by David H | Mar 2, 2022 | French History
Of all the periods of French history, the two and a half centuries following the collapse of Roman rule in the country and its emergence as part of the Carolingian Empire during the mid-eighth century is perhaps the least well-known. But this was a critical period in...
by Mattia Bridda, Sommelier | Feb 28, 2022 | French Food & Drink
France is the home to some of the best red wine varieties across the globe and French red wines are considered a benchmark for international wine producers. France is a wide country with wine regions stretching from North to South. This allows French wine makers and...
by John Elkhoury | Feb 27, 2022 | French Music
Malade by Alice on the Roof in English Reviewed/Translated by John Elkhoury Comprehension Difficulty: MODERATE J’ai tout tenté, à leur guise de me déguiser I’ve tried everything, their wish for me to disguise myself J’ai tout écouté, sur le comment...
by Sarah Dale | Nov 10, 2020 | French Movies
When you think about French cinema, what comes to mind? Innovation? Charm? A certain je-ne-sais-quoi? Spanning nearly 125 years, le septième art, as cinema is known in France, has a rich history of creative storytelling, and is widely respected for its intellectual...
by John Elkhoury | May 26, 2020 | French Culture, Life in France
French firefighters, aka pompiers, are nationally recognized civil servants tasked with medical and firefighting operations in France. They need specialized vehicles which vary in function and size to achieve that mission. A while back I did an article on prehospital...
by Sarah Dale | May 26, 2020 | French Culture, French Movies
The French film industry has become well-known around the world for its innovation and story-telling. In fact, le septième art, i.e. cinema, is appreciated so much by audiences that more than 200 films are produced in France alone each year! That figure includes many...
