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  Day 3258 (Sunday) 10 th May 2026 This is the casino in Monaco and this is the Orthodox Church in Nice. An evocative journey into French traditions, tastes and rituals. Discover the rituals, flavours and seasonal celebrations that quietly define French life, revealing a country best understood through its everyday traditions. French culture is best experienced through its everyday traditions, from morning markets and village festivals to vineyard harvests and artisanal workshops. These simple, seasonal rhythms reveal the country’s true identity, offering you a deeper, more authentic way to explore France beyond the familiar landmarks. France is often imagined through haute cuisine and couture, yet its true identity lives in the everyday moments that unfold in local markets, home kitchens and village squares. Exploring French traditions means noticing the small, steady rituals that sit beneath the headlines: the way communities gather at festivals, how families cook and celebrate ...
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  Day 3257 (Saturday) 9 th May 2026 This is La Darse beach in Villefranche and this is Saint-Jean.  It was a bit cloudy this morning but it soon cleared up and we went to Les Palmiers for a beer and sat in the sun without a jacket on. There was a cruise ship in the bay and the square was very busy with mostly English speakers. I found this article about what French people like and don’t like about the French, it’s quite long but bear with me I really enjoyed it.  France explained by 3 French people (why they eat late, smoke, complain…) Dive into the curious and often misunderstood world of French culture through a series of candid interviews with Vincent, Alexandre, and Cassandra, three French locals who offer their personal insights on common stereotypes and cultural queries. France is one of the most visited countries in the world and Emily in Paris is one of the most watched series on Netflix. Naturally, there are countless clichés and stereotypes about this country a...