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Happy Birthday Eiffel Tower!
March 31 2014 is the 125th birthday of a very special lady in France. She’s tall (324m), has aged gracefully and is very popular. She …
The fascinating French history of the statue of Liberty
The statue of Liberty is an iconic landmark and one of the most recognised symbols of the United States. But did you know that Lady …
Back stage at the Paris Opera House | Palais Garnier
The Paris Opera House or Palais Garnier is one of Paris’ most magnificent buildings, a place of mirrors, gilt, lush and plush accoutrements. It was …
Experience the Winter Sales in Paris like a local
In January and February in Paris, you’ll find it’s not unusual for people to take the day off work to go shopping and wait …
The history of the Champs-Élysées Paris
The Champs-Elysées in Paris is one of the most famous roads in the world. A grand boulevard, an avenue of trees, the most chic boutiques, …
Galette des Rois – the French cake of Kings
The 6th of January is a special day in France, it is the 12th day of Christmas, the date of the Epiphany and most importantly …
Favourite Famous French People
We asked our fabulous writers at The Good Life France about their favourite famous French people – real or fictional, dead or alive – who …
Eiffel Tower spiral staircase to be sold
How I would love to have several thousand Euros lying around doing nothing because on Monday 25 November, 2013, a piece of Parisian history will …
The Amazing Pier and Crystal Casino of old Nice, France
The amazing history of an incredible and beautiful crystal palace in Nice which no longer exists except in paintings, postcards and a few old photographs… …
Paris Waiters Race
Nobody quite knows the exact roots of the “waiters race” but all agree its origins are from the culture of France and the most famous …