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The festive season is a great opportunity to treat yourself to a holiday in French regions that fit in well with the spirit of Christmas: snow for some, lights for others, a certain art of living too.... From Alsace to Nice, via Paris or less famous places: discover 10 ideas for holidays in France.
Ah, black pudding! This jewel of the charcuterie world divides people: you either love it or hate it, but it's impossible to remain indifferent to it. And yet, did you know that it's one of mankind's oldest recipes? The Egyptians already spoke of it, and Homer also mentions it in The Odyssey, proof that boudin has crossed the ages and civilizations.
Boudin blanc is a favorite Christmas speciality in France. It contains fine pork stuffing, breadcrumbs and milk. It's a very old culinary tradition, and there are many local specialities.
Those who knew him called him “Monsieur”. A man who would have been a notary, had he followed the path his family had decided for him, and who became one of fashion's great geniuses. One of those men and women who made France the land of fashion and luxury.
It's been customary since 1960: every December 31, the President of the Republic puts on a televised show to wish the French people a happy new year. General de Gaulle started it all, and the others have continued what has become a republican tradition.
Brioche is not exclusive to France. You can find delicious ones in Austria or Italy, for example, but as always, in France, there are regional recipes. You can take a real tour of France's brioche scene. Here's its history, a few famous French brioches and above all: the easy brioche recipe!
The truffle, although not cheap, is so fragrant that it takes very little to sublimate a dish. Did you know that truffles have been eaten for thousands of years? French chefs love to use truffles in their cooking, and they can also be found in very simple dishes.
Ah, the English and their affectionate nicknames for the French, eh! They call us “Froggies” (yes, with two “g ”s to make sure we understand). They're not wrong, though, since the top French dishes include... frogs!
Here's a sweet we're particularly fond of during the holidays: candy cane. It's often seen in American TV series, decorating Christmas trees, and you'd think it was an American specialty. In reality, it's a French tradition.
Like many countries around the world, France has its own public holidays. These are days when you don't have to work (although this depends on your profession and the collective agreements that govern it). Originally, these days were public holidays, so that the population would be available to celebrate an event. Today, there are 11 official public holidays in France, and even 13 in some regions, such as Alsace and Moselle. Find out more about national holidays and their history.
