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All Saints' Day: The 5 Most Famous Cemeteries in France

the vast blue of the Mediterranean, giving the marine cemetery of Sète a unique atmosphere, both spectacular and soothing. It is an ideal place for a walk on All Saints' Day for those who want to meditate and reflect in front of the elements. In this serene setting, visitors stroll among white tom ...

30
Oct
2024

Le Mille Sabords: the second-hand boat show at Crouesty

ts 30th anniversary from October 29 to November 1, 2022. More than 65,000 visitors are expected on the pontoons of the port of Crouesty during the All Saints' weekend! All types of boats will be gathered there, from windsurfers to 44-foot sailboats, from semi-rigid boats to family fishing boats.. ...

25
Oct
2012

5 Halloween traditions from around the world

s in French Polynesia On the other side of the world, in Tahiti and French Polynesia, the cult of the dead or Turamara'a also has less sad sides than All Saints' Day and Day of the Dead in mainland France. Like the Europeans, the Polynesians put flowers in the cemeteries. But on the evening of No ...

20
Oct
2022

Public Holidays: Understanding the Regulations in 5 Questions

l holiday days: - January 1st - Easter Monday - May 1st or Labor Day - May 8th - Ascension Day - Whit Monday - July 14th - Assumption (August 15th) - All Saints' Day - November 11th - December 25th or Christmas Day Note: there are additional holidays in certain regions, localities, or sectors of ac ...

25
May
2009

Haute-Touche Reserve: the largest wildlife park in France

to 7 pm. September: open every day from 10 am to 6 pm. From October 1st to November 11th: open on Wednesdays, weekends, public holidays, and during the All Saints' school holidays from 10 am to 5 pm. Contact Phone: 02 54 02 20 40 Rates (2024) Full price: €16 Reduced price: €13 Free for childr ...

05
Nov
2010

The Espelette Pepper Festival

per, celebrates its AOP condiment every year in October. The festivities take place on the last weekend of October, unless Sunday falls on the eve of All Saints' Day: in this case, the festival is moved forward by one week. This festival, which marks the end of the harvest of the famous peppers, h ...

16
Oct
2015

The edible chrysanthemum: an amazing vegetable plant

What is this plant? The edible chrysanthemum is a vegetable plant in the same family as ornamental chrysanthemums. Its botanical name is Chrysanthemum coronarium. This plant is native to the Mediterranean basin and East Asia. In fact, it is highly valued in Japan and China, where it is called Sh ...

06
Oct
2021

Unusual tourism: 5 haunted places in France

1- The castle of Commarque The château de Commarque is a medieval fortress located not far from Sarlat. According to legend, this castle was the setting for clandestine love affairs between the daughter of the Count of Commarque and the son of a rival family. Mad with rage, the Count of Comm ...

20
Oct
2021

Covid: Is vaccination of children being considered in France?

ary to what is sometimes imagined, the current upsurge in infections in France does not spare minors and children under 12. Since the start of the All Saints' Day holidays, the Covid virus and its delta variant (which is more contagious) have been spreading among the youngest segments of the popu ...

22
Nov
2021

Energy consumption: does telecommuting really save money?

ter of Ecological Transition Agnès Pannier-Runacher announced on RTL launch an experiment by closing four buildings of his ministry on the weekend of All Saints' Day to 'see if Energy savings are made' and to 'collect the feeling of employees on their consumption', before a possible extension of th ...

10
Oct
2022

Miraculous on TF1: the secrets of a French success

re addictive and it is understandable why the young French fans were eagerly awaiting season 5. Unreleased episodes of season 5 were aired during the All Saints' vacation between October 24 and November 4, 2022, and then the broadcast of the new season was interrupted due to production problems. ...

17
Nov
2022

Hiking during hunting season: 5 safety tips.

1- Get informed beforehand. During the All Saints' holiday and throughout the autumn, thousands of walkers take family strolls in the forests of France. However, during this period when hunting season is at its peak, great caution is required to avoid being mistaken for game. The first safety advi ...

23
Oct
2023

Ansouis: 3 Good Reasons to Visit This Village in Luberon

he road connecting Aix-en-Provence to Apt. Even today, the Château d'Ansouis proudly dominates the village. It is possible to visit it from April to All Saints' Day to discover its interior layout and 17th-century furniture. Although the building was completely redesigned during this period, it be ...

16
Sep
2024