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  Day 3263 (Friday) 15 th May 2026 This is Petite Afrique beach in Beaulieu and this is Eze Village. It was sunny but windy again today so we walked into town and I had a Schweppes agrume and Huw had a coffee. It was lovely sitting in the sun but we both wish the wind would bugger off.   There were lots of tourists everywhere, it’s funny you can spot the tourists a mile off because they’re wearing summer clothes and we, like the locals, are wrapped up in warm jackets. The French Reputation for Romance: Why Everyone Falls for France Ah, France—the land of croissants, wine, and, of course,  l’amour . When it comes to romance, the French have a reputation that precedes them. Think candlelit dinners by the Seine, stolen kisses under the  Eiffel Tower , and whispered sweet nothings in charming cafés. But is it all just a cliché? Well, not entirely. The French take their love seriously, and their culture is steeped in a deep appreciation for the art of romance. From ...
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  Day 3262 (Thursday) 14 th May 2026 This is the Hotel Negresco in Nice and this is the seafront of Villefranche-sur-Mer.   It’s Ascension Day today, which means it’s another bank holiday, this is the third one this month. It was lovely and warm but there was a chilly wind which was a bit strong to go on the scooter so we stayed at home.   Ascension Day (Ascension) marks the day that Jesus ascended to heaven following his crucifixion and resurrection, according to Christian belief. It is the 40 th day of Easter and is ten days before Pentecost Sunday. It is a public holiday in France. Ascension Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. Some Christians in France attend church services on Ascension Day. ©iStockphoto.com/Slobo Mitic What Do People Do? Some Christians in France may attend special church services to mark the ascension of Jesus to heaven. For other people, Ascension Day is an opportun...
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Day 3261 (Wednesday) 13 th May 2026 This is the road to the train station and this is our street. Ingredients for the French dish cassoulet displayed in the kitchen of Jean-Claude Rodriguez, head chef of the Chateau Saint Martin restaurant in Carcassonne. (Photo by REMY GABALDA / AFP) When booking a holiday, French people are as likely to take into account the local gastronomy as sightseeing opportunities, according to a new study, which also reveals the preferred destinations of the French for foodie holidays. According to the study, conducted by polling organisation IFOP for Airbnb, three out of four people take gastronomy and local specialties into account when making their choices of travel and nearly 70 percent of French people research good restaurants or local producers before booking a trip. Here are the French regions that came out top among French holiday-makers; Brittany (northwestern France) First place is attributed to Brittany. Between the seafood, the  galettes and ...
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