On a clear and sunny day I was fortunate to climb to the roof of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye castle. Open to the public on rare occasions only, the terrace roof provides ... Read more!
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Dunkirk Carnival: a colourful event in northern France
Every year in Winter, the people of Dunkirk take over the streets to celebrate France’s noisiest carnival with a colourful vibe enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Let’s ... Read more!
Christmas Nativity Scenes in France
Coming from a long Catholic tradition, Nativity scenes are still present in many households, churches and public places in France today, in both miniature and life-size displays. The ... Read more!
Christmas Nativity Scenes in Paris
Many Catholic churches in Paris set up a Nativity Scene at Christmas, whether traditional, baroque or modern. Some, like that of Notre Dame cathedral, attract thousands of visitors ... Read more!
Facts and Figures about Christmas Trees in France
For decades, getting a Christmas Tree has stayed a popular tradition in France. In fact, the decoration of Christmas trees are known to have been popular in Alsace as ... Read more!
Do you suffer from Santa Claustrophobia or Paternatolophobie?
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to kick off the holiday festivities than with a hearty dose of laughter? We all know the iconic ... Read more!
Today is the first Sunday of Advent
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas. Advent lasts for four weeks, starting on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Lighting ... Read more!
Fluctuat nec Mergitur: Paris’ Motto
The motto of the City of Paris is a Latin phrase “Fluctuat nec mergitur”, which has been used since at least 1358. Fluctuat nec Mergitur Paris’ Coat of ... Read more!
France in mourning #PrayforParis
When we woke up this morning there were no words to describe what had just happened in our beautiful city overnight. Today French President François Hollande called a ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Visited Museums in Paris
Here is the Top 10 list of the most visited museums in Paris (2014), attracting several million visitors each year. According to the Paris Tourist Office there are exactly ... Read more!
Métro Line 14 registered a record number of passengers
Last month it was revealed that Line 14 of the Paris Métro has carried a record number of passengers since its inauguration. When Line 14 of the Paris métro ... Read more!
Our 10 Best Photos of Autumn in Paris
In this post we have compiled a selection of French Moments’ photos of Autumn all taken in the Paris Region, known as the Île de France. Autumn in Paris is definitely ... Read more!
Reaching New Heights: Uncovering The Highest Street of Paris
A few days ago, one of our students in French asked us a tricky question: “Where is the highest street of Paris?” After some research, I found the ... Read more!
Top 10 Tallest Churches of Paris
Out of the hundreds of churches in Paris, which ones are the tallest? Maybe against all expectations, Paris’ tallest church is not Notre-Dame cathedral. Here is the list ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Gothic Churches in Paris
Paris boasts over one hundred churches and sanctuaries. Among them are a fair number of Gothic style edifices with the most famous being Notre-Dame Cathedral. This is the ... Read more!
Portail de la Calende, Rouen Cathedral
The Calende Portal (Portail de la Calende) is situated in the South end of the transept of Rouen Cathedral. Richly decorated, the portal was built in the 15th century. Portail de ... Read more!
Tour Lanterne in Rouen, France’s tallest cathedral spire
The Tour Lanterne (lantern tower) and its soaring spire makes the cathedral of Rouen the tallest cathedral in France. Visible from many areas in town, the 151 metre-tall structure ... Read more!
Provins: France’s third largest city in the Middle-Ages
Today we visited the medieval town of Provins situated 80 kilometres South-East of Paris in the Seine-et-Marne département. One striking fact drew our attention… Firstly, take a look ... Read more!
Saint-Ouen Abbey Church, the jewel of Rouen
The Saint-Ouen abbey church would have been an impressive cathedral anywhere else in France but, here in Rouen, it is only over-shadowed by the cathedral of Notre-Dame. However, ... Read more!
Saint Joan of Arc Church, Rouen
Situated on the historic Place du Vieux-Marché, Saint Joan of Arc church is Rouen‘s 20th century response to the medieval Gothic churches that made the reputation of the city. ... Read more!
