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The History of The Famous French Macarons

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Macarons of today can be best thought of as little sweet sandwiches made of meringue, almond flour and buttercream filling.

La Belle Vie: Brocantes, books and where to buy a second home April 19, 2024
From second-hand markets to the best places to live in France and the books to prepare you for life here, this week's La Belle Vie newsletter offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like a French person.
French films with English subtitles to watch in May 2024 April 18, 2024
Lost in Frenchlation – the cinema club that screens French films with English subtitles – has seven screenings in store for May 2024.
How would a 'youth mobility scheme' between the UK and EU really work? April 18, 2024
The EU and the UK could enter into a 'youth mobility' scheme allowing young people to move countries to work, study and live. Here's what we know about the proposal.
Two girls wounded in knife attack outside French school April 18, 2024
An assailant on Thursday wounded two girls aged 6 and 11 in a knife attack close to their school in the east of France and was later arrested, officials said.
France seizes €4.5m coastal villa linked to Vladimir Putin April 18, 2024
The Kremlin on Thursday reacted furiously to the seizure in France of a luxurious seaside villa allegedly owned by Russian businessman Artur Ocheretny, the new partner of President Vladimir Putin's ex-wife.
French PM announces 'crackdown' on teen school violence April 18, 2024
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Thursday announced measures to crack down on teenage violence in and around schools, as the government seeks to reclaim ground on security from the far-right two months ahead of European elections.
What you need to know about France's 2024 property tax declaration April 18, 2024
If you own property in France, you may need to complete a property tax declaration - here's who needs to do it, how to complete the forms and the 2024 deadlines.
Paris takes down ads for 'transphobic' book April 18, 2024
Posters promoting a book described as "transphobic" have been taken down in Paris after a top city official said the work amounted to hate speech.
French Expression of the Day: T’as la ref? April 18, 2024
This French expression might come up a few times as you try to fill in the holes about French culture and history.
French property declaration form available in paper version this year April 18, 2024
If you own property in France, then you are required to fill out the one-off property declaration form. This year, there is a paper version available.
Nurse defrauds French state of €1.5 mn April 17, 2024
A French court on Wednesday condemned a nurse to two years under house arrest for stealing more than €1.5 million from the national health insurance through claims for bogus appointments.
Designer of France's high-speed TGV train dies April 17, 2024
Jacques Cooper, designer of France's first ultra-fast TGV train that shattered world speed records when it came into service in 1981, has died aged 93, his former employer Alstom said on Wednesday.
Paris creates transport pass for Olympic visitors April 17, 2024
The Paris public transport operator has put on sale a special transport pass that will allow unlimited travel to all Olympic and Paralympic venues during the Games period.
Did Austria really invent France's iconic croissant? April 17, 2024
It's often said that Austria in fact invented the croissant - and some even claim that Marie Antoinette brought it to France - but the real story is a little more complicated than that.
France appoints magistrates in probe into Fox News cameraman death April 17, 2024
France has appointed investigating magistrates to run a war crimes probe into the death of Franco-Irish Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski who was killed covering the war in Ukraine, a judicial source said on Wednesday.
Revealed: Where foreigners are buying second homes in France April 17, 2024
Foreigners are increasingly buying second-homes in France again, according to the latest figures – with one notable exception.
Péage: France to start scrapping motorway tollbooths April 17, 2024
Motorists in France will soon be able to drive straight through the péages (tollbooths) and pay later on some motorways, as France begins introducing 'free-flow' highway tolls.
French Expression of the Day: Remuer le couteau dans la plaie April 17, 2024
This French expression might come after it feels like things cannot get any worse.
'A €70k tax bill arrived out of the blue' - How accountant errors impact foreigners in France April 17, 2024
The French tax system is a complicated one, especially if you're freelance or running your own business - but there is one extra element that can lead to foreigners in France getting a very unwelcome surprise, as one Australian in Paris discovered.
Factcheck: Will you really need a QR code to walk around Paris during the Olympics? April 17, 2024
As preparations step up in the French capital for the Paris 2024 Olympics, here is what you need to know about getting around the city during the Games.