This day in France – October 10th 1963

This day in France – October 10th 1963

On October 10th 1963, French singer & song-writer Edith Piaf also known as “la môme” died at age 47. She was born in Paris in the Belleville district, on December 19th 1915, to a poor family and was abandoned at birth by her mother. Although Edith Piaf later...
This day in France: September 19, 1783

This day in France: September 19, 1783

On September 19, 1783, the inventors of the hot air balloon, the Montgolfier Brothers , flew their hot air balloon , the “Aérostat Réveillon “ before King Louis XVI and queen Marie-Antoinette for a presentation at the Château de Versailles . The flight lasted about 8...
La Chandeleur et les Crêpes

La Chandeleur et les Crêpes

La Chandeleur is one of those French traditions which is simply, but clearly, an excuse for enjoying good food: les crêpes. It is celebrated widely across France on February 2nd but its origin is still up for debate. Some say it is associated with the catholic holiday...