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Mother’s Day or La Fête des Mères in France is celebrated the last Sunday of May or on May 30th unless it falls on Pentecost Day and in that case it will be moved to the first Sunday in June. … Continue reading Bonne Fête des Mères or Happy Mother’s Day
For Mother’s Day or La Fête des Mères I have compiled a delightful original selection of French-inspired gifts or petits cadeaux, personally, I really do think it’s the thought that counts and prefer thoughtful little tokens of affection (unless it’s an exceptional work of art like a Lalique Vase or sculpture, of course 🙂 to wish Mom “Bonne Fête Maman!” Lalique Crystal Bacchantes Vase French Coin Charm Bracelet Coco Noir by Chanel Panier des Sens Crème de mains à la rose Calissons de Provence French Lilac Ceramic Travel Mug Thé Marie-Antoinette Nina’s Paris Diptyque Candle Limoges Porcelain Heart Box … Continue reading French-Inspired Mother’s Day Gifts
May 1st in France is called La Fête du Muguet and every year rain or shine, we celebrate le 1er Mai with some Muguet des Bois or Lily of the Valley. It’s a wonderful day that rhymes with happiness, hope, … Continue reading Lily of the Valley – Muguet des Bois Intoxicating Fragrance
Of course,when you think of a typical French breakfast, images of buttery croissants and pain au chocolat come to mind, but there’s another French classic favorite breakfast or “petit déjeuner” that every French man, woman, and child has grown up … Continue reading Best French Breakfast: Oeuf à la Coque
Limoges Porcelain Boxes honor the French tradition worldwide, are collectibles that will last a lifetime, and make magnificent French gifts for all occasions. Continue reading Limoges Porcelain Boxes
In France there is no such thing as the Easter Bunny! Easter is depicted with a big fat hen and there are eggs, bells, and fish, but sorry no bunny! The French tradition of the Easter Bells dates back from … Continue reading The French Easter Bunny is a Hen!
The International Francophonie Day – La Journée Internationale de la Francophonie was created on March 20, 1970 in Niamey (Niger), with the birth of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) to celebrate the French language around the world in Francophone countries. This … Continue reading Francophonie French Facts
On March 20th, France celebrates Le jour des Macarons or Macaron Day! Yes, those scrumptious melt in your mouth little French creations have their own National Day which also happens to coincide with other celebrations that day such as the … Continue reading Happy Macaron Day!
Amazon Prime Video also has a very nice selection to rent or buy (I hear there’s a collection of about 150 films and every genre). With an Amazon Prime membership all the movies are free and if you’re just signing up … Continue reading Amazing French Movies on Amazon Prime
Well, since we couldn’t go visit Dame, Eiffel in Paris, France we did the next best thing and took a little drive to see the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Texas! It was with excitement and sweet anticipation that my beloved … Continue reading A Visit to the Eiffel Tower in Paris,Texas
Some series are worth watching again until new ones come along. I prefer real life drama, comedies, and action and not so much the dark gloomy ones so I have just a few Favorite French Netflix Series. The 25 French … Continue reading 25 Popular French Series on Netflix
The Cultural Service of the French Embassy in Houston coordinates the French Cultures Festival (FCF) along with its 30+ cultural and educational partner institutions in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. This event brings awareness that French is spoken all over the world in … Continue reading 2021 French Cultures Festival
