A bit of French conversation about Aix-en-Provence Published on Tuesday 9th of February 2016 by Valerie As the French Ignition trip to Aix-en-Provence is approaching, how about finding out a bit more about the place? Let’s start with a bit of geography and history. Aix-en-Provence is 33km from Marseille and surrounded by the Trevaresse mountain range in the West and the famous montagne Sainte Victoire in the east, immortalised by Cezanne’s painting. Various rivers cross the region from West to East which has earned Aix-en-Provence its reputation as a thermal resort. Like many place in the south, one of the main advantages (especially if you’re from Glasgow!) The town itself was founded in 122BC by the Roman consul Gaius Sextius Calvinus and given the name ‘Aquae Sextiae’ (Sextus’ waters). If history is your thing, and even if it’s not, Aix-en-Provence won’t disappoint you. La Famille Belier, the film at the centre of last year’s every French conversation Read More » French conversation over a festive table Read More » Read More » Read More »
What Is Really Polite and Impolite at the French Table Home > Blog > What Is Really Polite and Impolite at the French Table What are the French table Do's and Don'ts? Did you know that having your hands under the table, or drinking before everybody does, or even spreading your cheese over a piece of bread were considered bad manners in France? In this article, I'll go over what is considered really polite - and really impolite - at the French table. The French are very strict when it comes to table manners. To know more about French table politeness, as how to eat cheese, how to use your bread, how to pass food around the table, where to place your hands, how to use your silverware in France, how to comment on French food etc… I encourage you to click on the links at the end of this article to read my detailed articles – with French vocabulary. Bad French Table Manners Are… Read this post to see how Steve, one of my American students by skype visiting France, got in trouble over French table manners… Liked This French Post?
La France ! Connais-tu la France ? French programs: 3 videos to learn French online Coucou, Ca va ? As you know, I like to learn English the way you LOVE to learn French. Not in old boring books or memorizing lists of vocabulary. Nan nan nan. You and I learn a language in REAL life. We listen to people, we watch what our friends watch on TV and online and we use this when we speak. That’s where you say : « Ok Géraldine. Excellent question. Click to watch « How to improve your French with 3 online programs »: Specific French phrases and culture: Dans la bouche Familiar and Rude French: Golden Moustache French on the go: Palmashow Et toi ? Come back to this post and tell us: 1 thing you understood in this video. Share your experience by leaving a comment below this video : It’s the best area to start discussions and ask questions! Allez, salut !
20 Places to Go for the Best Views in Paris - Talk in French Tourists troop to Paris each year to get an eyeful of the most famous sights. A common complaint, however, is the huge crowd. On this list, I try to come up with a good mix of popular and not-so-popular places. So whether you like quiet parks, lively rooftop bars, trendy restaurants, famous landmarks, museums, or nondescript locations, there’s bound to be something here for you to enjoy. 64 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France For a less crowded area to view a sweeping vantage of Paris, head over to Printemps Haussmann. If you want to enjoy French dishes or enjoy a snack while soaking in the lovely scenes, you can also hang out at the Deli-Cieux café on the ninth floor of Printemps. Holiday Inn Paris Notre-Dame – 4 rue Danton – 75006 Paris Via athomeinfrance.com Located at the 9th floor rooftop of Holiday Inn Paris at Rue Danton, the 43 Up on the Roof Bar treats you to a stunning 360-degree view of Paris, including the twinkling lights of the Eiffel. Via Wikipedia Via Parisianist.com
Le Tour de France Bonjour ! Since its creation in 1903 as an advertising event for a sports magazine, le Tour de France has become popular and it’s a staple of French life in the summer. In 2016, the Tour starts on Saturday July 2nd. Every year, the world’s top cyclists race up, down, and acrosse the country. Let’s dive in. Faire le Tour de France (interprétée par Les Soeurs Etienne, paroles et musique d’Etienne Lepère)Les Triplettes de BellevilleLes archives du Tour sur le site de l’INALe site officiel du Tour de France Et toi ? Do you follow le Tour de France ? Bonne journée, Géraldine
Le Grand Paris - Archives vidéo et radio Ina.fr Quiz la République et ses symboles La Constitution de 1958 À cette adresse vous trouverez le texte de la Constitution promulguée le 4 octobre 1958, à jour des dernières révisions constitutionnelles, disponible en anglais, espagnol et allemand, et téléchargeable sous différents formats de fichiers dans sa version française. Il est également possible de consulter les Constitutions de la France depuis 1791 à partir de cette page, et de consulter la Constitution actuelle par titres. La Constitution en 20 questions A l’occasion du cinquantième anniversaire de la Constitution du 4 octobre 1958, le Conseil constitutionnel propose de la parcourir en vingt questions. La réponse à chacune de ces questions a été confiée à un spécialiste du droit constitutionnel.
L'Histoire de France Chronologie - La révolution française Loin de croire qu’il serait nécessaire de « tout » balayer pour bâtir à neuf, Rousseau au contraire ne cesse de montrer que la vie des corps politiques et des institutions repose sur les mœurs, sur la « loi, gravée dans le cœur des citoyens ». Quand un penseur est persuadé comme il l’est, que les relations sont indissolubles entre politique et éducation, il ne saurait prêcher révolution et guerre civile. Il y a plus : aucune philosophie politique n’est programmatique. Penser la nature du politique ne consiste pas à élaborer des propositions de changements. Or, la notion de contrat social, comme celle de volonté générale, ne désignent aucun phénomène réel, passé ou à venir ; rappelons qu’aucun penseur du « pacte social » à l’âge classique ne songe à une situation primitive qui aurait existé, mais tous cherchent à cerner les principes sur lesquels se fonde toute société politique. Cela signifie que la volonté générale est la volonté de chacun et non une fictive volonté collective.