No Thanksgiving in France but …
… We also have a special celebration on a Thursday in November. Do you know what I am talking about?
If you like French wine, you have probably heard of Beaujolais Nouveau. I know, I know: a lot of people despise this wine because Beaujolais is not a great cru such as Pomerol or Sauternes. But its arrival is a convivial tradition!
On the 3rd Thursday of November, the town of Beaujeu celebrates its new wine, and so does the whole country, and even some foreign places. Beaujolais Nouveau is not high in alcohol, it is not a collector but it is sweet, fruity and an opportunity to gather with friends or co-workers to taste it.
And what a perfect timing! At the end of November, it gets dark around 5.30pm, the weather is cold and wet and you can’t wait for the holiday season to take a break from work.
So Thursday, Nov. 20th, a lot of French will take advantage of this special day to party before Christmas!
Cheers! 
A votre santé!
My name is Jackie Grandchamps. In 2003, I founded French Escapade, offering another way to travel in small groups of 8. "Don't be a tourist, be our guest" is the moto and spirit of my company.
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December 3rd, 2008 at 8:17 pm
I looooooooooove the nouveaus!!
they are even good o few months later- Right vaerie?