Learn French: Festival tagged articles

  1. New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America

    Experience Cultures: New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America

    Whilst different cultures and countries celebrate their own events and traditions throughout the year, the arrival of a new year is something that tends to be celebrated worldwide.

  2. Top 5 South American carnival destinations

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 South American carnival destinations

    In January, February and March, South America is filled with colorful carnival parades and some of the loudest and liveliest parties in the world. Here's our pick of the top 5 to visit in 2012...

  3. Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    Early each year locations across the globe celebrate carnivals that remain unrivalled for the rest of the year. Don't miss out on the fun - here is our guide to best fiestas as 2012 dawns!

  4. Best European festivals this winter

    Experience Cultures: Best European festivals this winter

    After the lively Christmas festivities, the first months of the year can sometimes feel drab in comparison. With so many festivals in January, February and March though, it's easy to escape the winter blues!

  5. Top 5 Christmas markets in Germany and Austria

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: Top 5 Christmas markets in Germany and Austria

    Christmas markets have been taking place in Europe for centuries, and still attract thousands of visitors each year.

  6. Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink, Vocabulary: Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Christmas (Weihnachten) in Germany is the most important annual celebration.

  7. Why choose Montreal as your French study destination?

    Destinations for you: Why choose Montreal as your French study destination?

    It is often assumed that the only place to learn French is France. In fact, there are lots of other fantastic places around the world where French is spoken, and where you can take a language course – one of which is Montreal.

  8. What is Thanksgiving and where is the best place to celebrate it?

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: What is Thanksgiving and where is the best place to celebrate it?

    Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every November. This year it will be celebrated on the 24th of November.

  9. Test your German by reading our insider’s guide to Munich

    Destinations for you: Test your German by reading our insider’s guide to Munich

    Cactus’ Tobias Hoerl gives us the lowdown on his home town, Munich. Read about the sights and sounds of this famous city in German and in English.

  10. 10 things you should know about Halloween in America

    Experience Cultures: 10 things you should know about Halloween in America

    Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the world, but America in particular really embraces the traditions and celebrations that accompany the occasion.

  11. Experience Cultures: 3rd October: Day of German Unity

    Celebrated on the 3rd October every year, German Unity Day or ‘Tag der deutschen Einheit’ as it’s known in Germany celebrates Germany's reunification in 1990.

  12. Celebrating All Saint’s Day in France

    Experience Cultures: Celebrating All Saint’s Day in France

    All Saint's Day or La Toussaint is a Catholic festival celebrated on 1st November each year in France.

  13. Visit Sorrento this December and experience the Festa dell’Immacolata

    Destinations for you: Visit Sorrento this December and experience the Festa dell’Immacolata

    Sorrento is beautiful at all times of the year, but especially in the autumn and winter when, unlike its northern counterparts, you can still enjoy mild weather, colourful landscapes and empty beaches with sparkling blue waters.

  14. Top 5 winter getaways in Europe

    Destinations for you: Top 5 winter getaways in Europe

    There are lots of great places to visit during the winter in Europe - where you choose depends on what you want from you break.

  15. Day of the Dead in Mexico: a time to celebrate

    Destinations for you: Day of the Dead in Mexico: a time to celebrate

    A unique and heart-warming tradition to look forward to in November.

  16. Top 5 Halloween destinations in Europe

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 Halloween destinations in Europe

    There are plenty of cities around the world that are steeped in history and mystery, but these five offer some of the spookiest tours and ghostwalks around...not for the faint-hearted!

  17. A great reason to go to Lyon this December - la Fête des Lumières

    Experience Cultures: A great reason to go to Lyon this December - la Fête des Lumières

    Every year on 8th December – the same day as the Festival of the Immaculate Conception- the French city of Lyon plays host to a huge festival of light (‘la Fête des Lumières).

  18. Top 10 things to see and do in Alicante

    Destinations for you: Top 10 things to see and do in Alicante

    Located on Spain’s Costa Blanca, Alicante is a popular holiday resort. It’s not just the beaches and nightlife which attract people though, Alicante is full of history and will give you a real sense of Spanish culture.

  19. 10 interesting facts about Heidelberg

    Destinations for you: 10 interesting facts about Heidelberg

    Undoubtedly one of Germany’s most picturesque cities, Heidelberg is one of the most visited places in the country.

  20. Top 5 French course destinations this autumn

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 5 French course destinations this autumn

    With the summer soon coming to an end, here’s our pick of prime autumn destinations to take a French course this year.

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