Did you know how the word ‘boudoir originated?
Ironically, despite its French origins, Britain is also the only European country to measure distance in miles instead of kilometres.
Did you know how the word ‘debonair originated?
Did you know how the word ‘boudoir originated?
The original meaning of the word ‘curfew’ was ‘to cover the fire’.
The word rousquille comes from the Spanish word ‘rosquilla’ meaning ‘little wheel’. Traditionally flavoured with aniseed and orange blossom, this medieval speciality started off with a biscuit texture, but has been developed over the years to become more of a cake than a biscuit.
“Resusci Annie’ was based on an anonymous drowned French girl sadly pulled out of the River Seine in the late 1880s
Walk the Region with Tim and Chris Parker Circular to and from Ermitage de St Ferréol A short circular walk of 2hrs plus time to enjoy the scenery and visit the Ermitage. It is suitable…
Who were Saint Côme and Saint Damien?
Around the end of September Barcelona holds an enormous street party, La Mercè Festival.