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  Day 3247 (Wednesday) 29 th April 2026 This is our street in the old days and this is the seafront. The private beaches are being built at the moment and more and more people are going to the beach. It’s not hot enough for us to go yet.   20 Amazing Facts About France and the French Language France, renowned for its rich culture, history, and contributions to art and cuisine, also boasts a language that holds a special place in global communication. Here are 20 fascinating facts about France and the French language that highlight their unique cultural significance and influence worldwide: France: Cultural and Historical Marvels 1. Eiffel Tower Iconography: The Eiffel Tower, constructed in 1889 as part of the World's Fair, was initially criticised but has since become a global icon of French culture and engineering prowess. 2. Gourmet Capital: France is renowned for its cuisine, which includes classics like escargot, foie gras, and a wide array of pastries, each region boasti...
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  Day 3246 (Tuesday) 28 th April 2026 This is Port Vauban in Antibes and this is Nice DO NOT BE RUDE IN FRANCE ❌  What not to do in France: Politeness is a very important value for the French. We do not like rude people. It will not go well with the French if you are rude. However, I grant you, the French themselves are not always polite. But if you want to integrate well in France, you must be polite. ✅  What to do in France: Here are some basics of politeness you must absolutely follow when you are in France. Say “Bonjour” as soon as you enter a store or a public establishment. Say “Bonne journée, au revoir” as soon as you leave a store or a public establishment. If you approach someone on the street or in a store, always start your sentences with “Bonjour, excusez-moi,…” Always say “S’il te plait” when you ask for something and “Merci”. Use “Vous” and not “Tu” with people you do not know or know very little, especially in a formal context. Do not u...
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  Day 3245 (Monday) 27 th April 2026 These photos were taken in Villefranche-sur-Mer. It was lovely and sunny today, why couldn’t it have been like this yesterday for the petanque picnic? We went to Nice to enjoy our weekly kebab in the the park. The port is getting busy with all the tourists coming in on their private yachts and the rent-a -boats. As usual on a Monday here’s What’s happening in France this week. The Local, France. There may be flowers ahead. (Photo by GEORGES GOBET / AFP) The first of May’s numerous public holidays, a big week for sports fans, new fees for driving licences and carte de séjour kick in — and household gas prices are set to rise Monday Back to school —  Children attending schools in France’s Zone B, which includes Aix-Marseille, Nice, and Strasbourg, return to classes after their Spring break, as do children at schools in Corsica. Children at schools in Zone C (Paris and the south-west) are the only ones on holiday now. They return to school ne...
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