10 Things You Might Not Know About Black History and Culture in France
The Black Lives Matter movement has been changing the world, and also reminding us of our history. The history of Black people in France is very d...
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French Culture & Life in France
French Culture & Life in France
Understand the culture behind the language: French food, traditions, places, books, music, films, history, and everyday life in France.
View all postsWhat is a typical French breakfast really like?
“French breakfast”: The phrase might conjure up an Instagram-worthy image of a croissant on a pristine white plate, an espresso in an equally prist...
The Truth About French Butter
When you think of iconic French things to eat, what comes to mind? Maybe you’d say croissants, baguettes, cheese, wine, pastries, coq au vin …. Bu...
Black Lives Matter
France has a long history of racism, police brutality and oppression against Black people. That’s something I never wrote about because I didn’t k...
16 Famous French Painters (And a Few Others You May Not Know)
From medieval innovators to avant-garde modern artists, France has a long history of talented painters. Some have risen to worldwide fame and even...
The dangerous meanings of mademoiselle
In France, Mademoiselle is a complicated word! Most of us learn three basic titles in French: Monsieur (abbreviated M.), Madame (abbreviated Mme.)...
All About French Castles, Including How to Visit One in Real Life - or from Your Living Room
There are some things that typically come to mind when people think of France. One of them may be some kind of castle or palace. It might be a part...
Nostalgia, Jokes, and Secret Snacks: The Surprising Way French Cookies Are Viewed in France
Quick – name a French cookie! If you couldn’t, don’t be disappointed. The French are known for their pastries, but they’re not a cookie culture. ...
All About "La Bise" – the Traditional French Greeting Kiss
“French kiss” is one of those terms that transcends languages, countries and cultures. Even in Canadian French, a deep kiss can be called un french...
What's the Deal with French Megastar Gérard Depardieu?
Even if you don’t know or care much about French or French culture, you probably know who Gérard Depardieu is. You can count his name among those F...