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Aug 145 min read

Châteaux, Brocante and Vinyards; Uncover the Beauty and History of France's Loire Valley

What could be finer than to immerse oneself in French history, inspired by grand castles to search brocantes for French antiques

May 13 min read

May Day Holiday in France; Fleamarkets and Lily of the Valley

May Day traditions in France; Labour Day, fleamarkets and lily of the valley

Jan 154 min read

Learning French Galette des Rois traditions whilst exploring Historic Bayeux

Normandy in the winter, not always everyone's first choice of destination, which was perfect for our visit. The streets and cafés are...

Jul 14, 20233 min read

France’s National Day is the day for shopping at a French flea market!

Parlez-vous Franglish? Read on for some simple tips and vocabulary to enjoy a visit to a flea market here in France… When out and about...

Oct 13, 20223 min read

French Art de Vivre

And the joy of Christofle's silverware designs We are familiar with hearing all these French terms, but what is ‘l’art de vivre’? Like...

Jul 15, 20213 min read

France, Fleamarkets and Fireworks

Bonne Fete Nationale “Vive le 14 juillet!” Bastille day to the English speaking world, but the French call today the Quatorze Juillet....

Jun 25, 20213 min read

French Foraged Delights – Country Home Made Elderflower Cordial

The taste of summer bottled Updated post: The original pictures disappeared from this post, but I had delicious fun retaking them and...

May 10, 20213 min read

Foraged Gold

“Most of the dandelions had turned from sun into moons” Vladimir Nobokov The view over our back field, speckled with dandelions. With the...