Author: Love France
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Why Monet Painted These Normandy Cliffs Over a Hundred Times
Monet returned to Étretat’s chalk cliffs more than forty times. Discover why this small Normandy village still casts such a powerful spell on all who visit.
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Why People in Brittany Say They’re Breton Before They’re French
Brittany has been part of France since 1532 — but many Bretons will tell you they’re Breton first. Here’s the story of the Celtic identity that has survived centuries of pressure.
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The Medieval Village in the Lot That Most of France Has Forgotten
Autoire in the Lot is one of France’s most beautiful forgotten villages — medieval houses, limestone cliffs, and a waterfall few tourists ever find.
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Why the French Give Strangers Flowers on the First of May
On 1st May, France fills its streets with lily of the valley. Discover the ancient muguet tradition that lets anyone sell flowers on a street corner — no licence required.
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Why Three French Towns Have Been Fighting Over the Same Bean Stew for Centuries
Three towns in southern France — Toulouse, Castelnaudary, and Carcassonne — have been arguing for centuries over who makes the real cassoulet. The rivalry is fierce, official, and deeply French.
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The French Easter Tradition That Has Nothing to Do With Rabbits
In France, Easter eggs are not brought by a rabbit. They fall from church bells flying back from Rome — a tradition called les cloches volantes that every French child knows by heart.
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The One French Greeting Rule Nobody Tells Visitors Before They Go
La bise, the French cheek-kissing greeting, has unwritten rules that confuse every visitor. Here is what you need to know before you go to France.
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French Surnames of Brittany: Origins, Meanings and Family Heritage
Discover the French surnames of Brittany — their Celtic meanings, Breton origins, and how they spread from France to Quebec, Acadia, and beyond.
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Why Leonardo da Vinci Spent His Final Years in a French Château
Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years at Clos Lucé in the Loire Valley. Discover why France’s greatest royal invitation changed art history — and why the Mona Lisa hangs in Paris.
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The Strict Rules a French Village Must Follow to Be Called Beautiful
France has an official list of its most beautiful villages — and the rules for joining are stricter than you’d expect. Here’s what it takes to earn the label.
