What it’s like to ride the La Plagne Bobsleigh?
To start the winter season off in style we were given the opportunity to do…
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Dates of Christmas Markets in France
Here are the 2018 dates of Christmas markets in France. Each year, Christmas markets are opening in towns…
Discover the Provins Medieval Christmas Market
I have two favourite sites when it comes to Christmas in the Seine-et-Marne département. These…
What makes the Ribeauvillé Christmas Market special
A joyous medieval atmosphere awaits all who come to Ribeauvillé! Open on two weekends during Advent, the…
Dates of the 2017 Christmas Markets in France
Here are the dates of the 2017 Christmas markets in France. Each year, Christmas markets are opening in towns…
Christmas 2016 at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Christmas 2016 at Galeries Lafayette is just amazing. The department store has done a great work…
Dates of the 2016 Christmas Markets in France
Here are the dates of the 2016 Christmas markets in France. Each year, Christmas markets are opening in towns and…
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 for Valentine’s Day
Paris is famous in the entire world for being a place conducive to true romance.…
Paris Carnival
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…
Why the Annecy Venetian Carnival is amazing
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…
Nice Carnival
The Nice Carnival is one of the largest events organised on the French Riviera, attracting…
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 France
Coming from a long Catholic tradition, Nativity scenes are still present in many households, churches…
Christmas Nativity Scenes in Paris
Many Catholic churches in Paris set up a Nativity Scene at Christmas, which can be…
Boxing Day 2015 in Paris
With temperatures rising up to 15 degrees in the afternoon, Boxing Day was a beautiful…
Christmas preparations in Maisons-Laffitte
Today is the last day before Christmas and we went into town to get from the…
Choosing our tree in Maisons-Laffitte for a French Christmas
Last Saturday we picked out our tree for the first time in France and went…
Paris La Défense Christmas Market
The Christmas market of La Défense is arguably the largest in the Paris region. The cluster of its…
Listen to French Moments on the Join Us in France Podcast
Pierre of French Moments joined Annie from Join Us in France to talk about Christmas in…
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…
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…
Christmas at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in 2015
In 2015, the window display of the Galeries Lafayette are based on “a Christmas from…
2015 Dates of Christmas Markets in France
Originating in Alsace, Christmas markets are now found in most cities in France. Every year, more and more…
A walk from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, Paris
On a Sunday morning in February I caught the RER A from Maisons-Laffitte to Paris.…
Winter Walk in La Défense
Walking in La Défense in Winter? What a weird idea you may think. That’s exactly…
A walk from Montparnasse to the Ecole Militaire, Paris
Although cold, winter in Paris is still stunning with lots of beautiful things to discover.…
Paris New Year’s Eve 2015
Hundreds of thousand revellers thronged the streets of Paris to welcome the New Year, especially…
The Eiffel Tower at Christmas time
A visit to the Eiffel Tower at Christmas time has become one of the highlights…
Les Étofféeries: the Christmas Market of Mulhouse in 2014
Mulhouse, to the South of Alsace, is home to a popular Christmas market named ‘Les Étofféeries’.…
Discovering the Christmas Market of Éguisheim in Alsace
Last night we left Paris for a long weekend break in Alsace, the land of…
Grenoble Christmas Market
Since its creation in 1994, the Christmas markets of Grenoble has become one of the most…
Discover the Alsatian Christmas market in Gare de l’Est
Stuck in Paris and can’t visit Alsace this Christmas? No worries, Alsace comes to you!…
The Christmas Tree of Notre-Dame Cathedral
At sunset we went to the parvis of Notre-Dame cathedral to admire the Christmas tree…
Béthune Christmas Market
In the North of France, not far from the Belgian border, the town of Béthune…
Discover the Reims Christmas Market
Ideally situated on the forecourt of the famous cathedral, the Reims Christmas market has become…
The Ferris Wheel at Place de la Concorde
One of the most beautiful views of Paris at Christmas can be enjoyed from the big wheel…
Paris streets lit up for Christmas
More than 125 streets in Paris are lit up for Christmas. Every night of Advent from…
Christmas at the Grands-Magasins of Paris in 2014
Christmas at the Grands-Magasins of Paris is always a treat for the eye. In December, Printemps, Galeries Lafayette, Le…
Arras Christmas Market
The Arras Christmas Market has become one of the most important festive events organised in the North…
2014 Dates of Christmas Markets in France
Originating in Alsace, Christmas markets are now found in most cities in France. Every year,…
Discover the Annecy Christmas Market
The Annecy Christmas market is the most important event in town during Advent. During the whole month…
Today is Mardi-Gras in France
Today is Mardi-Gras in France! This is the last day of festive celebrations before the…