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  Day 3403 (Saturday) 3rd October 2026 This is Eze Village and this is Saint-Jeannet, which is a hilltop village in southeastern France, located about 20 kilometres (12 miles) northwest of Nice. Here is the rest of the article comparing the French with Anglo-Saxons…   Individualism: Here you will observe a major difference between Anglo-Saxon and French cultural behaviour. In general for North Americans, the British, Australians and New Zealanders, teamwork is not only a skill but an innate way of behaving with others. For the French, individualism is far more important. Of the three guiding principles of France: liberté, égalité, fraternité, liberté is by far the most important. To the Anglo-Saxon, this is perceived as a general disrespect for authority, which can and does degenerate into total anarchy (experience une grève (strike) to see this at its best). It can be best summed up in the statement ‘rules are for everyone else’ and is known as the famous ‘exception français...
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  Day 3402 (Friday) 2nd October 2026 This is Sainte Agnes and this was taken from Eze Village. I found this interesting article, comparing the French with Anglo-Saxons, it’s quite long so I’ll post it over two days   France and the French Cultural Preconception A lesson in Cartesian Logic Cogito ergo sum, i.e., “I think, therefore I am”…French. Blame it on René Descartes and his philosophic treastise outlining what is known today as Cartesian Logic, but myths, urban legends and stereotypes about the French abound. Arrogant, rude, impatient, individualistic – four adjectives often used by other cultures to describe the French. As always, these kinds of judgements are a matter of opinion and filtered through one’s own views and preconceptions. Each one of these impressions can be traced to the behavioural psyche and history of this great people. For those people the French lump together and call Anglo-Saxons, it will help make your trip more enjoyable to understand these cultura...
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  Day 3401 (Thursday)1st October 2026 This is Abbey Lerins on the island of Ile Saint Honorat, off Cannes and this is Cannes. Key practical and cultural dates for your diary in France for October 2026 Strong storms to hit southern France, heightened alerts raised Practical dates September 30: Christmas train journeys tickets go on sale for TGV and Intercités journeys between December 13 and January 6. Ouigo Grande Vitesse tickets will be available for journeys up to July 2. October 15: Deadline for overseas US citizens to file tax returns This deadline applies to US citizens living overseas who requested an extension to file their tax returns. October 15 and 20: Taxe foncière deadlines Payments by cash, cheque or bank transfer are due by October 15. Bank transfer is only possible for bills of €300 or less. Payments of €300 or more must be made by direct debit or through your personal space on the French tax website by October 20. October 17: Start of school holidays The two-week au...
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