Holiday traditions in France during December centre on Christmas markets, festive meals, family gatherings, religious customs, and regional celebrations. December is one of the most festive times of the year in France. Streets and town squares are decorated with lights, Christmas markets appear across cities and villages, and families gather to celebrate long-standing traditions. Seasonal […]
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Very few people can say no when it’s about Bonbons (sweets). Children AND adults. Like school children, our students are ready to stand in line at the bakery across the school. They make all worthy customers wait while picking their ‘Bon-bec’ to share with fellow learners. The baker is always very patient. Here is a short
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The New Year’s Eve French meal can be quite similar to the Christmas Eve meal. Most of the time, the French choose a cold menu. On the program: foie gras, oysters, shellfish, etc. All accompanied by mulled wine and Champagne: sometimes before the meal, but also after, at the 12 strokes of midnight ! Here
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Marguerite Monnier, the founder of French As You Like It, recently wrote a second guest post for Paris Perfect. She shared another of her favorite places to give a French lesson, Jardin du Musée Rodin in Paris. If you are visiting Paris and looking for ideas of fun things to do, why not practice your
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