L’apéritif: or, how to enjoy life like the French
‘On prend l’apéro?’ is so common it has almost become a clichéd phrase in France. Yet, there is more to this French tradition than meets the eye.
‘On prend l’apéro?’ is so common it has almost become a clichéd phrase in France. Yet, there is more to this French tradition than meets the eye.
Outside of France, things suddenly take on the ‘French’ label – mostly to make them sound fancy and chic. But are they even really French? Let’s study a few examples…
This couldn’t be a bigger difference in the way French and Americans have romantic relationships. The French don’t date. It is that simple, and the very reason that there is no French word for date or dating.
How to have a French summer in New York - from a French film festival, to Bastille Day festivities, there is plenty to enjoy.
French women come loaded with clichés, but for every conformity to the rule is a contradiction. Debra Ollivier looks behind the cliché to see the nuances.
Learning the French way of life brings more than just language difficulties. The measurement systems are also entirely different, which can lead to many a tricky situation.
Parisian and New York culture are oceans apart-literally! Find out what we find so different about la vie quotidienne…
Find out the differences in French and American health care- the advantages and the drawbacks. Which do you prefer?
‘Le Petit Prince’ (‘The Little Prince’) is probably one of the most read books by children in France. Discover it in whole new way through the manuscript and drawings exposed at 'The Little Prince: A New York Story'.
Le District will be the place to buy high-end French delicacies and dine at the outdoor waterfront plaza.