Thursday 5 January 2012

20 Favourite Things About France

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Photo of Cassis by austinevan

Cute, but it is thought provoking. Also think what would you miss if you move to France.

The Belle Provence Blog kicks off with their top 20 favourites!

20 of my favorite things about my adopted home:

-Strangers who say « Bon appétit » as they pass your sidewalk table.

-Visiting Provençal villages in the springtime.

-Toddlers speaking French (TCFW, too cute for words).

-Paris Christmas markets.

-The cheese aisle at the supermarket.

-The flower market at Vieux Nice.

-Do-It-Yourself wine touring.

-Passing pastry windows that look like works of art.

-Eating pastries that look like works of art.

-Regional food festivals.

-Social services.

-Traveling on the TGV (*first-class if possible).

-Cours Mirabeau at Aix-en-Provence.

-Sunny days in Paris.

-Calling your mother-in-law belle mere.

-Eating a big bowl of Soup au Pistou in the fall/winter.

-Drinking a big glass of rosé, port-side, in the summer.

-The Calanques at Cassis.

-Growing old gracefully.

-Caramel beurre salé anything.

Complete article here: 20 Totally Awesome Things About France

Well that kicks off the debate - what are your favourite things about France? Please contribute in the comments below ....

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