Bonjour Reader, How was your weekend? One thing I can say is that life in France is never boring. Not sure if you've heard, but there's talk of the French turning their backs on the baguette. It seems that the younger generation prefers sliced bread, American style, over the traditional baguette. What????? I hear you scream, and I’m right behind you. Meanwhile, today is Armistice Day, and therefore a public holiday. We observed a two-minute silence, and I attended Mass at the local church in...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Bonjour Reader, I hope you've had a good couple of weeks. I've had two very busy weeks, and as so many people have been on vacation, I haven't sent my usual newsletters. But, like the rest of France, I'm back with a vengeance. It’s the period in France they call La Rentrée, which means "the return" in French. It marks the end of the summer holidays and the start of the new school year. It happens in early September, with the exact date varying each year. You may not know this, but France...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
The 'French Connection' The best news from Life in Rural France Bonjour Reader, Did you know that today is National Croissant Day 🥐? And, contrary to popular belief, the French didn't invent the croissant, it actually originated from a different country in the 17th century. My husband says I'm full of useless information, I prefer to think of it as being the font of all interesting facts in France. I'll leave you to make your own mind up. Anyway, I've written a fun article all about the...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read