Tag: France
Four Places to See French Impressionist Paintings in New England
I am an art lover and love to spend my time in museums. As a French person who was often exposed to world-class art growing…
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Francophone Islands in the Sun: Do You Want to Escape this Holiday Season?
It is easy to get consumed by the sights and sounds of the upcoming holiday season, American Hallmark-style, the familiar annual soundtrack - a mish-mash…
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Fall Celebrations: Halloween and La Toussaint
Halloween and La Toussaint are two holidays that are celebrated back-to-back, one on October 31 and one on November 1. Both, however, are not celebrated…
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Fall in love: l’automne en France
I love New England all year long but I have to admit that I have a coup de coeur for the fall season. What is…
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La semaine du goût, what is it?
During the week of October 11th to 17th, the 32nd edition of La semaine du goût will take place in France.This year’s theme: Le goût…
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Where Should We Have Dinner Tonight?
France is very well known for its fine cuisine, but have you ever wondered about the differences between all the different categories of establishments? If…
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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 7 FROM THE TRENTE GLORIEUSES UNTIL TODAY (1945-PRESENT)
Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Cultural Center is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about…
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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 6 FROM THE BELLE ÉPOQUE THROUGH WORLD WAR II (1871-1945)
Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Cultural Center is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about…
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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 5 THE GRANDS TRAVAUX OF NAPOLEON III AND BARON HAUSSMANN (1848-71)
Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Cultural Center is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about…
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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 4 FROM THE REVOLUTION THROUGH THE JULY MONARCHY (1789-1848)
Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Cultural Center is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about…
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