Traditions - General Info
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
Easter Eggs, a pagan tradition turned Christian
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
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
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
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
Fleur de Lys – French monarchy’s emblem
The Fleur de Lys, the official emblem of the kings of France from 1150 to 1830, is not a lily but a yellow iris represented in a stylized form
Garden gnomes – Nains de jardin – Fun facts
Garden gnomes – nains de jardin are among the most common so-called decorative items found in French gardens, loathed by most people, worshiped by a few
Assumption – Religious feast and public holiday
Driving in France – A few basic tips
Macarons de Saint-Emilion, an Italian recipe
