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History of Father Christmas in France

The history of the jolly gift bearing old man of Christmas dates back centuries but he is a relatively late addition to the festive scene …

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Going Potty for Porcelain in Limoges

Walk anywhere in Limoges and you can’t fail to be aware of the town’s reputation for making some of the best porcelain in the world. …

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50s Fashion France show in Paris

In 1947, Christian Dior launched the first collection of his own fashion house, it revolutionized fashion codes and femininity. Immediately dubbed the ‘New Look” by …

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Hermione French Ship That helped to win America’s Liberty

In the dockyards of Rochefort, an extraordinary project took place: to recreate an 18th Century ship which sailed from France to America and helped America …

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French Attic Finds gorgeous vintage from France

France is famous for its flea markets and antique fairs. Every town and village seems to hold at least one flea market a year and …

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History of the French Riviera The American Connection

If you visit the French Riviera in July or August, you may have trouble finding enough space on the beach to put your towel. It’s …

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3 Great reasons to go Shopping in Lille France

If you are looking a great place for shopping in France, we can let you in on a secret – Lille in northern France is …

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Georges Lévêque – The French Garden style Guru

You might not have heard of Georges Lévêque if you are not French but you will probably have seen one of his gorgeous photographs and …

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Reasons to love France – from A to Z

A is for Art and Artists – Monet, Cezanne, Rodin, Renoir, Gaugin, Matisse –okay I’m going to stop there because I think I might have to …

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The history of chocolate in France

The history of chocolate in France is an illustrious tale involving a royal wedding, Kings and Queens, chemistry and an enduring passion for the sweet …

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