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Bastille Day in North America

July 14, 2024July 14, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Today, on July 14th, the French celebrate le 14 juillet, also called La Fête Nationale! This is the French National Day, also known as Bastille Day in the United States, commemorating the day when the Parisians stormed the Bastille prison in 1789, which helped usher in the French Revolution. Check out Bastille Day celebrations in North America. Vive le 14 juillet! Facebook Pinterest Twitter Instagram ©Copyright French A L.A Carte Blog French Culture & Lifestyle in the USA As an Amazon affiliate, French A L.A Carte Blog earns a small fee when you purchase on Amazon. Thank you! Merci! Continue reading Bastille Day in North America

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Francis Cabrel – Trobador Tour North America and Canada 2024

May 16, 2024May 16, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Francis Cabrel will be back in the U.S. and Canada with a few dates in June during his Trobador Tour. The artist had not been back since 2016 and had to cancel his 2020 tour due to the pandemic. Nonetheless, … Continue reading Francis Cabrel – Trobador Tour North America and Canada 2024

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Slimane Announces US World Tour 2025

May 16, 2024May 16, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

A Native of Chelles (Seine-et-Marne), Slimane-born Slimane Nebchi on October 13, 1989, is a French singer, songwriter, and actor. He won the 5th season of The Voice: La plus belle voix in 2016. That year, he released his debut album “À … Continue reading Slimane Announces US World Tour 2025

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France Wins 2024 Bakery World Cup & Nina Métayer, First Woman World’s Best Pastry Chef 2023

February 29, 2024May 16, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

France regains its title and wins the 2024 Bakery World Cup / La Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie after sixteen long years! Once again, our excellent bakers have upheld the quality of French boulangeries. Félicitations and congratulations to the … Continue reading France Wins 2024 Bakery World Cup & Nina Métayer, First Woman World’s Best Pastry Chef 2023

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Back to School aka “C’est La Rentrée!”

August 1, 2023May 16, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Back to School in France, or La Rentrée as it is known, is a national yearly event in September! Of course, it symbolizes the end of the summer vacation, but it’s more than that for school-aged children, young adults, and … Continue reading Back to School aka “C’est La Rentrée!”

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How to Make French Chocolate Truffles

November 30, 2021May 21, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Chocolate truffles or Les Truffes au Chocolat are French inventions and delicacies for the holidays. They taste decadent and rich, but are really child’s play to make. They were created by accident in the kitchen of Chef Escoffier when his apprentice made une boulette or a mistake and covered it up with cocoa powder. Continue reading How to Make French Chocolate Truffles

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It’s always time for bubbly! Champagne Day

October 22, 2021May 25, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

If you ask me, any day is a good time for bubbly. However, today October 22 is the official National Champagne Day in the US, in France, we celebrate Champagne mostly on New Year’s Eve. so I’ll toast to that! … Continue reading It’s always time for bubbly! Champagne Day

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Lady Liberty’s Little Sister on its way to the U.S from France

June 9, 2021March 10, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Lady Liberty has a little sister! Yes, it’s true, France is sending the U.S a second Lady of Liberty but this time it’s a mini-replica (almost 10 feet tall) a 1/16 the size of the original bronze statue based on … Continue reading Lady Liberty’s Little Sister on its way to the U.S from France

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Incredible Eiffel Tower Trompe l’Oeil by French Artist JR

May 20, 2021March 11, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

A few days ago Parisians woke up to find their iron lady engulfed in an incredible Trompe L’oeil, the work of JR French artist on the eve of Paris Déconfinement of the café terraces. This massive optical illusion reveals the … Continue reading Incredible Eiffel Tower Trompe l’Oeil by French Artist JR

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Bonne Fête des Mères !

May 5, 2021May 17, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Mother’s Day or La Fête des Mères in France is celebrated on 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 … Continue reading Bonne Fête des Mères !

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Limoges Porcelain Boxes

April 14, 2021July 6, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

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

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Eiffel Tower GetS Gold Facelift for 2024 Paris Olympic Games

February 5, 2021May 15, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

The Eiffel Tower is getting a major makeover to get ready for the 2024 Paris Olympic Summer Games! Continue reading Eiffel Tower GetS Gold Facelift for 2024 Paris Olympic Games

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