All Souls' Day in France takes place every year on 2 November, the day after All Saints' Day, known in French as La Toussaint. It is a day ... Read more!
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Halloween in France: Traditions, History and Culture
Each October, Halloween in France makes an appearance in shop windows, supermarkets and, increasingly, in family celebrations. Pumpkins, witches, ghosts and cobwebs remind us that 31 October is ... Read more!
French Cemeteries: Discover Their History and Traditions
French cemeteries are a familiar part of the landscape in France, from small village burial grounds to the great monumental cemeteries of Paris. Yet, for visitors from Britain ... Read more!
Halloween or Holy Wins? What The Heck?
Halloween or Holy Wins? What the heck? For those unfamiliar with Halloween, let’s describe it as the night between the 31st of October and Toussaint Day. A pagan ... Read more!
All Saints’ Day in France: What Is La Toussaint?
All Saints' Day in France, known as La Toussaint, is celebrated every year on 1 November. It is a public holiday and an important date in the French ... Read more!
