The favourite village of the French people in 2017

This week, the popular programme “Le Village Préféré des Français” was presented by Stéphane Bern on French TV channel France 2. Thirteen villages across France were competing for the prestigious ... Read more!

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Discover the Montmartre Cemetery in Paris

The Montmartre Cemetery in the 18th arrondissement of Paris is the second largest operating cemetery of the French capital. The 10.48 acre landscaped funeral park is like an open-air museum ... Read more!

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What to know about Palais Bourbon, Paris

Palais Bourbon is located in the 7th arrondissement in Paris. It is facing the Place de la Concorde and its façade echoes that of the church of the Madeleine. It is is ... Read more!

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Discover the Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris

The Montparnasse Cemetery in the 14th arrondissement of Paris is the second-largest operating cemetery of the French capital. The 45 acres landscaped funeral park is like an open-air museum ... Read more!

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Christmas 2016 at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

Christmas 2016 at Galeries Lafayette is just amazing. The department store has done a great work this year with beautiful and creative decoration. The theme chosen for the window display ... Read more!

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Top 10 Sites to see in France in July

Here is our list of the Top 10 sites to see in France in July, the first month of Summer. Some places may be overcrowded, so plan your ... Read more!

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The favourite village of the French people in 2016

Last night, the popular programme “Le Village Préféré des Français” was presented by Stéphane Bern on French TV channel France 2. Thirteen villages across France were competing for the prestigious ... Read more!

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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 Republic adopted a coat of arms that appears ... Read more!

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Top 10 Sites to see in France in June

Last month we posted some of the beautiful places to see across the country in May. With the Summer holidays around the corner here is our Top 10 ... Read more!

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Marianne and the French Republic

The United States have Uncle Sam, the UK John Bull, Australia Boxing Kangaroo and France the attractive Marianne. Present everywhere in the country, Marianne and the French Republic ... Read more!

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Berlin Wall Section in Paris

Last week during a walk across the 16th arrondissement I stumbled upon a historic piece of concrete which was no less than a Berlin Wall section in Paris! ... Read more!

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Statue of Liberty on the Île aux Cygnes, Paris

It is either visible from the top of the Eiffel Tower, from the Front-de-Seine or the Maison de la Radio, the Statue of Liberty on the Île aux ... Read more!

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Top 10 Sites to see in France in May

Many of you have been asking which were our favourite sites to discover in France. With the Summer holidays coming up we thought it might be a good ... Read more!

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Our photos taken during a week spent in Annecy

You would have probably noticed it on our Facebook or Instagram accounts, we went out of the Paris region to stay in the French Alps. A week spent in ... Read more!

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From the roof of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle

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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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