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  Day 3402 (Friday) 2nd October 2026 This is Sainte Agnes and this was taken from Eze Village. I found this interesting article, comparing the French with Anglo-Saxons, it’s quite long so I’ll post it over two days   France and the French Cultural Preconception A lesson in Cartesian Logic Cogito ergo sum, i.e., “I think, therefore I am”…French. Blame it on René Descartes and his philosophic treastise outlining what is known today as Cartesian Logic, but myths, urban legends and stereotypes about the French abound. Arrogant, rude, impatient, individualistic – four adjectives often used by other cultures to describe the French. As always, these kinds of judgements are a matter of opinion and filtered through one’s own views and preconceptions. Each one of these impressions can be traced to the behavioural psyche and history of this great people. For those people the French lump together and call Anglo-Saxons, it will help make your trip more enjoyable to understand these cultura...
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  Day 3401 (Thursday)1st October 2026 This is Abbey Lerins on the island of Ile Saint Honorat, off Cannes and this is Cannes. Key practical and cultural dates for your diary in France for October 2026 Strong storms to hit southern France, heightened alerts raised Practical dates September 30: Christmas train journeys tickets go on sale for TGV and Intercités journeys between December 13 and January 6. Ouigo Grande Vitesse tickets will be available for journeys up to July 2. October 15: Deadline for overseas US citizens to file tax returns This deadline applies to US citizens living overseas who requested an extension to file their tax returns. October 15 and 20: Taxe foncière deadlines Payments by cash, cheque or bank transfer are due by October 15. Bank transfer is only possible for bills of €300 or less. Payments of €300 or more must be made by direct debit or through your personal space on the French tax website by October 20. October 17: Start of school holidays The two-week au...
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  Day 3400 (Wednesday) 30th September 2026 This is Haut de Cagnes and this is the Cours Saleya (Flower Market) in Nice. What's on in France in Autumn 2026 Annecy, Haute-Savoie, in autumn Autumn in France is the time of La Rentrée, the return – to school, to work and to normality after the long summer holidays. It’s also a busy cultural season with lots of new exhibitions, plus wine festivals and food festivals. Find out what’s on in France in Autumn 2026: National Holidays in Autumn in France 1 November – La Toussaint , a national holiday, a day of remembrance of those who have passed. It’s traditional to put tubs of colourful chrysanthemums on the graves of loved ones. 11 November – Armistice Day , a national holiday to commemorate the end of World War I at 11am, November 11, 1918 in Compiègne, Picardy. Every town and village will honour those lost, laying wreaths at memorials and holding services of remembrance. National Events in Autumn in France Journées Européennes du Patrimoi...
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