Head city of the Tarn Département Albi “the Red Town” was listed in 2010 as part of UNESCO’s World Heritage thanks to its episcopal city. This includes the fortified ... Read more!
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Panoramic Views of Paris: 10 Must-See Spots for Stunning Sights
Discovering a city from above is always thrilling, and the panoramic views of Paris, with its world-famous monuments and landmarks, are no exception. Personally, I love exploring a ... Read more!
Pentecost day in France: la Pentecôte
The word Pentecost comes from the Ancient Greek pentếkosta, which means “the fiftieth day.” Pentecost is a Christian feast that occurs fifty days after Easter. It celebrates the ... Read more!
Explore Lyon Old Town: history and sightseeing
Lyon Old Town is a Renaissance district at the foot of the Fourvière Hill. With its paved old streets, colourful façades and secret passageways (les Traboules), the Vieux-Lyon ... Read more!
Mother’s Day in France: Origins and Traditions
In the USA and Australia, Mother’s Day occurs on the second Sunday of May. However, the French have chosen a different date to pay tribute to their mothers. ... Read more!
Ascension Day in France: Origins and Traditions
Christians celebrate the Ascension of Jesus forty days after Easter. Ascension Day always falls on a Thursday, hence the name “Jeudi de l’Ascension” (Ascension Thursday). Ascension Day: ... Read more!
Aix-en-Provence: Practical Info for Planning Your Visit
The din of cicadas, the southern French accent, a glass of Pastis at a table outside a café: this is Aix-en-Provence, one of France’s most delightful towns. I ... Read more!
What do French people celebrate on Europe Day?
“Vive l’Europe!” On Europe Day, 27 states and more than 446 million Europeans (including about 67 million French people) celebrate the European Union on the 9th of May. ... Read more!
Aix-en-Provence Old Town: A Discovery Guide
Aix-en-Provence old town is enchanting: shady squares, elegant town-houses, lively open-air markets, … everything contributes towards making this Provençal town a memorable visit. Follow the guide! Where ... Read more!
Place de l’Hôtel de Ville of Aix-en-Provence
Place de l’Hôtel de Ville of Aix is arguably one of Provence’s most famous squares. It shows a great array of architectural styles, from the most simple to ... Read more!
Why is the Tuileries Garden in danger?
Each time we visit Paris, we stroll through the Tuileries Garden. Starting from the Cour Carrée of the Louvre, we head westward across the garden on our way ... Read more!
Discover the historic town of Nantes
Nantes is the capital city of the Pays de la Loire region and the département of Loire-Atlantique. It is located on the estuary of the Loire, the Erdre ... Read more!
Pastis from Provence
Pastis is almost like a religion in Provence where the best pastis is found. Pastis from Provence: the unmissable beverage! Pastis © Peng CC3.0 “Il faut vous enivrer ... Read more!
Aix-en-Provence History: A Brief Account
This is a brief account of Aix-en-Provence history. Its past is reflected in the churches and rich 17th and 18th-century manor houses in the old town. It is ... Read more!
Lyon Presqu’île: Discover the Heartbeat of Lyon
Lyon has developed over the years around the two rivers which run through the city: the Rhône and the Saône. Between them, a peninsula has formed: “Lyon Presqu’île”. ... Read more!
What you need to know about the Alsace Region
The Alsace region is located in north-eastern France and is famous for its wine, its colourful half-timbered houses and its castles, which sit enthroned on the summits of ... Read more!
Galette des Rois: Tradition and Recipe
In France, Epiphany is synonymous with the “Galette des Rois”. The French ceremoniously eat this wafer king cake a few days before and after 6 January. As soon ... Read more!
Torche aux marrons
A Torche aux marrons is a dessert based on chestnut cream and meringue and is put together to look a little like Mont Blanc from which it sometime takes ... Read more!
Chocolate Mendiants
As little Christmas delicacies, chocolate mendiants are part of the Provençal tradition and the thirteen desserts. The Provençal tradition of the mendicant order The colours of their ingredients are ... Read more!
Pink Meringues – Meringues à la rose
This is the recipe for traditional pink meringues, like those you find in French patisseries. Originally meringues were a cake! It seems that the meringue originated in 1720 ... Read more!
