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La Chandeleur: tomorrow is France’s national crêpe day

The tradition of eating crêpes on Candlemas is centuries old, although recipes and flavours vary across the country

Published: 1 February 2022

Author: Emma Morgan

Candlemas in France: Regional crêpes for La Chandeleur

40 days after Christmas Eve in France comes the nearest French equivalent to pancake day: Fête de la Chandeleur

Published: 1 February 2021

Author: Holly Howard

Crêpes at the ready as France celebrates Chandeleur

Today (Sunday February 2) marks the Christian festival of Chandeleur, which is traditionally celebrated in France by the making of crêpe pancakes.

Published: 2 February 2020

Author: Connexion journalist