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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, renewal, and good fortune. It is still very popular in weddings ever since Princess Grace … Continue reading Lily of the Valley – Muguet des Bois Intoxicating Fragrance
May 1st is "La Fête du Muguet" a celebration that dates back to the Renaissance. According to the language of flowers Lily of the Valley or Muguet signifies "The return of happiness!" Lily of the Valley is also an exquisite fragrance and widely used in luxury soaps, perfumes, body and hand lotions as well as … Continue reading Vive le Muguet! Return of Happiness
May 1st is "La Fête du Travail" or Labor Day in France but it is also "La Fête du Muguet" a celebration that dates back to the Renaissance during Charles IX. It is a day we celebrate the blossoming of Lily of the Valley and the arrival of Spring. The tradition is to give … Continue reading Le Muguet du 1er mai / May 1st Lily of the Valley