Express train RER from CDG Airport to Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris in 30mn by the express train RER link The express train link RER is…
New Year greeting cards tradition in France
Sending greeting cards is a tradition that originated in Asia centuries ago and became popular in England and France in the mid-19th century
How to get to Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport
Discover how to get to Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport using one of the three main means of transport, taxi, fast train RER and bus
Buses from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris
Direct buses from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris are a fast and economical means of transport while standard public buses are the cheapest but slowest
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
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