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  Day 3415 (Thursday) 15th October 2026. This is Eze Village and this is Cap d’Antibes I found this article about French idioms, it’s a quite long so I’ll post it over two days… FRENCH IDIOMS: Top 30 Funniest Expressions Ranked By Level of Absurdity by Frederic Bibard The French particularly have its own set of funny idioms that range in level of absurdity from mildly chuckle-worthy to off-the-charts weird. Chalk it up to the French people’s humour and clever play of words and brace yourself to learn them for future use, or simply for entertainment purposes. In this article, you’ll find 30 fun French idioms that range from the quirky to the downright ludicrous, arranged according to level of absurdity. Ready to read some French idioms? Level 1 Idioms: Mildly absurd “Tiré par les cheveux” When translated, this means “pulled by the hair”, but what it really means is that something is “far-fetched”. Kind of far-fetched, don’t you think? Not when you imagine someone pulling ideas out o...
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  Day 3414 (Wednesday) 14th October 2026. This is Saint Tropez and this is Cannes. Eating locally and with the seasons: the French way Eating in tune with the seasons is part of the lifestyle here in France, and so we thought we'd jot down our notes on what to expect when you go around the country, stopping off at the markets (marchés) and when choosing the "plat du jour" on a French restaurant menu, or tucking into our picnics... Eating locally and seasonally in France Meandering through a French marché is, for most tourists, an integral part of winding down and embracing the French way of life.   But it is not just overseas visitors who enjoy the experience of browsing amongst the market stalls... French people (chefs included) prefer to shop in their nearest market to get the best quality, most seasonal, and best value ingredients available. Market shopping also represents an opportunity to bump into friends and acquaintances, perhaps sip a coffee in the sunshine or po...
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