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Category: French Culture

La Marseillaise: The Powerful Story Behind France’s National Anthem

I always get goosebumps during national anthems. There’s something very stirring when voices of the proud rise together — not in perfect harmony, but in

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Deborah Bine July 14, 2025

Why the Rich and Famous Choose the South of France

From Riviera legends to artists in Provence, France remains a sanctuary for celebrities and royalty alike. Ever wonder why the rich and famous choose the

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Deborah Bine April 18, 2025

Franco-Southern Fusion: Life in France With A Southern U.S. Twist

When Cultures Collide Moving from the Carolinas to the South of France was an adventure. But over ten years in, I’ve realized that I’ve created

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Deborah Bine November 2, 2024

Discover Gourdon, a Hidden Gem Above the Côte d’Azur

During my road trip along the Côte d’Azur, I often found myself gazing up at the hills, wondering what lay above the coastline. Little did

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Deborah Bine October 11, 2024

Fête Votive: The Bulls are Here!

Every August bulls run in the streets.

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Deborah Bine July 28, 2024
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Uzès Fête Votive: Summer is Here!

Celebrate summer in south of France at Uzes’ Fete Votive. A summer event that everyone looks forward to attending.

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Deborah Bine July 28, 2024

Uzès Fête Votive Parade: Explosive!

There are few words better than “explosive” to describe the late night parade in Uzes that accompanied Fete Votive 2015.

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Deborah Bine July 27, 2024

Fete Votive Uzès. A Summer Crowd Pleaser

Every summer, the town of Uzès in the south of France holds a special celebration, Fête Votive. This event is one of the highlights of

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Deborah Bine July 27, 2024

Paris Art Scene: Museums And Galleries Too Good To Miss

Fifteen million tourists will flood Paris this summer. Many visitors have art galleries and exhibitions on their minds. Here’s what’s hot on the Paris art

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Deborah Bine May 21, 2024
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Exploring the Contemporary Art Scene in Arles

Arles’s contemporary art scene is a new reason visitors flock to the city. One of my favorite Uzès-based British artists, Gilly Beal, visits Arles and

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Deborah Bine March 3, 2024

Carnaval in Nice: A Grande Fête With History, Costumes, and Pizzazz!

There’s nothing like going to Nice to find out there’s a party going on! Welcome to the World of Carnaval in Nice Nice is where

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Deborah Bine February 18, 2024

On the Cathar Trail: Le Plus Beau Village Lagrasse

I enjoy traveling around Occitanie, the region surrounding Uzès. You can visit the sea or the mountains in a day. I spent a few hours

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Deborah Bine February 4, 2024

Fête Votive in Uzès. The Finale

Another Uzès Fête Votive has concluded successfully. Although the weather could have been better for some of the events, the crowd’s spirit was hardly dampened. 

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Deborah Bine August 27, 2023

Fête Votive: The Psychedelic and Bizarre

The parade down the main street of town, however, was straight out of a H.G. Wells novel.

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Deborah Bine August 5, 2023

Bastille Day: Celebrating French Life on July 14

The French celebrate Le Quatorze Juillet (Bastille Day) to commemorate the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14, 1789. A Tribute to

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Deborah Bine July 14, 2023
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