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  Day 3122 (Thursday) 25 th December 2025 Merry Christmas. Last night we met Pat and Dee in the bar, Seb was closed so we went to Les Palmiers instead and it was cold and dead. We only stayed an hour and then went home to watch ‘Love Actually’ – that’s as Christmassy as we get. It was lovely and sunny again today – all the crappy days have gone and the sun is back. As always on Christmas day we went to the beach and met all the expats to enjoy Champagne, and for those who like them, oysters. It was a good turn out and we also saw Olivier and Audre who were going for a walk after a very late night last night. Pat, Tamsin and Adam went for a swim, I’d like to think they were brave but I actually think they were stupid! We came home after a few hours and we’re planning on going to Dermott’s place later for Christmas lunch – more on that tomorrow. The 12 dishes that make up a classic French Christmas feast A French chef prepares a giant Buche de Noel - the traditional Christmas dessert...
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  Day 3121 (Wednesday) 24 th December 2025 A Christmas card from Villefranche-sur-Mer. This is the end of Petite Afrique beach in Beaulieu. It stayed grey and horrible again today so we couldn’t go and have a Christmas kebab – we were very disappointed. The forecast for tomorrow says it’s going to brighten up so here’s hoping we can have our Champagne and oysters on the beach in the morning. Huw went shopping in Super U this morning and took this lovely photo of the man selling oysters outside.     6 Fun Things to do Around Nice at Christmas The Côte d’Azur is a great place to be for Christmas with plenty of fun, unusual and traditional events taking place throughout the festive period.  Blessed with 300 days of sunshine a year, many of which fall over the holidays, this is a lovely time to be in Nice and the surrounding area.  Here’s a short list of 6 top things to do in and around Nice at Christmas suitable for families, couples and individuals of al...
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  Day 3120 (Tuesday) 23 rd December 2025 This is the Corsica ferry in the Old Port in Nice and this is Menton.   It was grey and horrible again today, the sun tried to shine but couldn’t quite manage it. The forecast for tomorrow is looking a bit better and we’re hoping to go for a Christmas kebab. French Christmas Decorations and Traditions In France, many families set up a Christmas tree, known as 'le sapin de Noël', at home. French Christmas markets, featuring wooden stalls, sell decorations and treats like mulled wine and gingerbread. Advent calendars help French children count down to Christmas with little surprises behind each door. Whether you are religious or not, Christmas, Noël (pronounced “no el”) is an important holiday in France. Since  the French don’t celebrate Thanksgiving , Noël is really the traditional family gathering. Now, many things have been said about  Christmas in France, and its particular traditions  such as the thirteen desserts, bu...
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