10 facts you should know about Notre-Dame de Paris
In this short video, I cover 10 key facts about Notre-Dame de Paris which include key events that happened there, quick history facts, things to see (and relics), and the people who made the...
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Notre-Dame of Paris (The Hunchback of Notre-Dame) – English and French editions
The novel Notre-Dame de Paris, commonly known as “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame”, is a true masterpiece and very different from the Disney version you may know: the characters are darker, the story is about a...
Learn French online with Rocket Languages
About the Rocket Languages online French courseRocket Languages produces award-winning online language learning courses for users from all around the world. They are based in Christchurch, New Zealand (not so far from where I...
6 minutes to understand the migrant crisis in France and Europe
What do we call the “migrant crisis”? What is currently happening in Europe? Where are the 2015 refugees from? What are the political implications resulting from the crisis? What is happening in France? What...
A French April Fools’ Day – Egg Hunts and Best French Jokes (“Poissons d’Avril”)
How do the French celebrate April Fool’s Day? What is an “April Fish”? What are some of the best French jokes that have been told on that day in the past? Find out by...
Tee of the Week – How Beautiful Life Is
How beautiful life is, and even better when said in French! Let’s celebrate spring and happiness. 😉 “Belle la Vie est” means “Beautiful, Life is”. It’s a Yoda way of saying “La Vie est...
French Easter Traditions
How do the French celebrate Easter? Do you know the stories that are told to French children on Easter Sunday? What is a egg hunt? Watch the video to find out!
What was the role of France and LaFayette in the American War of Independence?
Why did France choose to support the American Patriots during the War of Independence? How vital was that support? Who was the Marquis de LaFayette and how did he help the revolution? What were...
Who is Marianne of France?
Marianne of France is a national symbol of the French Republic, a woman who represents “Liberty, Equality and Fraternity” and even inspired the original sketches of the Statue of Liberty and many more artistic...
The French Possum C̩sar Awards РA French cinema best-of
Following my previous video on the French Oscars, called the César Awards, and the votes of viewers, here is a French cinema best of, with 3 nominees and a winner for each of the...
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