This city in France is well known for its medieval architecture and its wonderful “rillettes”, but for people passionate about cars, the international race of the 24 hours of Le Mans is probably the most famous. Le Mans is situated at the Northwest of France; it is a city with 145 000 inhabitants but every year for a week during the month of June, it becomes an international hub.   Old Painting of the Cathédral in Le Mans Created in 1923, the first race of the 24 hours of Le

A Pheasant In the Bidosa river as it flows into the Bay of Biscay, there lies an island about 10 meters from the Spanish bank of the river and 20 meters from the French bank. It is called Ile de Faisans , meaning 'Pheasant Island,' but there are no pheasants living there. You may think that's a little odd, yet by far the strangest thing about this island is that its nationality changes every six months.  Though this strip of land is only about 200 meters long and just 40 mete

When you think of Auguste Rodin, where does your mind go? Probably to Paris. Rodin is indeed one of the most well-known French sculptors in history. There is an entire Museum in Paris (Le Musée Rodin) dedicated to his life’s works and his personal history.  But there’s a second major collection of Rodin’s works… In California? Indeed, the largest collection of Rodin sculptures outside of Paris is housed in the Cantor Arts Center on the campus of Stanford University. I took a

Across humanity's relatively short existence, it is rare to find something that unanimously exists in every culture on Earth. Cultures across the world express themselves through a variety of mediums, such as food, language, art, and this post's topic: mythology.  Every culture on this planet has creatures that go bump in the night – something that exists only in your peripheral vision, and stories to explain how the world works. Some exist for lessons, some for warnings, and

French is well known for its wines, many different regional wines, such as Bordeaux, Champagne, and, of course, the Beaujolais Nouveau from Beaujeu. Beaujolais nouveau is a relatively unique and very seasonal wine. It is a young wine, enjoyed after only a few weeks of fermentation. This delightfully fruity drink is celebrated as a marker of the end of the year's harvest. While parties are held all over the world, nowhere else are the festivities as great as at Les Sarmentelle

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French music has a rich history that spans centuries and continents. Edith Piaf’s hits (such as “ La Vie En Rose ” and “ Non, Je Ne...

Charles VII of France by Jean Fouquet (c. 1444, Louvre , Paris) France, 1429.  Between the invading English forces and the...

This blog is the first in a new mini-series exploring my reflections on the time I have spent in Montréal and learning about its cultural...

French is more than just a language. It is a bridge connecting cultures across continents. As one of the most widely spoken languages...

Many of us are familiar with one of the best detectives of literature, the brilliant Sherlock Holmes. He solved mysteries with deductions...

In the United States, almost  every state follows a legal system derived from British Common Law.  That is, they follow a system of laws...

In 2022, repairs and restoration of the Notre-Dame Cathedral were well underway. But before reconstruction could take place, the floor...

Introducing Heather Simon We all have our own story about how we found the Franco-American Centre, whether it was through a friend of a...

Hello everyone! My name is Pranavi Vedula. I am currently a senior at Phillips Exeter Academy. I’ve lived in New Hampshire for nearly my...

Hello everyone! My name is Pranavi Vedula. I am currently a senior at Phillips Exeter Academy. I’ve lived in New Hampshire for nearly my...