth mentioning in the South of France, I couldn’t miss…
As soon as Christmas and New Year with its abundance of food and bûches are…
One of the most beautiful Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the church of Saint-François-Xavier in the 7th…
One of the most famous Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the Notre-Dame cathedral and attracts almost 2 million visitors from…
Coming from a long Catholic tradition, Nativity scenes are still present in many households, churches…
Many Catholic churches in Paris set up a Nativity Scene at Christmas, which can be…
The Christmas market of La Défense is arguably the largest in the Paris region. The cluster of its…
Pierre of French Moments joined Annie from Join Us in France to talk about Christmas in…
For Christmas 2015, Paris local or visiting children are invited to ride for free on one of…
This year the Christmas holidays take place from Saturday 19 December 2015 to Sunday 3…
In 2015, the window display of the Galeries Lafayette are based on “a Christmas from…
On a Sunday morning in February I caught the RER A from Maisons-Laffitte to Paris.…
Walking in La Défense in Winter? What a weird idea you may think. That’s exactly…
Although cold, winter in Paris is still stunning with lots of beautiful things to discover.…
Hundreds of thousand revellers thronged the streets of Paris to welcome the New Year, especially…
A visit to the Eiffel Tower at Christmas time has become one of the highlights…
Since its creation in 1994, the Christmas markets of Grenoble has become one of the most…
Stuck in Paris and can’t visit Alsace this Christmas? No worries, Alsace comes to you!…
At sunset we went to the parvis of Notre-Dame cathedral to admire the Christmas tree…
In the North of France, not far from the Belgian border, the town of Béthune…
Ideally situated on the forecourt of the famous cathedral, the Reims Christmas market has become…
One of the most beautiful views of Paris at Christmas can be enjoyed from the big wheel…
More than 125 streets in Paris are lit up for Christmas. Every night of Advent from…
Christmas at the Grands-Magasins of Paris is always a treat for the eye. In December, Printemps, Galeries Lafayette, Le…
The Arras Christmas Market has become one of the most important festive events organised in the North…
The Annecy Christmas market is the most important event in town during Advent. Each year the festive…
Today is Mardi-Gras in France! This is the last day of festive celebrations before the…
C’est la Saint-Valentin! Bonne fête aux amoureux! Today is the 14th February – time to…
The most Italianate and the warmest town on the French Riviera has become famous for…
Every year on the 6th January, the French celebrate Epiphany, which is synonymous with the “galette des…
Winter in France is often considered as the least popular season for tourism in the…
Christmas on the Champs-Élysées takes place for nearly two months, from mid-November to early January.…
The Paris Christmas markets have their origins in Alsace where the tradition is very strong and part…
The Christmas gastronomy of Alsace is much appreciated during the Holiday season. From Foie Gras to…