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From Lavender to Solar Farms: Provence’s New Economic Model
FRENCH CULTURE
6/24/2025
The Secret Bunkers of Paris: WWII Resistance and Underground Networks
FRENCH CULTURE
6/24/2025
Crypto and Castles: How Blockchain is Changing Property Ownership in Rural France
FRENCH CULTURE
6/24/2025
Underground Couture: The Rise of Artisan Fashion Houses Outside Paris
FRENCH CULTURE
6/5/2025
The Revival of Rural Artisan Culture in Post-Pandemic France
FRENCH CULTURE
6/4/2025
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Crypto and Castles: How Blockchain is Changing Property Ownership in Rural France
FRENCH CULTURE
6/24/2025
Deep in the French countryside, where ivy creeps up the walls of medieval castles and vineyards stretch toward the horiz...
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The Secret Bunkers of Paris: WWII Resistance and Underground Networks
FRENCH CULTURE
6/24/2025
Beneath the cobbled streets and bustling cafés of Paris lies a hidden world—one shaped by war, secrecy, and the quiet de...
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From Lavender to Solar Farms: Provence’s New Economic Model
FRENCH CULTURE
6/24/2025
For centuries, Provence has been defined by its postcard-perfect landscapes: rolling hills of lavender, olive groves, an...
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Underground Couture: The Rise of Artisan Fashion Houses Outside Paris
FRENCH CULTURE
6/5/2025
In France, fashion has long been synonymous with Paris. But beyond the elite runways of the capital, a quieter — and arg...
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The Revival of Rural Artisan Culture in Post-Pandemic France
FRENCH CULTURE
6/4/2025
As the world emerged from lockdowns and uncertainty, something unexpected blossomed across the French countryside: a pow...
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Zazous and the Style of Resistance: Fashion as Defiance in Occupied France
FRENCH CULTURE
6/3/2025
As France commemorates D-Day on June 6, remembrance often focuses on military heroism. But beneath the uniforms and fron...
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Beyond Cannes: Discover the Most Exciting French Film Festivals You’ve Never Heard Of
CINEMA & SERIES
6/2/2025
When most people think of French film festivals, one iconic name dominates: Cannes. But behind the red carpet lies a dee...
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Wild Swimming in France: 5 Hidden River Spots Locals Love in June
TRAVEL FRANCE
5/22/2025
If you’re visiting France in June and looking to escape the crowds of tourist-heavy beaches or the confines of hotel poo...
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Tiny French Villages That Throw Unexpected June Fêtes
TRAVEL FRANCE
5/21/2025
When you think of summer festivals in France, you probably picture the huge crowd-pleasers: Paris’s Fête de la Musique, ...
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Midnight Picnics Along the Seine: A Parisian Summer Tradition Tourists Often Miss
THE FC GUIDE TO PARIS
5/20/2025
If you want to experience Paris like a local this June, skip the crowded cafés and touristy boat rides. Instead, join th...
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How the French Celebrate the Summer Solstice: Nature Rituals, Old and New
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...
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May Day in France: Traditions, Strikes, and the Spirit of Solidarity
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,...
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Joan of Arc: Heroine, Saint, and National Symbol in the Month of May
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 ...
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A Guide to May Wine and Rosé Season in France: The Elegance of Spring in a Glass
GASTRONOMY
5/5/2025
As the days grow longer and the French countryside bursts into bloom, the month of May ushers in a shift not just in cli...
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The French Open (Roland-Garros): A Celebration of Tennis and French Heritage
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...
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From Paris to Cannes: The Journey of a Film from Script to Screen
CINEMA & SERIES
4/25/2025
The Cannes Film Festival, one of the most prestigious cinematic events in the world, is often seen as the pinnacle of ac...
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Following the Footsteps of Van Gogh: A Summer Art Tour in Arles and Saint-Rémy
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...
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The Art of Revolution: French Artists During Times of Social Unrest
FRENCH CULTURE
4/18/2025
Throughout its history, France has been a land of revolution, transformation, and social unrest. From the storming of th...
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BANNED AND BELOVED: FRENCH LITERATURE THAT SHOCKED THE NATION
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...
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The Quiet Magic of France’s Shoulder Season: Why April Is the Month Locals Love
TRAVEL FRANCE
4/15/2025
April in France doesn’t arrive with dramatic flair. There’s no blaze of summer heat, no grand harvest, no holiday lights...
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The Return of the Apéritif: Regional Spring Drinks Across France
GASTRONOMY
4/15/2025
As the clocks leap forward and daylight lingers into the early evening, something quiet but unmistakable stirs across Fr...
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