ROCKET READER Every year on or immediately after the Feast of the Epiphany until the eve of Ash Wednesday, many cities around the world go […]
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Articles on holidays in France. Our articles are short, in English, and available to read on any device. You can even have the articles read to you if you like.
School Holidays In France: Five Sets And The Zoning Scheme
ROCKET READER Traveling to France when schools are on holiday may not be a good idea. This is because tourist resorts are teeming with vacationers […]
Continue readingLa Toussaint And Le Jour Des Morts
ROCKET READER …French Celebration Of Two Related Holidays Catholics around the world celebrate All Saints’ Day on November 1 every year. This is followed by […]
Continue readingThe French Festival Of Lights In Lyon
ROCKET READER Lyon is a city in the east-central portion of France, located between Marseille and the capital city of Paris. On December 8 every […]
Continue readingArmistice Day: Observance Of The End Of World War I In France
ROCKET READER The Armistice Day is one of thirteen holidays observed in France. It is celebrated every year on November 11. The term “armistice”, which […]
Continue readingLa Chandeleur: French Celebration Of Candlemas
ROCKET READER The Roman Catholic Church celebrates February 2 each year as Candlemas. This celebration is a commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s purification and […]
Continue readingBest Beach Destinations In France To Spend L’Et Holidays
ROCKET READER Summer anywhere always means taking long trips, going on camping, or enjoying the scenic beauty, fine sand and cool waters of beaches. In […]
Continue readingLa Journe De Solidarit: French National Day Of Solidarity
ROCKET READER In August of 2003, a scorching heat wave swept across Europe, claiming almost 15,000 lives in France alone. Most of the victims were […]
Continue readingBeaujolais Nouveau Day And Some Of The Most Famous Nouveaux Wines
ROCKET READER A special occasion celebrated in France is Beaujolais Nouveau Day. This occasion is celebrated on the third Thursday of November each year. On […]
Continue readingHow Easter (Pques) Is Celebrated In France
ROCKET READER In countries where the predominant religion is Roman Catholicism, no other celebration is perhaps more important than Easter. In France, for instance, where […]
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