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Galette des Rois: A Sweet French Tradition
You thought the French food fest was over now that Christmas and New Year’s Eve was behind us? Think again. With the arrival of January
19 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Paris in 2014
In Paris, New Year’s Eve (called le Réveillon de St. Sylvestre) can feel like pure magic. While the French typically celebrate by sitting down to
The Covered Passages of Paris: A Christmas Stroll
“Errer est humain, flâner est parisien.” To err is human, to stroll is Parisian. – Victor Hugo These words were true in the 19th-century and
Holiday Gift-Giving Etiquette in France: Les Étrennes
Do you find French gift-giving etiquette confusing? You’re not alone. When you’re new to France – or even if you’ve been here awhile – it
Learn French by Singing French Christmas Carols!
‘Tis the season…to hear Christmas carols all day long. Even here in Paris, where playing carols in stores wasn’t a thing until recently, we now
When Parisians Won’t Speak French to You – How to Handle It
Doesn’t it drive you crazy when this happens? Scenario #1: You’ve just settled in at a table in a cozy Parisian bistro. In your very best
Top tips to learn French at markets in Paris
Paris is a haven for bon vivants. Although there are numerous supermarkets, chain shops and fast food restaurants, markets in Paris are still very much
5 Things That Make the French Santa Claus Different
Santa Claus is called Père Noël in French or Father Christmas. Small children may also call him Papa Noël or Daddy Christmas. He looks more
Learn French by Getting a Hair Cut
Getting a haircut in a language you’re not completely comfortable speaking can be a challenging and (maybe a little more for women who often have
