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  Day 3224 (Monday) 6 th April 2026 This is the Orthodox church in Nice and this is Port Vauban in Antibes.   It was another lovely sunny day and we went to Saint – Jean Cap-Ferrat for lunch. It was really quite packed and we struggled to find a parking space but we got one down by the beach where there were lots of French people enjoying picnics. We went to the same restaurant as last week and shared a huge quiche Lorraine and thoroughly enjoyed the view. I’m guessing that these are a part of the egg hunts. We saw these trees in nice last week and my App tells me they are called Judas trees, seems rather appropriate today. What’s happening in France this week France's wing Joanna Grisez celebrates after scoringduring the 2025 Women's Six Nations international between Italy and France. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) A public holiday, a debate about another public holiday, tax season begins, new EU border rules fully kick in, and the Women’s Six Nations starts. Monday Pub...
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  Day 3223 (Sunday) 5 th April 2026 This is Saint-Paul-de-Vence and this is Cap Esterel. Happy Easter. Flying bells and giant omelettes: 8 ways the French celebrate Easter Food, drink, family gatherings and egg hunts all feature at Easter in France - plus some more unusual traditions. Easter is of course a religious holiday marking the resurrection of Jesus, and many of France's traditions during  Pâques  stem from old Catholic customs.  Like many other historically Catholic countries, France is a big fan of Easter. All around the country, you’ll see shopfronts and bakeries decorated with chocolate rabbits, chickens, bells, and other signs of spring.  The Easter Bunny isn't as popular as he/she is in the UK or US, but the  lapin de pâques  or the  lievre (hare) de pâques  does sometimes make an appearance, especially in the east of the country, where traditionally they brought eggs to children at Easter. Many other delightful and sometimes b...
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