Everyone in France knows the only French secular song “Petit Papa Noël”. Grandparents, parents, children… everyone has listened to it over and over again in their younger years ... Read more!
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Joyeux Noël! Merry Christmas!
Joyeux Noël! Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad ! Buon Natale ! Frohe Weihnachten ! The French Moments team wishes you “Joyeux Noël“. Joyeux Noël from France! In France, ... Read more!
French Christmas log – Bûche de Noël
A Christmas log is the traditional dessert for the French Christmas meal on the 24th of December. It is a rolled sponge / Genoese sponge in the shape ... Read more!
Bredalas Christmas Cookies – Bredalas de Noël
Bredalas are little Christmas cookies whose preparation date back to the Renaissance. This is probably one of the best known Alsatian traditions. The Bredalas (the spelling changes depending ... Read more!
Christmas Jazz in France: A Photographic and Musical Journey
Every year I think of a way to thank my readers and wish them a Merry Christmas. In 2023, let's enter the world of Christmas Jazz in France!Christmas ... Read more!
Christmas in Strasbourg Cathedral: Where Tradition Shines
Strasbourg cathedral welcomes around 4 million visitors a year, making it the second most visited church in France after Notre-Dame de Paris. As in many churches in Alsace ... Read more!
Capturing Christmas in France with a Creative Suite
France has such a rich culture that hundreds of thousands of visitors stop by every year to experience the magic of Christmas. With fantastic traditions, beautiful cities, and ... Read more!
Christmas in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: A Discovery Guide
Step into the enchanting embrace of Christmas in Rothenburg ob der Tauber as this captivating German country town transforms into a winter wonderland, seamlessly blending centuries-old customs with ... Read more!
Dresden Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
Step into a winter wonderland as we embark on a virtual journey to one of Germany's most celebrated Christmas markets. The Dresden Christmas Market (or Striezelmarkt), with its ... Read more!
Honey from the Luberon – A Visit to a Farm in Bonnieux
During a recent countryside getaway, we had the privilege of visiting Malvina, the curator of the family-run boutique at Clément and Malvina's farm. In 2014, this passionate couple ... Read more!
Frankfurt Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
The Frankfurt Christmas market draws approximately three million visitors and is one of Germany's largest Christmas markets. It starts, at the earliest, on the Monday preceding the first ... Read more!
Munich Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
When night falls, and the snow-covered roofs of the market stalls glisten beneath the radiant glow of numerous lights, Munich Christmas Market on Marienplatz reveals its most enchanting ... Read more!
Nuremberg Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
The Nuremberg Christmas Market is one of Germany's oldest and undoubtedly most famous Christmas markets. You'll find traditional Christmas decorations in the quaint wooden stalls, often handmade, and ... Read more!
Père Fouettard: Unraveling the Dark Side of Christmas in France
When we saw his silhouette from afar, we were already terrified! As a child, I remember the visit of the sinister Père Fouettard. Fortunately for good children, Saint ... Read more!
Gare de l’Est: 10 Facts about the Paris Railway Station
The Gare de l'Est, one of Paris's main railway stations, is an architectural gem and a nerve centre of the French rail network. Nestling in the 10th arrondissement, ... Read more!
Book your accommodation in France
PLAN YOUR STAY IN FRANCEDiscover the perfect hotels and accommodations for your French adventure, ensuring an enriching and comfortable journey.A Word From PierreAre you ready to experience the ... Read more!
Merry Christmas: A Photographic and Musical Journey
Every year I think of a way to thank my readers and wish them a Merry Christmas.Merry Christmas!After creating ebooks in previous years, I have chosen to do ... Read more!
Christmas in Paris: A Festive Discovery
the ebook "CHRISTMAS IN PARIS" IS NOW READY TO DOWNLOAD!The photographic eBook contains 230 pages, over 240 beautiful photos of Paris during the festive season.I hope you will find these ... Read more!
Boxing Day in France: Celebrations & Traditions
The day after Christmas is another feast celebrating Christianity’s first martyr: Saint Stephen’s Day, in French, Fête de Saint-Etienne or La Sainte-Etienne. In English-speaking countries, this date is ... Read more!
Hans Trapp, the terror of the children of Alsace
Riding his black horse, he roams the countryside of northern Alsace with a vengeance. Hans Trapp is the terror of Alsatian gatherings. On St Nicholas' Eve, he proudly ... Read more!
