by MerciSF | 22-06-2023 | Agenda, News, See All Bastille DayBay AreaFranceFrench TraditionJuly 14thSan Francisco
Immerse yourself in the heart of the celebration of July 14th (known as Bastille Day in the United States) in the San Francisco Bay Area, where French National Day is enthusiastically honored. While the traditional kermesse organized at Embarcadero by the Official... 
by MerciSF | 21-06-2023 | News, Settle In, Sport / Health, Visit, Wander Bay AreaOutdoorPoolsSan FranciscoSummer fun
Discover our 2023 selection of outdoor swimming pools in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the summer season arrives, these pools offer the perfect retreat for relaxation and recreation under the warm California sun. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing dip, a... 
by Vanessa Lotoux-Macias | 5-06-2023 | Clothing, News, Shopping Bay AreaClothingFashionPre-lovedSecondhandSustainable
The textile industry is the second most polluting industry in the world after the oil industry with a contribution of 3 to 10% to global CO2 emissions*. The surge of “Fast-Fashion” in recent decades has had devastating consequences on the environment and on the... 
by MerciSF | 4-01-2022 | Food, Papilles, Shopping 2022Bay AreaEpiphanyFrench TraditionKings CakeSan Francisco
Here is a list of places to find King’s cakes (aka Galette des Rois) in San Francisco Bay; this dessert is a French tradition that marks the end of the holiday season. The official day to eat the famous cake is January 6th, the day of Epiphany, but most French... 
by MerciSF | 2-09-2021 | News, Settle In, Sport / Health Air QualityAppsBay AreaFires
With the Caldor Fire that prompted the evacuation of South Lake Tahoe, the 2021 fire season is indeed extreme. Here are various trackers, apps, and websites to monitor air quality due to fire according to your location or at your destination before heading out. With... 
by MerciSF | 8-03-2021 | Agenda, Movie, News, See All Bay AreaMovie TheatersPrivate Watching PartyReopeningSan Francisco
A real desire to go back to a movie theater but not ready to share the space with strangers? Good news, you can rent a room for a private screening and invite a group of friends or your family to participate in this new theater experience. Theaters are gradually... 
by Anne Marie | 3-03-2021 | Beauty, Clothing, Consulat, Home, News, Settle In, Shopping Bay AreaFrench communityFrench Consulate in San Franciscotravel
The Consulate General de France in San Francisco launches its Mapstr map to help the French local traders including artisans, producers, restaurant owners, and actors in the hospitality industry to make themselves more visible and to boost solidarity among the... 
by MerciSF | 25-01-2021 | Papilles, Shopping Bay AreaChandeleurFrench EntrepreneurSmall Business
Let’s celebrate Candlemas (la Chandeleur in French) with Crêpe-Madame!! Every year on February 2nd, French people celebrate Candlemas by eating Crêpes (the French version of pancakes). Before briefly explaining this tradition, we wanted to shed light on the...
