A Year in Villefranche sur Mer - Moving to France

  Day 3342 (Sunday) 2 nd August 2026  This is Eze Village and this is Villefranche-sur-Mer.   It was very hot again today and we went to Le Phare where there was quite a crowd. We decided to go to Bobby’s for a burger, there were six of us and it was a good giggle. Here are the rest of the French desserts… La Toussaint (All Saints’ Day) and Pâtisseries La Toussaint on November 1 st   is a day of reflection, often spent with family. While there is no specific dessert tied to this day, pâtisseries like tartes or éclairs often grace the table. Popular Desserts for La Toussaint: – Tarte aux Pommes: A classic French apple tart – Éclairs: Choux pastries filled with flavoured cream and topped with icing. Seasonal Delight:  Visit a Parisian patisserie to savour autumn-inspired flavours, such as pear and chestnut tarts, during this reflective time.   Beaujolais Nouveau Day and Pain d’Épices On the third Thursday of November, France celebrates the arrival of Beaujol...

  Day 3341 (Saturday) 1 st August 2026  This is Villefranche-sur-Mer and this is in La Tete Caree (the square head) library in Nice. What changes in France in August 2026 22 Jul 2026 — for savers, property tax bills start arriving, Wildfires and droughts 'holiday mode' in August, essential services keep running as do emergency ... In August, France undergoes a massive cultural shift as millions of locals embark on  les grandes vacances  (the great summer holiday). Cities like Paris quiet down as small businesses close for annual vacations, while coastal regions, the countryside, and lake towns swell with families taking time off.  Key highlights and events during this month include: Vacation Exodus:  Urban areas experience a slowdown. While major tourist monuments remain open, many family-run restaurants and local shops in residential districts shutter. Conversely, hotel rates in cities like Paris often drop due to the lack of busi...