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“Baguette” is one of those French words that’s made it into many other languages. When you learn about or experience life in France, you realize why. Not only are baguettes delicious; they’re so much a part of the everyday here that anyone who’s visited will come away with at least one distinct experience of this … Read More
Like baguette and cheese, wine is a major part of both French culture and of the image France has around the world. When you picture a French person in your mind, it’s probable that they’re either holding a glass or bottle of wine or have one on the cafĂ© table in front of them. But … Read More
France has four seasons: spring (le printemps), summer (l’étĂ©), autumn (l’automne), and winter (l’hiver), and each one has its own significance in French culture and everyday life. While we mostly associate summer with the south of France, the location of the famous CĂ´te d’Azur, the summer weather and mood does reach the whole country … Read More
Crepes are one of the foods that people associate with France. And they’re not wrong. There are about 4,000 crĂŞperies (crepe restaurants or crepe stands) in France today, and the yummy treats have a spot on just about any list of the French’s favorite desserts. But there’s more to crepes than their popular and tasty … Read More
What does cheese mean to you? For most of us on this planet, cheese is tasty – maybe even downright delicious. It might be something you add to a meal, or a snack on its own. You may put out a fancy cheese plate if you have guests over. But for the French, cheese is … Read More
Whether you’ve been to Paris, are planning to go, or are just an armchair traveler, you know the Seine. It’s the river that cuts through Paris, giving us the Rive Gauche (Left Bank) and Rive Droite (Right Bank) as designations for the two main divisions of the city. For centuries, the river itself, as well … Read More