How is a Parisian going to get dressed for Christmas Eve in 2017?

The fashion is actually the same every year, since Christmas Eve in France is traditionally a formal family party. Most of the time women wear a classic cocktail dress or suit. The outfit may have a touch of originality but should be kept formal, and makeup is worn a little heavier than their everyday look.… Read More

The French Elvis: Johnny Hallyday

It’s hard to summarize who Jean-Philippe Smet was. An artist with a unique voice, 50 years of success, and an instantly identifiable “face”, he was a living national legend.

Johnny was the ultimate rocker. A man marked by a rough start in life, abandoned by an alcoholic and unstable father and taken in by his aunt, he entered the artistic world really quickly where he made maybe the most important encounter in his life, Lee Halliday, an American singer who was married to his cousin, and helped him discover his musical talent and an icon, Elvis Presley.… Read More

France, Travel cheaper

After many years of travelling between France and the USA, the teachers at the French Language Salon share their tips to find the best price:

Using the tips that follow, you will have the keys to finding cheaper tickets. But, be careful with the travel time, transfers, airport changes, etc.… Read More

Top 10: Movies to Help Learn French

To continue our series on the best ways to practice French, it felt logical to make a list of top movies after already listing the top songs.

It might be a bit more complicated to get your hands on these movies, as for the most part, they are not available for free.… Read More

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