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  Day 3423 (Friday) 23rd October 2026.   This is Eze Bord de Mer and this is Rue Obscure in Villefranche. Here are the rest of the French traditions from yesterday… May 1: Labour Day and Lily of the Valley May 1 is la Fête du Travail. It is both a day associated with workers’ rights and the day when people offer sprigs of lily of the valley, du muguet, as a symbol of good luck. You will often see temporary stalls selling the small white flowers. Many shops and services close, so buy groceries and check transport arrangements in advance. You can say: Je vous offre un brin de muguet. (I am giving you a sprig of lily of the valley.) Ça porte bonheur. (It brings good luck.) May also includes May 8, Ascension Day and Whit Monday. With several public holidays close together, opening hours, school schedules and traffic can change considerably. 4. Summer Celebrations and the Holiday Season July 14: The French National Day Bastille Day on July 14 is France’s national day, celebrating t...
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  Day 3422 (Thursday) 22nd October 2026. This is Fort Alban between Villefranche and Nice and this is Roquebrune Cap Martin. It was lovely and sunny again this morning and I sunbathed for a while, our thermometer said it was 29 degrees. It didn’t last too long but it was lovely while it lasted. It cools down significantly in the evenings. I found this article today and French traditions, it’s quiet long so I’ll post it over two days… French Traditions and Holidays Every New Expat Should Know. French traditions shape daily life throughout the year, from public holidays and seasonal celebrations to everyday social customs. For expats, understanding these traditions in France can make it easier to plan ahead, join conversations and feel more at home. This guide explains the celebrations you are most likely to encounter, from faire le pont and the galette des Rois to the 14th of July and la rentrée. Expats enjoying life in France, experiencing French culture, food, and local traditions...
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