The French Way of Life
What is the “Fleur-de-Lys” (or “Fleur-de-Lis”) symbol? In this short video, I talk about what the symbol represents, where it comes from and where else in the world it can be found ^^ Enjoy!...
In this video, I talk about Molière, a famous French playwright and actor who enjoyed success during the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King. Why is he so famous? What were his best...
This is a short presentation of my favorite French Musicals – why I like them, their story and best songs.
Joan of Arc is considered a heroine of France. What’s her story? What was her role in the Hundred Years’ War?
May Day in France is called both “Labor Day” and “May Lily Day”. It’s a very special day for the French, not only because it’s a public holiday, but also because of the history...
The Cannes Film Festival is an international film festival held annually in France since 1946. It’s a BIG event, very glamorous and quite expensive… and crowded. In this video, I talk about some key...
Why blue, white and red and why vertical stripes? Why does the French flag look like it does now? This is a story that starts with the French kings and takes us to the...
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...
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...
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...
How we celebrate Halloween and All Saints Day in France
October 28, 2016
Welcome to my bilingual blog about everything related to the French culture. From French traditions to History... Enjoy the journey ^^
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