Champagne, a brief history of and everything else you need to know about this sparking wine
A brief history of Champagne, what is a Champagne flute, what types of Champagne are there... all your Champagne questions answered.
Maison Chérie
- Jun 11
Father’s Day In France
What is Father's Day called in France and when did Father's Day start in France? Fête des Pères, is Father's Day in French Father’s Day...
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Maison Chérie
- Apr 1
April Fools’ Day in France
Did you know the French call each other Poisson d’Avril, translating as April Fish! Instead of calling someone an April Fool as we do...
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Maison Chérie
- Mar 21
The relationship between the rooster and France
The French rooster has had a special and a long-standing association with being the symbol of France and its people.
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Maison Chérie
- Feb 1
French love themed facts and stories for Valentine's Day
With French being the language of love and Paris being the city of love, the French do know a thing or two about romance, and with that in m
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Maison Chérie
- Jan 28
National Croissant Day 30th January 2022
Let’s celebrate the iconic French croissant on National Croissant Day 2022 with the history, fun facts and a delicious recipe to try at home
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Maison Chérie
- Nov 9, 2021
Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day
On the third Thursday of November every year since the 1800s, France celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau day.
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Maison Chérie
- Nov 1, 2021
All Saints' Day in France, La Toussaint
All Saint’s Day (La Toussaint) in France, takes place on 1st November, a public holiday whereby people take the time to honour the dead.
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Maison Chérie
- Oct 28, 2021
Halloween in France and where to go to get spooked!
How the French celebrate Halloween and some of the scariest places to visit in France.
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Maison Chérie
- Aug 4, 2021
The Croque Monsieur
The Croque Monsieur, the history of and details about the classic recipe.
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Maison Chérie
- Jul 6, 2021
French glass chandeliers
When did France start producing glass chandeliers?
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Maison Chérie
- Jul 5, 2021
Le Train Bleu restaurant at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris
Le Train Bleu is the most immense and extraordinary display of la Belle Époque grandeur.
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Maison Chérie
- Jul 1, 2021
French brocantes are fabulous!
Brocantes are French outdoor flea markets held during the warmer months of the year.
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Maison Chérie
- Jun 29, 2021
Best time to visit the lavender fields of Provence
When is the best time to visit the lavender fields of Provence, France?
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Maison Chérie
- Jun 28, 2021
The perfect French baguette
The French baguette is one of France’s most iconic foods.
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