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Les Cloches de Pâques

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

If you're wondering why the bells go quiet over Easter in France, here's why

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The Paris Book Festival

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The popular literary event returns to Paris

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Poisson d'avril

Posted on by Josh in the french culture, vocabulary category

What happens on April Fools' Day in France?

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What is Verlan?

Posted on by Josh in the french culture, learning french category

Learn about this popular form of French slang

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The Annecy Venetian Carnival

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

A small slice of Italy in France

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La Grande Odyssée

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

The annual dog sled race is in its 20th year

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La Fête des Rois

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

Learn how the Epiphany is celebrated in France

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Saint Stephen's Day

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

Do you know where and when this public holiday is celebrated?

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How Christmas is celebrated around the Francophonie

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

Discover the festive traditions of different French-speaking countries from around the world

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How much do the French spend at Christmas?

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

And how does it compare with previous years?

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