10 facts you should know about The Louvre
10 facts you may not know about one of the most famous museums in the world. From a fortress for prisoners to a palace for kings and a museum for revolutionaries… Find out everything...
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TOP 3 French Christmas Movies
Let’s get ready for Christmas with these 3 French movies that happen during the Christmas period! Merry Christmas!
Where does the “Beauty and the Beast” story come from?
Did you know that Beauty and the Beast was originally a French fairy tale? And that it became famous after the release of a French film by a famous French director? Find out more...
How we celebrate Halloween and All Saints Day in France
Is Halloween as popular in France as it is in the US? What do the French celebrate on All Saints Day? Find out in the video ?
The Beast of Gévaudan – Beast or Man?
The Beast of Gévaudan is an animal that attacked and killed many inhabitants of a region that was called the “Gévaudan”. What is the full story and why were people so scared of the...
What is Bastille Day (July 14 in France) in less than 3 minutes
On July 14, the French people celebrate not one, but two big events in French History! Find out which events and also how the French celebrate this special day every year ^^ ENGLISH Transcript...
School in France Part IV: Preparatory classes for the French Elite Universities (Grandes Ecoles)
In this video, I talk about a specificity of the French education system: the preparatory classes to enter French elite universities (Grandes Ecoles) and my personal experience ^^ Enjoy! ENGLISH Transcript Hi everyone, and...
School in France Part III: from 18 years old (higher education – University and Grandes Ecoles)
Where do French students study after high school? How much does it cost? How competitive is it? What are the “Grandes Ecoles”, a type of institutions only found in France? What makes them so...
School in France Part II: from 11 to 18 years old (secondary education)
How does secondary education work in France? What is a French “collège”? What do French teenagers study and when do they specialize? Which languages do they learn? What is the Baccalaureate? Watch the video...
School in France Part I – from 3 to 11 years old
This is the first video of a series about the French Education System. The video covers school/kindergarten and primary school in France, with information on costs, study times, materials covered, and French Schools’ specific...
Welcome to my bilingual blog about everything related to the French culture. From French traditions to History... Enjoy the journey ^^
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