Archive for 'Culture'
France’s Contributions to the World (Part 2) Posted by mtaulier on Nov 21, 2014
In part 1 of this mini-series, we looked at six of the greatest French contributions to the world. Today, let’s look at few more you might find interesting. This series is meant not only to be informative but also to help you cultivate a deeper appreciation of French culture and its impact on world history…
France’s Contributions to the World (Part 1) Posted by mtaulier on Nov 18, 2014
The 20th and 21st centuries have proven to be fascinating periods in history. There have been greater advances in technology, science and medicine in the last hundred years than in all previous centuries combined. We live in a world where we can communicate with people across the globe in real time; where we can travel…
Édith Piaf: La Vie en Rose Posted by mtaulier on Nov 13, 2014
Few French songs are more recognizable than Édith Piaf’s La Vie en Rose (Life in Pink/Rose-tinted Life). Since its release in 1947 the song has been referenced in a wide range of movies, TV shows and books. La Vie en Rose has been translated into a number of languages and covered by no less than…
Google Earth: Visit France from the Comfort of Your Home Posted by mtaulier on Oct 22, 2014
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” —Saint Augustine Reading and learning about France is one thing. Visiting the country is something entirely different. Exploring distant lands and experiencing cultures firsthand is undoubtedly one of life’s most rewarding experiences. You may have a fear of flying or…
Le Journal: An overview of French Newspapers (Part 5) Posted by mtaulier on Sep 24, 2014
Welcome to our final installment in this series on French newspapers. Click the following links if you’ve missed any of the earlier posts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. I hope this has been an enjoyable and informative set of posts for you and I trust you will take advantage of some…
Le Journal: An overview of French Newspapers (Part 4) Posted by mtaulier on Sep 16, 2014
Thank you for joining me once again as we review a selection of the most widely read french newspapers. In part 1, I presented an overview of the different sections found in a typical newspaper that will help you navigate its contents. In part 2, we learned about Le Monde and Le Figaro and in…
Le Journal: An overview of French Newspapers (Part 3) Posted by mtaulier on Sep 15, 2014
Bonjour une fois de plus (Hello once again). I hope you took the time to look into les journaux (the newspapers) I reviewed dans la deuxième partie (in the second part) of this series on French newspapers. Both Le Monde and Le Figaro are excellent publications featuring quality journalism. Le Nouvel Observateur and Libération are…