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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...
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  Day 3256 (Friday) 8 th May 2026 This is Fort Alban above Villefranche and this is Beaulieu beach. Huw saw this boat spraying the red buoy yesterday morning, we think it was to clean it, it was quite impressive. It was quite overcast this morning but it soon cleared up and we had a glorious afternoon. We went up to the Cabana for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the views, they never disappoint. This garden is owned by one person or a family. Why is May 8 th a holiday in France, and will it remain a day off? Former French President Charles De Gaulle (C) and Prime minister Georges Pompidou (at his right) marking the 20 th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, on May 8, 1965 in Paris, France. (Photo by AFP) May 8 th is VE Day, marking the end of fighting in Europe during World War II - but the story of how it came to be a public holiday in France is a complicated one, with the holidayis  still up for debate. May 8 th was not always a public holid...