If you ever doubted that France is the country of love and romance, here is some proof.
On May 7th 2017, French people have elected their new President of the French Republic in the second run of the elections.
The race was between the two candidates who passed the first turn of these elections: Ms.… Read More
Nom d’un chien !
20% of the French households own a dog. If he is a male dog he is more likely to be named “Snoopy” and if she is a female, the most common name is “Lady”.
For more than 50 years, the favorite French dog breed has been the German Shepherd. Today, the Labrador Retriever, famous for his kindness, is the first choice of the families with children.… Read More
The French Easter Bells!
Easter in France is a quiet holiday where families, both religious and non-religious, spend the day together with a traditionally large meal. This meal is typically served over many courses including lamb for dinner and a dessert which includes chocolate.… Read More
Artist Spotlight: Édith Piaf, The Little Sparrow
Believe it or not, it’s time to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the acclaimed film La Vie en Rose. A biographical masterpiece about the life and times of France’s greatest entertainer of the 20th Century, Édith Piaf. To honor this remarkable woman, and her large body of work we’re dedicating this Artist Spotlight to her.… Read More
Let’s Translate Some Movie Titles!
Every year in France, an American or Canadian Christmas movie becomes a big box office hit! This year the box office champion is “The night before – secret party”. But the all-time favorite Christmas movie is, for French people of all generations, Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”.… Read More
