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French culture

FRENCH CULTURE
5/19/2025
The summer solstice in France, or le solstice d'été, marks the longest day of the year and has long been a moment of cel...
FRENCH CULTURE
5/16/2025
May 1st, La Fête du Travail—or May Day—has long been one of the most significant days on the French calendar. This date,...
FRENCH CULTURE
5/9/2025
Each May, France honors one of its most enigmatic and enduring figures: Jeanne d’Arc, or Joan of Arc. Canonized in 1920 ...
FRENCH CULTURE
5/1/2025
Every May, as Paris’s gardens blossom and the air fills with the anticipation of summer, the French Open—officially know...
FRENCH CULTURE
4/21/2025
When you think of Vincent van Gogh, it’s hard not to picture the sun-drenched fields, the vibrant yellows and blues, and...
FRENCH CULTURE
4/18/2025
Throughout its history, France has been a land of revolution, transformation, and social unrest. From the storming of th...
FRENCH CULTURE
4/16/2025
French literature has a long tradition of scandal. In a culture where art is both adored and policed, some of the...
FRENCH CULTURE
3/31/2025
March, celebrated as Women’s History Month, is the perfect time to honor the influential women who shaped France’s histo...
FRENCH CULTURE
2/28/2025
Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a labyrinth of secrets — the Catacombs, an underground ossuary where t...
FRENCH CULTURE
2/28/2025
Paris has long been the city of love, but there is something undeniably magical about the way the city transforms under ...
FRENCH CULTURE
2/17/2025
Love has always been surrounded by mystery, magic, and superstition, and in France—a country synonymous with romance—var...
FRENCH CULTURE
2/12/2025
A French wedding is more than just a ceremony—its a celebration of love, heritage, and timeless elegance. Rooted ...
FRENCH CULTURE
2/12/2025
France has long been the heart of passion, intrigue, and shocking love affairs—so much so that it’s earned a reputation ...
FRENCH CULTURE
1/20/2025
France’s cultural history is deeply intertwined with the ideals of love and passion, and no movement embodies this conne...
FRENCH CULTURE
1/20/2025
Paris has long been the backdrop for love stories that inspire, captivate, and endure. From artists to writers, politica...
FRENCH CULTURE
1/15/2025
France is renowned around the world as the cradle of romance, a country where love is woven into its art, culture, and w...
FRENCH CULTURE
12/23/2024
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Jewish communities worldwide, and in France, it’s a special oc...
FRENCH CULTURE
12/9/2024
The Christmas Truce of 1914 remains one of the most extraordinary and poignant events in World War I, symbolizing the fl...
FRENCH CULTURE
11/25/2024
As an American living in France, one of the most nostalgic holidays is undoubtedly Thanksgiving. While the French...
FRENCH CULTURE
11/12/2024
The consumer holiday of the year, Black Friday, originating in the United States, has become a significant retail event ...
FRENCH CULTURE
11/12/2024
The political relationship between France and the United States is a complex and multifaceted one, shaped by centuries o...
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