Candlemas in France: this is Crêpes Day!

Candlemas arrives at the heart of winter, when November, December, January, and February stretch endlessly in France. The cold seeps into the streets, the sky hangs low, and ... Read more!

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Mardi Gras in France: Origins and Traditions

Mardi Gras and Carnival refer to eating more decadent, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of Lent. In France, this festive season comes with sumptuous public celebrations or ... Read more!

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