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HAPPY EASTER – JOYEUSES PÂQUES
Just like in Australia, in France, the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt (la chasse aux œufs) is a greatly anticipated event, however, instead of the Easter Bunny delivering the Easter Eggs, it’s the Flying Bells! Children are delighted on Easter morning when they hear the church bells ring, as this beautiful sound ...
Joyeux Anniversairel à la Tour Eiffel
On March 31 2022, the Eiffel Tower will celebrate the 133rd anniversary of its inauguration, an amazing triumph for the tower that was to only remain standing for 20 Years. On March 31st, 1889 on the Champs-de-Mars, Paris, France, Gustave Eiffel’s epic project came to life, and was officially unveiled for Paris’ Exposition Universelle.
NATIONAL FRENCH BREAD DAY 21ST MARCH
Oui, there is a day entirely devoted to celebrating French 🇫🇷 bread 🥖🥐 21st March
The French have been making beautiful bread for centuries. The famous long and wide loves have been made since the time of Louis XiV. There are many many types of French bread, however, the most well known and discussed is 'la Baguette'.
Pissaladière - With a Regional Twist from Menton - French Riviera
Menton, nicknamed the Pearl of France, is located on the Mediterranean Sea at the Franco-Italian border. A stunning city with a village feel, Menton is famous for many things, including lemons.
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Signature Weekend Cocktail Blackberry Champagne Mule
Passe le Champagne 🥂 si'l te plait!
Who doesn't love a sparkling ... especially when it's French! Enjoy Malmaison's twist on the classic Moscow Mule with our Signature Weekend Cocktail Recipe - the 'Blackberry Champagne Mule'.
Happy Bastille Day ~ Fête de la Fédération ~ le 14 Juliette
Viva la France! In France, Le quatorze juillet (14 July) is a public holiday, formally known as the Fête de la Fédération (Federation Holiday) also referred to as Bastille Day. The 'Storming of the Bastille' in Paris occurred on 14 July 1789. While the medieval fortress and prison known as the Bastille ...
Mimosa Botanicals – French Apothecary
Your French Spa Awaits ... with newly welcomed brand Mimosa Botanicals. What a pleasure it has been to get to know Christiana and witness her deep passion and authenticity around her business, nature and life. It absolutely radiates throughout her beautiful studio and products. We are thoroughly delighted to be able to share this with our customers.
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An Elegant Stroll Past Dior, Paris
If you have ever visited Paris you would know that a stroll down Avenue Montaigne in the 8th Arrondissement past Maison Dior is essential, and if possible a visit past those dreamy doors is preferred, it is truly one of the most beautiful stores in the world.
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Happy Easter – Joyeuses Pâques and a little about the Flying Bells
We hope you are enjoying a delightful Easter with family and friends. As we all move into a lovely long weekend, we thought we would share a little about the tradition of Easter in France and how it is celebrated a little differently.
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Summer Mojitos Australian Style!
Weekend Cocktail Recipe ~ Australian Style Mojito
A wonderful refreshing twist to the classic Mojito recipe 
Mango iceblocks instead of sugar syrup. Perfect when served in La Rochere Versailles Long Glasses.
Mango iceblocks instead of sugar syrup. Perfect when served in La Rochere Versailles Long Glasses.