What is a French Christmas? It’s similar to many European countries, but, of course, with a few Gallic differences. The French are very good at grand celebrati...
Updated on Sunday November 29th.
On Sunday November 8th, 2020 at 13.02, 33 boats set off from Les Sables d’Olonne on the French Atlantic coast in the Vendé...
There are 11 French public holidays (UK Bank Holidays). Most businesses, shops and offices will be closed, though some supermarkets and bakeries may be open in...
Halloween as a festival in France is still a relatively low-key affair without the razzamatazz of the American Halloween. It didn't really get started until th...
Tour de France 2020 updated September 20th.
The world’s greatest cycling race, the Tour de France 2020, takes place this year in August, not the traditiona...
September is a lovely month to visit France. The days are warm and the sea beckons; the trees begin to change colour; the crowds have largely gone, and the cou...
You'll come across flea markets and brocante fairs all over France. The French have all sorts of different brocante fairs: vide-greniers, dépôts-vente and brad...
August in France is the height of the summer when all the world seems to play. The seaside resorts are crammed but you can always escape into the deep rural co...
July in France can be blisteringly hot so go prepared. But it's a great month with festivals in full swing throughout the country. And of course Bastille Day. ...
Checking out local food festivals in France is a wonderful way to get to know a region. And there are plenty of them. Here are a few of the large, small ...
