Our French-speaking cousins overseas definitely speak French, but their French is a little bit different which includes its own unique idioms. Before we speak about grammar or about the language itself, you will see the first big difference, or better yet hear it.… Read More
The City of Lille, FR
Today we’ll take you to the North of France at the complete opposite of the Marseille area, in the city of Lille.
Because it is located a few miles from the Belgian border, the culture in the city is influenced by its proximity with North-Eastern Europe.… Read More
The City of Nancy, FR
Today, we would like to introduce you to a French city called Nancy.
Nancy is located in the North-East, more or less half way between Paris and Strasbourg. It is among the biggest French cities, with 110.000 inhabitants. Nancy is well know not only for its intensive industry, but also for its history and cultural assets.… Read More
The Catacombs of Paris
Can you guess what is the common point between the poet Jean de la Fontaine and one of the main characters of the French Revolution, Robespierre ? Their bones lie at the same place … in the Parisian Catacombs!
Can you believe it? There is an additional under ground network, besides the Parisian “metropolitan” subway.… Read More
PARIS, Théâtre de lumières – a Time-lapse directed by Dave NIZET
We come back to you with the time-lapse by Dave Nizet which we introduced a few weeks ago on our blog.
For 2 years, Dave lived in Paris and observed the city, its people and its monuments. Through the night life, its glowing lights and its effervescence, he shows a wonderful open-air theater.… Read More
