French culture

French culture · 29. octobre 2021

On November 1st, the French will be marking "la Toussaint" or All Saints' Day, widely known as a day for remembering the dead...

French culture · 02. septembre 2021

More than just "back to school", la Rentrée is a major event in the French calendar that affects the whole of French society, not just school children and students.

French culture · 17. août 2021

At a time when we are all questioning our green credentials, we take a look at some of the measures the French are taking to fight the climate crisis...

French culture · 14. juillet 2021

Simply known in France as "le 14 juillet" or "la fête nationale", this is arguably the most important holiday in "la République's" calendar...

French culture · 01. juillet 2021

One of the best known stereotypes we have of the Frenchman is the Onion Johnny. But where does it come from?

French culture · 17. juin 2021

Every 21 June, music takes to the streets all over France! We take a look at why...