French and Francophone Culture and Travel Information
You can't really speak French unless you know about the culture too - they go hand-in-hand. Check these links for information about the arts, fashion, music, sports, and the history of France and many other francophone countries.
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Holidays in France and Francophone Countries
There are dozens of francophone countries, and each one has its own holidays and celebrations. Celebrate them all with this calendar of holidays from around the French-speaking world.
There are dozens of francophone countries, and each one has its own holidays and celebrations. Celebrate them all with this calendar of holidays from around the French-speaking world.
Moroccan Culture Series
A series of articles about various aspects of Moroccan culture, as experienced by your French Guide while living in the heart of Casablanca.
A series of articles about various aspects of Moroccan culture, as experienced by your French Guide while living in the heart of Casablanca.
Conversations françaises : Les Relations transatlantiques
Ideal for anyone wondering what the French think of the United States or why the Iraq war contributed to a spate of anti-Frenchism, this bilingual audiobook comprises three interviews with prominent French intellectuals about the relationship between France and the United States - read my review.
Ideal for anyone wondering what the French think of the United States or why the Iraq war contributed to a spate of anti-Frenchism, this bilingual audiobook comprises three interviews with prominent French intellectuals about the relationship between France and the United States - read my review.
Books on French Culture
There's more to language learning than vocabulary lists and grammar rules - culture is an essential element. Since language reflects culture and vice versa, fluency implies an understanding of both. If you don't know anything about wine, the Tour de France, or the French Revolution, your French is missing some context. Fill in the gaps with these books about the rich French culture.
There's more to language learning than vocabulary lists and grammar rules - culture is an essential element. Since language reflects culture and vice versa, fluency implies an understanding of both. If you don't know anything about wine, the Tour de France, or the French Revolution, your French is missing some context. Fill in the gaps with these books about the rich French culture.
Books by Peter Mayle
Did you know that, in addition to the Provence series, Peter Mayle has written three novels set in Provence and a couple of books on other topics? If you're looking for something funny and interesting to read, any of these books will fit the bill.
Did you know that, in addition to the Provence series, Peter Mayle has written three novels set in Provence and a couple of books on other topics? If you're looking for something funny and interesting to read, any of these books will fit the bill.
Non-Fiction about French and France
You've probably seen dozens of travel and grammar books; what about the human side of learning French and visiting France? There are some great books - humorous yet helpful, fun but not frivolous. Here's my favorite non-fiction on French and France.
You've probably seen dozens of travel and grammar books; what about the human side of learning French and visiting France? There are some great books - humorous yet helpful, fun but not frivolous. Here's my favorite non-fiction on French and France.
Fiction Set in France
I find that books about France, whether fiction or non-fiction, pique my appetite for travel more than anything else. I love writers who weave culture and language into their stories and memories. Of course, the best books are probably those written in French, but since not everyone reads well enough to survive Germinal, here's a list of my favorite English-language novels set in France.
I find that books about France, whether fiction or non-fiction, pique my appetite for travel more than anything else. I love writers who weave culture and language into their stories and memories. Of course, the best books are probably those written in French, but since not everyone reads well enough to survive Germinal, here's a list of my favorite English-language novels set in France.
Culturekiosque
Online guide to European culture - including art, dance, music, and cuisine - with articles in English, French, and (sometimes) German.
Online guide to European culture - including art, dance, music, and cuisine - with articles in English, French, and (sometimes) German.
Wallonie en ligne
A world of information about French-speaking Belgium, in French.
A world of information about French-speaking Belgium, in French.