Traditions – General Info
French Tricolour – History and meaning
August 21, 2018
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
August 21, 2018
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
August 21, 2018
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
August 21, 2018
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
July 5, 2018
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
May 23, 2018
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
March 15, 2018
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
March 12, 2018
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
Easter Eggs, a pagan tradition turned Christian
March 9, 2018
Easter Eggs, a Christian tradition that take its roots in paganism, when ancient people considered eggs as the symbol of renewal, life and fecundity
Violet of Toulouse, a fragrant flower from Parma
February 5, 2018
The Violet of Toulouse was imported from the Italian city of Parma in the middle of the 19th century and is today the official emblem of the capital of the Occitanie region
French fries versus Belgian fries
January 8, 2018
You all know what French fries are, but do you know the origin of their name and the country they come from, France and Belgium?
Denim, invented in Italy and initially made in France
December 18, 2017
Denim, a heavy duty cotton based fabric initially produced in the Italian port of Genoa and later improved in the city of Nîmes in Southern France
Traditions – General Info – Latest content
Beaucaire, medieval castle, town and fair
Beaucaire, a City of Art and History located along the Rhône River, once one of the wealthiest French cities renowned for its international fair
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Mornac-sur-Seudre – France’s most beautiful villages
Mornac-sur-Seudre, former fishing and trading port in the vast estuary of the river Seudre, is today ranked among the most beautiful villages of France
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Eguisheim, a world famous Alsace village
Eguisheim, a medieval city in the heart of the Alsace vineyard, one of the most beautiful villages in France and the French’s favourite village in 2013
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Chateau de Chavaniac Lafayette, Marquis de Lafayette’s birthplace
Chateau de Chavaniac Lafayette, birthplace of Gilbert Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, liberal stateman, humanist and hero of the American War of Independence
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