Are you headed to France for Bastille Day (the French national holiday)? Are you single? Then take heed! The French take courtship very seriously and there are a few things you should know before embarking on a full-blown love affair with a native….
Mealtime on Bastille Day
Mealtime is sacred in France; even casual meals are sometimes made up of three solid courses and lunch lasts a good hour and a half, even on a work day. Further proof of this major aspect of French culture; the French language is peppered with sayings and adages in direct relation with food.
Family and Friends on Bastille Day
Nothing beats being at home with our loved ones. And there’s something about warm weather that makes you want to give thanks to your friends and family…just for being there. Want to celebrate the warmth of a home, the tender look of a spouse or the candid laughter of a child?
Joyeuse Fête Nationale!
Joyeuse Fête Nationale! Just like the Italians, the French take their food very seriously. In fact, food is closely linked to emotions and to how much (or how little!) you like or love someone. Indeed, Le flambeau de l’amour s’allume à la cuisine (The torch of love is lit in the kitchen).
About Bastille Day
Bastille Day will be upon us very soon, and the European summer has finally arrived after a tremendously cold winter. Public holidays and warm weather call for adequate food. Bastille Day can be compared to the 4th of July in the US, but that’s where the comparison ends…..
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