by Admin | Sep 20, 2012 | Facts about France, Holidays in France
Spring in and around Toulouse is often wet, with the odd very hot day, but the weather is not very stable. June and July are usually warm and sunny, although in recent years it has remained cool with rain often falling. August is usually very hot, with temperatures...
by Admin | Nov 19, 2011 | Facts about France, History
Every year on 14 July, the French celebrate – “le jour de la prise de la Bastille” – the storming of the prison in Paris, which marks the French Revolution of 1789. Today, the highlight is the parade on the Champs Elysées, attended by The...
by Admin | Nov 17, 2011 | Facts about France
France is a fascinating country and perhaps one of the most visited countries in the world by tourists, but there are some strange things going on here … Here are 20 random facts about the country, the people and the culture of France: 1. The soft cheese...
by Admin | Nov 14, 2011 | Facts about France
Let’s take a quick look at some of interesting and unusual facts about France: The name “France” comes from “Frank”, a Germanic tribe that invaded the Western Roman Empire in the 6th century and founded the first independent kingdom...