When people say “French culture,” they immediately picture Victor Hugo gazing at Notre Dame with a tormented gaze. So yes, French culture is Hugo, Balzac, Zola, and other famous writers. But French culture is also a spicy history, great food, wonderful music, groundbreaking cinema, and more.
In short, it is a fascinating culture that can make anyone addicted to it.
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Do you speak French?
Before we get into art and history, let's talk about the key to all of this: language.
Anyone who has tried to learn French knows that it's not easy, but the investment is worth it. Knowing the language enhances any trip and gives you access to a tremendous cultural richness.
craftsmanship
So many great artists lived and worked in France. From Charles Le Berne in the 17th century to the Impressionists. Here are some selected articles:
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Madame Tussauds – the Madame who sculpted them allread more
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Galleries in Paris – Exhibition Recommendationsread more
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The fascinating life of Benvenuto Cellini in Franceread more
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Giverny: Claude Monet's House and Gardenread more
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Henri Matisse: Polynesiaread more
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A masterpiece by Camille Claudel discovered by chanceread more
Fashion
Paris is the fashion capital of the world. From Marie Antoinette to Yves Saint Laurent.
history
French history is one big telenovela: sex, betrayals, food, and revolutions.
French cuisine
There's no arguing about taste and smell, but there's a lot to say about French cuisine.
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The Francophile is interviewed on the Nativ Olami program.read more
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L'Escalade – Geneva's city festivalread more
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Galette de Roa: The King's Cakeread more
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French vegan cuisine: another successful revolution!read more
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Swallow a Frog: Why French People Eat Frogsread more
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Cyprien Ragno – The Cook Who Wanted to Become an Actorread more
French music
The great chansonniers, the classical composers and everything in between.
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Alterman's Chansons by Sivan Kirchnerread more
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The Sun King: A Lecture on Music from the Court of Louis XIVread more
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Michel Berger – Everything for the sake of musicread more
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Barbara – the lady with a sad faceread more
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French music for the days of Coronaread more
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French chansons about love and relationshipsread more
Theater
The big screen in French sounds better.
18th French Film Festival
Cover Story – Sue Abdi's New Film
“A World Apart” – a film by Riccardo Milani
The Wonder of Paris – a film by Pierre-François Martin Leval
