Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and Carnival… The French Way!
This week, let’s celebrate Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and Carnival the French way! Find out how we celebrate in France, the songs we sing and the food we prepare, plus we’ll talk about one...
Follow the Possum... An inquisitive look into the unique French Culture
La Chandeleur (Candlemas) – The French Groundhog Day
This week let’s talk about the French “Chandeleur” (Candlemas), the French equivalent to “Groundhog day”, and about how it is celebrated in France.
Who was the real D’Artagnan? The true story.
One for all, and all for one! D’Artagnan is a legendary character from the book “The Three Musketeers” but not only… For he was a loyal and brave French musketeer who served Louis XIV...
The Three Musketeers – English and French editions
The Three Musketeers is an epic tale of adventure and friendship and a must-read for all French culture lovers. All for one and one for all!The Three Musketeers is mentioned in my video: Who was...
King Cake – a very French tradition
It’s not just a cake! This tradition dates back to Antiquity and is celebrated every January everywhere in France. What makes the King Cake so special? Why do the kids love eating this cake...
Twenty Years After – English and French editions
Twenty Years After is the sequel to The Three Musketeers and follows the four friends to England in their attempt to save King Charles I from Cromwell and Milady’s son.Twenty Years After is mentioned in...
JE SUIS CHARLIE – The January 2015 Charlie Hebdo attacks
The January 2015 Paris attacks against Charlie Hebdo and a kosher minimarket had a huge impact in France, with many republican marches and gatherings organized in the world. In this video, I talk about...
The Vicomte de Bragelonne – English and French editions
The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the last book of the Musketeer trilogy by Alexandre Dumas and my favorite. The musketeers are old but they are still willing to fight to defend what they believe in....
The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince) – English and Bilingual Editions
This story, written in a simple and accessible writing style, is a publishing phenomenon and the second world best-selling book after the Bible. I just love everything about the Little Prince: the poetry, the...
The Little Prince – a story of love, loss, friendship and solitude
“The Little Prince” is a beautiful tale and the second world best-selling book after the Bible. It has inspired many movies, a museum, operas and musicals. In this video, I talk about the story,...
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