Bonjour! - French Moments is all about bringing a little bit of France to wherever you are in the world. I’m Pierre and as a French/Australian I spent my childhood in France and Germany before moving to Australia which is where I began French Moments. Now back in Europe I am thoroughly enjoying being so close to everything in France again. My English isn’t perfect, the photos aren’t professional but a lot of passion goes into this site and I love this crazy adventure where I am learning and growing all the time. I’m cheered on my wife Rachel and our beautiful daughter Aimée who occasionally feature on the blog too and together we make up the French Moments family.
Discover the historic Rotunda at La Villette, Paris
The Rotunda at La Villette (Rotonde de La Villette) is one of the last surviving buildings of the Farmers-General Wall…
The towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
Climbing on the towers of Notre-Dame cathedral is a must-to-do thing when visiting monuments in Paris. At the heart of…
Fête du Pain 2015 in Paris
From the 7th-17 May 2015, the Paris Bread Festival (Fête du Pain) has been celebrating its 20th anniversary on the forecourt…
A morning visit inside the chateau of Maisons-Laffitte
The château of Maisons-Laffitte, West of Paris, is a fine example of French classicism completed in 1651. At that time,…
Discover the Museum of Romantic Life in Paris
Hidden away from the touristic districts of Paris, the Museum of Romantic Life is a restful place that evokes the years…
Discover the beautiful medieval village of Yvoire
Situated on the French shores of Lake Geneva, Yvoire is one of France’s most beautiful villages, locally nicknamed the “Pearl…
Discover the historic province of Savoie
The Pays de Savoie is mainly known for its mountains (The Mont Blanc and the French Alps) and its cheeses…
Top 10 Most Beautiful Chateaux of the Loire Valley
In 2000, Unesco added the chateaux of the Loire Valley to its World Heritage list. The area extends from Sully-sur-Loire to…
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La Marseillaise, National Anthem of France
The French National Anthem is known as La Marseillaise and was composed during the events of the French Revolution in…
Coat of Arms of the French Republic
Before the French Revolution the symbol of the Kingdom of France was the fleur-de-lis. In the 20th century the French…
In the footsteps of Dalida in Montmartre
Who was Dalida? This is the inevitable question people ask me when walking on a tour of Montmartre. The glamorous…
Take the Carcassonne Quiz
Welcome to the Carcassonne Quiz! Are you up for the challenge? Take the Carcassonne Quiz. 10 questions to test your…
