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The Festival d'Avignon

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

We asked Alexa about one of her favourite festivals – the Festival d'Avignon

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How do French elections work?

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

It's nearly election day in France, so let's take a look at how the system works

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Do French fries come from France?

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

Find out about the origins of this popular food

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11 French painters you should know

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

Can you tell the difference between Manet and Monet?

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How many times has France won Eurovision?

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

Read about France's fortunes at the Eurovision Song Contest

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Repainting the Eiffel Tower

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

The Eiffel Tower is due to be repainted this year. But it isn't the first time this world-famous landmark has had a makeover.

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The story behind the French flag

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind the red, white and blue?

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Events to look forward to in France in 2024

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

Let's take a look at the year ahead

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How accurate is Napoleon?

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

Ridley Scott's new epic about the life of Napoleon Bonaparte contains a few glaring errors...

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7 Surprising Facts about France

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

How many of these facts do you know about France?

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