The French Way of Life
Lovers by Peynet features some lovely illustrations from Peynet, including his famous lovers, and beautiful quotes. To learn more about Peynet, check out my video on Valentine’s Day (see below)Transparency statement – please note: I...
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...
This week let’s talk about the French “Chandeleur” (Candlemas), the French equivalent to “Groundhog day”, and about how it is celebrated in France.
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 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...
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 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...
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 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....
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...
How we celebrate Halloween and All Saints Day in France
October 28, 2016
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