Celebrate the 12 Days of Noël with France Today

We are delighted to announce that we will be unlocking 12 pieces of exclusive members-only articles, videos, stories, audio and even a live event, to celebrate the 12 Days of Noël! Beginning on 2 December, our advent calendar will open its doors every two days to reveal exclusive members-only content, finishing on Christmas Eve, just in time for our special festive gift to arrive in your inbox on the big day!

What’s in store behind the doors this December? France Today members can enjoy our video hub, narrated features, interactive stories, and articles. We’ll be offering a festive flavour of what’s to come with a taster week, a winter sun collection for chilly days, a full winter week for when you’re ready to embrace the season, and a special opportunity to join one of our live events to discover ‘Strasbourg: The Capital of Christmas’ on 4 December. 

Taster Week 

02.12.25 On Day 1, listen to Mark Twain’s Biting Take on France, a celebrated American author and humourist behind novels like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Our members-only narrated articles allow you to listen to the features and take in the photographs while you scroll!

04.12.25 On Day 2, watch the local experts unveil the secrets of Strasbourg, the town that is charming all year round, but is known lovingly as the ‘Capital of Christmas.’

Register for our free live event here.

06.12.25 Get ready for Veganuary and your trip to Paris by spending an immersive day with a vegan influencer on our members-only stories page. 

France Today’s immersive stories include enhanced sound recordings, videos and stunning full-screen images.

08.12.25 Spend Day 4 in Port-Grimaud on a two-day getaway, exploring all the tips and recommendations to make the most of a brief 48-hour weekend escape

Summer Sun Week

10.12.25 Join Sylvia Davis and longtime Dijon resident Suzi Pacaut as they reveal Dijon through their eyes, highlighting must-see attractions and beloved local haunts to make your visit to the city truly unforgettable.

Can’t make a live event? All members can access recordings of webinars on the video hub. 

12.12.25 Midway through our Advent calendar, journey back in time on a luxury hotel barge along the Canal du Midi. Let the story’s video clips and photographs transport you back to the golden days of 1920s French travel.

14.12.25 On day 7, settle by the fire and listen to the Allure of the Côte d’Azur, remembering brighter days when the sun warmed your face and sea water splashed around you.

16.12.25 Wrap up our Winter Sun Week by exploring some inspiration for future, sunnier getaways in the stunning mountains of Haute-Savoie.

Winter Week

18.12.25 With just one week until Christmas, join Jane Bertch, founder of La Cuisine in Paris, to discover an easy and fun Mont d’Or cheese recipe, explore culinary traditions, and learn which wines and drinks pair perfectly to create the ultimate festive apéritif!

20.12.25 Experience alpine chills in Samoëns and hear from those enjoying the slopes in ways beyond skiing, from mountain cold therapy to other winter delights.

22.12.25 Have you ever wondered how the pistes are perfected overnight? Join the ski-piste bashers who tell the story of the unsung heroes of the beloved ski resorts.

24.12.25 Joyeux réveillon de Noël! Join us as the final door of Noël’s advent calendar is opened, and we share French Christmas Eve traditions to inspire new ideas for your celebrations this year and for many to come!

As we count down the days to Noël, we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate the season with you. Each new door on our advent calendar is our way of saying thank you for being part of the France Today community, sharing in our stories, our discoveries, and our love of French culture. From all of us to you, joyeuses fêtes, and we can’t wait to unwrap Christmas together!