Père Noël: what sets the French Santa Claus apart from the rest?
By Simone Allen
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France
Santa but not as you know him: introducing ‘Père Noël’ the French Santa Claus.
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Binge on Paris – UPDATED DAILY: guided walks, video & photos abound!
in the 7ème by métro Sèvres Babylone (lines 10, 12). Here, we find the beautiful Hôtel Lutetia, as well as the iconic, the original, grand magasin Au Bon Marché and its adjacent store La Grande Épicerie de Paris.
Creativity Explored: A weak light casts no shadows
Susan McGregor— “I chose the violets and turn to face my empty sixth-floor walk-up on Rue des Abbesses…”
Guide: Top Culinary Schools in France — Top 10 in Paris – Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu —Top 10: Start with online courses then follow-up when next in Paris.
Bordeaux secret and ‘must know’ places #3: city guide for culture
Venture off the beaten path to discover these lesser known spots for culture in Bordeaux.
Acts of Kindness – Book Exchange Project
So appropriate! “Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” by American aphorist (and professor of French) Mason Coole.
Bordeaux green movement challenged: How far is too far?
Bordeaux is an eco-friendly paradise, but the green party mayor’s recent decision sparks controversy.
Champagne guide: become a French champagne expert – easily!
By Judy MacMahon
| France
Discover how to become champagne savvy & impress friends with this new French champagne guide.
The Ultimate Gift List: 10 best books for Francophiles – recommended by MyFrenchLife members
Here’s our list of Member recommendations: the 10 best books to give a Francophile or of course just buy it for yourself. I find myself salivating from the descriptions alone!
Domestic Violence in France: Quel Scandale ! ( Not only France!)
The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”