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Adventures Around The World

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France - Spring 2026

Nantes-Paris-Ottawa – Why One Word Made It Bearable

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France - Spring 2026

People at Work in Nantes and Beyond – Spring 2026 Edition

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France - Spring 2026

Give the French Something to Enjoy, and They’ll Take It

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Banksy Made Me Happy in Angers

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France - Spring 2026

Now It’s Nantes’ Turn To Celebrate Carnaval

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France in December – No Snow, But Plenty of Rain

in France - Christmas 2013 on December 27, 2013 May 23, 2026 with 10 Comments by Juliette

I was so busy marveling at the absence of snow in France that I forgot it was December, and that the weather is rather gloomy at this time of the year.

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The French Christmas Réveillon Experience

in France - Christmas 2013 on December 26, 2013 November 5, 2022 with 8 Comments by Juliette

In my family, “réveillonner” (yes, the French have a verb to describe the action of eating their Christmas dinner) involves a family gathering.

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Delicious Christmas Sweets And Desserts In France

in France - Christmas 2013 on December 25, 2013 November 5, 2022 with 4 Comments by Juliette

Traditionally, the French eat a bûche de Noël (yule log) at Christmas.

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Merry Noël and Joyeux Christmas from France!

in France - Christmas 2013 on December 24, 2013 November 5, 2022 with 6 Comments by Juliette

From Feng, Mark and I, merry Noël and joyeux Christmas!

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French Delicacies on the Table During the Holiday Season

in France - Christmas 2013 on December 23, 2013 November 6, 2022 with 9 Comments by Juliette

My Sunday started with hauling a 4.8-kilo turkey from the market back to my parents’ place.

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People of Nantes – Street Photography, Winter 2013 Edition

in France - Christmas 2013 on December 22, 2013 October 9, 2025 with 4 Comments by Juliette

The streets are packed in Nantes, mostly with last-minute shoppers looking for the perfect gift.

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