If you are intrigued by French culture and curious about the history behind French traditions, this book is for you. In it, you'll find a selection of short stories, written in a lively style, which often reveal little-known, but always fascinating facts about French customs. Would you like to know: Why people have fish on their backs on April 1st? How the Bastille was taken down? Who collects teeth from under children's pillows? Which sport honours the memory of a girl called Fanny? You will discover the fascinating stories behind these and other French traditions. French Holidays &...
If you are intrigued by French culture and curious about the history behind French traditions, this book is for you. In it, you'll find a selection of...
Ahh, Provence... that magical place in the south of France. It fills our minds with images of lazy, sunny days sitting in the central square of a quaint village, just drinking in the ambience.
While that's all very pleasant, you can add an extra layer of enjoyment to your ProvenCal experience by discovering the stories and histories that shaped this area and its people.
Here are just a few of the tales that you'll discover:
- Why do those noisy cicadas sing so loudly?
- How did Martha deal with the dreadful local dragon?
- What did Nostradamus predict in...
Ahh, Provence... that magical place in the south of France. It fills our minds with images of lazy, sunny days sitting in the central square of a q...
