Tag: spring in France
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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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The Vegetable France Grows in the Dark and Devours Before Summer Begins
Every April, French markets transform. Handwritten signs appear, queues form, and crates of pale ivory stalks take centre stage. White asparagus season has six weeks to make its mark — and France takes every one of them seriously.