Traditions - General Info
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
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 Tricolour – History and meaning
La Marseillaise – France’s national anthem
Coq Gaulois, a French symbol
