Traditions - General Info
How to get a taxi to Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport
Basic tips and general information on the various taxis options on offer to get from Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport to the centre of Paris
Campervan hire in France
Hiring a campervan is a great way to explore at your leisure France’s scenic countryside, renowned cities, beaches and vineyards
French Tricolour – History and meaning
History and meaning of the colours of the French Tricolour, the national emblem of the French Republic which was designed during the French Revolution
La Marseillaise – France’s national anthem
Rouget de Lisle composed La Marseillaise, France’s official anthem in 1792 and originally called it “Chant de Guerre pour l’Armée du Rhin à Strasbourg”
Coq Gaulois, a French symbol
Coq Gaulois, the French rooster, an animal known for its pugnacity, courage and passion, is the uncontested symbol of France throughout the world
European Heritage Days in France
European Heritage Days, a cultural event that brings together 50 European states, and always takes place in France on the 3rd weekend of September
Assumption – Religious feast and public holiday
Assumption, a public day in France and a Catholic religious feast that takes place on August 15 to celebrate the ascent of Mary’s body and soul to Heaven
Driving in France – A few basic tips
General rules for driving in France are similar to those of most western European countries, but we’ve compiled a series of basic reminders and tips about French specific safety rules
Macarons de Saint-Emilion, an Italian recipe
Macarons de Saint-Emilion are biscuits made from crushed almonds, sugar and egg whites, an ancient recipe invented in Italy and improved by the Ursuline sisters of St-Emilion in 1620
Nougat de Montelimar, a French confectionery
The nougat de Montelimar is a honey and almond-based confectionery and renowned Provençal specialty that was invented in Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq) during the 10th century
How to get a taxi to Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport
Campervan hire in France
French Tricolour – History and meaning
