Paris museums off the beaten path: Musée des Arts et Métiers
This treasure trove of gadgetry, vehicles, artefacts and instruments that cast the visitor back in time is a Paris museum you shouldn't miss!
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10, 2014
5 picnic spots in Paris, & the best (most delicious) ways to get there
As the shorter days, milder weather and gorgeous colours begin to roll in, autumn is the perfect time to enjoy a picnic in Paris. Here are our top spots...
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10, 2014
La Francophonie: discovering French speaking countries
With so many wonderful French speaking societies outside of France, the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie exists to promote the diversity of the French language, peace, education and sustainability.
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10, 2014
La Braderie – welcome to Europe’s biggest flea market!
As Francophiles, we love everything French. Therefore, our love for one of France’s most traditional and popular pastimes, flea markets, comes only naturally to us - and La Braderie is no exception!
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Paris off the beaten path with Les Parisettes: historical cinemas
Join us as we delve into the rich underworld of Paris' art house cinemas. From the quirky La Clef to the veritable institution of Le Champo, these cinemas beat the mainstream multiplexes in almost every way.
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10, 2014
The gentrification of Paris: La Jeune Rue – too good to be true?
La Jeune Rue marks the latest hotspot for gentrification in Paris. But has the project really been the success it was purported to be?
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10, 2014
The morality of language: should we learn French?
British journalist Liam Mullone sparked debate as to whether or not it is morally correct to learn French.
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Demonstrating cultural differences: why do the French strike?
The most recent rail and air strikes in France have left many a traveller with frustrated plans. If you've been unlucky enough to get caught out, you've probably been asking yourself: 'Why?!'. Well, it's complicated.
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09, 2014
The politest little Paris museum: Nissim de Camondo
We've all heard the cliché about Parisians being rude. But the charming and peaceful sanctuary of the Musée Nissim de Camondo, with its lovely staff and collection, defies this stereotype.
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Getting into new French fiction: ‘Positions’ by Annie Ernaux
Annie Ernaux’s ‘Positions’ (‘La Place’, Gallimard, 1983) is the perfect antidote to all those heavily marketed ‘beach reads’ and flashy summer blockbusters vying for your attention in airport bookshops.
