Tag Archives: France

The Beaujolais Nouveau Day! A Wine Celebration!

Written by United Planet Team Member Julie Every year on the third Thursday of each November, French people celebrate the new arrival of a particular wine: the Beaujolais nouveau —…

Le Tour de France

Written by United Planet Team Member, Lucille For 96 years, daring cyclists have braved the 3,5000 kilometers of this 21 day race. This year, the race was made up of…

The Festival of the Giants

Post written by Lucille, a United Planet team member. Each year, during the first weekend of July, the North of France celebrates the Festival of the Giants. Picture taken by…

Festival de Cannes: the Red Carpet Lineup

Post written by Marie, a United Planet Team member. Founded in 1946 by Jean Zay, the Cannes Film Festival is the most popular film festival in the world. The 62nd…

Easter, Bells, and Chocolates!

Post written by Lucille, a United Planet Team member. Soon, we are going to celebrate Easter. This Holiday is celebrated by all Christians, though each country has very different traditions….