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Macarons of Paris
A macaron (also known in Australia as ‘macaroon’) is a sweet prepared in many regions of France. Its name is derived from the italian word “maccarone” or “maccherone” which evokes the crushing or beating of the almond paste which constitues its main ingredient. In Nancy, Lorraine, macarons have been part of the local history since [...]
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Kaysersberg
Several cities and villages along the Alsace Wine Route have since become famous and attract a very large crowd of visitors during the summer months and Christmas. These gems of the wine country are often made up of old medieval ramparts, winding alleyways that bloom with magnificent geraniums, winstubs, vaults, half-timbered houses, and medieval churches. Many town names [...]
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Mother’s Day in France and English-speaking countries: La Fête des Mères
In 2013, Mother’s Day in Australia and in the United States falls on Sunday 12th May. However, in France it takes place two weeks later, on 26th May. Traditionally, Mother’s Day is held annually on the second Sunday of May in the US and in Australia. But French people are used to paying tribute to [...]
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Sarlat: here we come!
Sarlat: here we come! We are excited to announce the dates for our upcoming Intensive Courses in France, which are a fantastic opportunity to practice French in the country itself and discover a new region at the same time. Students come from all around the world and the courses are of an exceptional quality ensuring you [...]
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Term 2 French Classes in Sydney start soon!
Next week our Term 2 will restart in Sydney with more French class options for everyone, young and old! Agathe, Martin, Olivia and Thibaut are all ready to welcome you to class in our centre in Mosman, on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. This term, French group lessons will take place in mornings and evenings for [...]
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Bienvenue to our brand-new website!
Bienvenue to our brand-new website! This Sunday 3 March 2013 our American friends will be the first around the world to see French Moments’ new website designed by Resound Web Media. So what’s new? Aside from the new layout and our new logo (which we like a lot!), we have made it easier for you to [...]
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About French cheese
More than 400 cheese varieties are listed in France, which are usually classified into seven categories. With 24.4kg of cheese eaten per person per year, the French are amongst the highest consumers of cheese in the world. Featured image: French Cheese © French Moments
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Pentecost day in France – La fête de la Pentecôte en France
The word Pentecost comes from the Ancient Greek pentếkosta which means “the fiftieth day”. The Pentecost is a Christian feast taking place fifty days after Easter. It celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. Pentecost ends the Easter celebrations which last seven weeks. Featured image: Pentecost by Lazzaro Bastiani, 15th century
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Cité of Carcassonne
With more than 4 million visitors each year, Carcassonne is among the most prestigious tourist destinations in France, on a par with Mont Saint Michel and Paris’ Notre-Dame. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, Carcassonne is a dramatic representation of medieval architecture perched on a rocky spur that towers above the River Aude, southeast [...]
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Nantes, Pays de la Loire
Nantes is the sixth largest city in France and the largest city in the western part of the country, ahead of Bordeaux (9th) and Rennes (10th). According to the most recent figures from 2010, there are 284,970 people living in the city of Nantes and more than 600,000 if you include the metropolitan area. French [...]
