Stay informed & try to understand what’s happening in France – News, sport, politics, even the gossip behind it all – Explore problems & paradoxes of today’s cultural & social issues…
Cultural Differences: Talking to Strangers in France
Talking to Strangers in France: Anna says: "Engaging with people is of huge interest to me. My late husband always said of me: "Anna collects people.”
Vive les Femmes! Celebrating the Powerful Women of France
When it comes to French history, men grab most of the headlines—people like Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis Pasteur, and King Louis XIV. But the history of France has also been marked by great women: rulers, scientists, artists, and more.
How France uncovered the mystery of forbidden photos of Nazi-occupied Paris
Mystery photographer: I recently came across this collection of WWII photos that were taken by a man and his wife who worked at the famous department store, Le Printemps during the occupation of France
French Political System Exploration: The Élysée Palace
The Élysée Palace: The First Republic didn’t care for a presidential palace. The revolutionaries, back in 1792, wanted no president, much less a king...
French Government Collapse: Barnier Expected To Lose Motion of No-Confidence.
The French Government: It took three months to cobble up a new French Government. Tomorrow, it could collapse entirely.
QDN? The secret language of French acronyms
Nothing makes you more of an insider than acronyms, those multi-letter abbreviations for things big or small, physical or conceptual, long-lasting or ephemeral.
French Political System Exploration: How & why it’s different to the United States of America
Exploring the French Political System: The long delay seen in France was not a failure. It was just how the French system was designed to work in uncertain situations. It doesn’t just allow the President to govern—it practically demands it.
Striking: a way of life in France — what should we expect during the Paris Olympics?
In the US, we often hear about strikes in the news. By contrast, in France, strikes can impact day-to-day life.
A French Controversy: Who Will Sing at the Opening of the Paris Olympics
Aya Nakamura has been invited to sing an Édith Piaf song at the Paris Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony. A firestorm immediately erupted! What's your View?
Vide Grenier: Lost and Found
I love a good Vide Grenier. I collect vintage photos. Select a photo and 'Tell me a story' - Now it's your turn!
