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Christmas markets in France
France is known for its wonderful markets, but one of the best times of year to visit is during the Santa season. There are several Christmas markets…
Paris Plage
Paris Plage 2013 Open From July 20th to August 18th (8am to Midnight) This year, Paris Plage takes place from 20th July to 18th August 2013.
Euro Disney’s 20th Birthday!
The 1st European amusement Park has just reached its peak for its 20th Birthday, welcoming 16 millions of visitors in 2012.
Let’s celebrate Shrove Tuesday the 12th February 2013!
Should you not be able to make other famous carnivals around the world, there is more than one French city
The 10 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets of France
Originally named “Marches St Nicolas”, then “Marche de L’Enfant Jesus”, Christmas markets started back in the 14thC in Alsace and Germany.
Celebrate Halloween in Paris!
Terrifying and cultivating, Halloween must be celebrated in Paris!
Top 10 museums in Paris
1- Le Louvre
French Elections: Promises and Impact
Since the official publication of the candidates list that came out on Tuesday, March 20th, the “course a l’Elysee” as the French like to say (litt: race for…
Top 10 French Christmas traditions
As we all know Christmas is a Christian feast but throughout Europe, the rituals associated with the onset of winter go back to time immemorial.
True Secret: how do French find their antiques?
If you want to purchase some French antiques for your French holiday home or for your main residence, we have compiled a list of websites you must visit:
The South west at its best!
Beautiful scenery and typical charming villages, the Midi Pyrenees region has everything to please house hunters. The largest French region (45, 348 sqm)…
Brittany ideal for those prone to homesickness
Once upon a time, Johnny Depp said: “France has a great culture and an amazing history. The most important thing though is that people there know how to live”.…
Getting married in a French castle
There’s nothing more romantic and more original than getting married in a castle. Probably every little girl has dreamed at least once in her life of marrying…
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe- Race weekend!
Summer may be swiftly fading into shorter evenings and rainy days, and thoughts of Glorious Goodwood and Royal Ascot may be little more than distant memories,…
Antiquities for low prices in your new house
Are you looking for authenticity in your new house in France?
Jazz and songs of the Cicada in Juan Les Pins
If you want to spend some times enjoying the jewels of Juan Les Pins, “Jazz A Juan” is your place.
Les Joutes de Sete
Every summer, a unique sporting event takes place in the city of Sete, in the Languedoc Roussillon region, called Joutes Nautiques (nautical jousting). Les…
A movie that will give you a taste of the South of France
Yesterday I watched a film that give a real taste of the South of France: A good Year (2006)
Antibes: Picasso museum re-open its doors!
On 28th March, the doors will re-open at the Picasso Museum (it uses to belong to Grimaldi family), in Antibes, marking the launch of a series of events in the…
Coming soon: Menton carnival – the celebration of lemons
From the 13th of February to the 4th of March, Menton will become the lemons’ city. In fact, Menton celebrates the carnival with a parade of floats and…