Day 3273 (Monday) 25 th May 2026 This is Castellar near Saint Agnes and this is Saint Raphael. It was a lovely hot sunny day and yet another bank holiday. There was another cruise ship in the bay. We decided to go for lunch in the square and were delighted to see that the cafés and restaurants have spread their tables and chairs across the square. The last mayor changed the rules asking the restaurants to keep their tables close to the buildings. So it would seem now that the new mayor has allowed them to spread out again and it looks much better. We stopped in Les Palmiers for lunch where we had a mixed platter of different hams, cheeses, bread, pickles etc and it was very tasty. Town was super busy with tourists from the cruise ship everywhere and the market was doing a good trade – it’s so good to see our little town getting busier. As usual on a Monday here’s What’s happening in France this week. The Local France. Paris Saint-Germain fans will be hoping for a repeat ...
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Day 3272 (Sunday) 24 th May 2026 This is the seafront in Villefranche-sur-Mer and this is Menton. It was another hot day and we sunbathed for a few hours, it’s actually quite hot now and I’m loving it. The passengers on this cruise ship had a beautiful day to visit Villefranche. It’s another bank holiday weekend because it’s Pentecost, for a secular country the celebrate lots of religious holidays. Pentecost: The French public holiday when many work for free Some shops and offices will be closed on Monday. Photo: AFP Pentecost is a public holiday in France, but not everyone gets the day off. Instead some people will be given the attractive option of working as usual but without being paid. What is the public holiday? Despite being a secular state fiercely proud of its tradition of laïcité , there are several religious holidays in France which are also public holidays - Christmas and Easter plus Ascension Day in May, Assumption in August, All Saints ...
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Day 3271 (Saturday) 23 rd May 2026 This is Menton and this is the Royal Clipper in Nice Old Port. Huw had to work in Ken’s this morning and he has to do a check-in later this afternoon so while he was at home we decided to have a nice lazy day and I sunbathed for a few hours. Summer is well and truly here and there were lots of private yachts in the bay. Discover the rich history and flavours of traditional French food. When people discuss French cuisine, they are often talking about a legacy that spans centuries. Traditional French food is a mosaic of regional identities, rigorous techniques, and a deep-seated respect for the “art de vivre.” Whether it is a rustic French beef stew simmered in a farmhouse or gourmet French food served in a crystal-lit dining room, the soul of the dish remains the same: quality ingredients treated with patience. In this guide, we will explore the history of French cuisine, identify popular French...