During the Christmas season, Paris shines brighter than ever! I love this period when the capital is adorned with beautiful decorations, lighting, fragrance of gingerbread and hot chocolate and magical store windows. Spending a Christmas in Paris is a dream…
In this article, I will help you discover the traditional French Christmas dishes. The Christmas meal is a tradition dear to us French. It is an occasion to gather the family around a well decorated table and a lot of…
The next Olympic Games will take place in France from 26th July to 11th August, 2024. The city of Paris will host the vast majority of the competitions. The city of lights was officially trusted with the organisation of the…
This week, we will focus on Francophone food. French cuisine is renowned throughout the world for the richness of its dishes and its refinement. But what about the other Francophone countries? The countries where the French language is present often…
What Christmas gifts should you get for French language learners i.e. FLE students?! It’s almost Christmas time and the gift shopping has begun! What can you give to a French learner? Here is a non-exhaustive list of gifts for French…
Do you know that there is a Heritage Lotto in France to save old buildings? In France, many historical buildings and monuments need restoration. They are the pride and identity of France and are in need of restoration . In…
Who wants to revise their French vocabulary? This is one of the problems I often encounter as a teacher of French as a foreign language: how to revise French vocabulary in relation to real life situations? To meet the needs…
Listen to French songs to improve your French and discover new French singers ! This is a good way to improve your French while having fun! Of course, there are other methods: taking private lessons with a French teacher, going…
Limousin Ostensions : A procession at Limoges, 2016.
In this article, I list 5 myths about French food. Since 2010, French gastronomy, more specifically meals and the rituals, have been listed as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. French gastronomy is known around the world both for its history…