French word of the day: Le Pari (15/2/2024)
Snippets of Paris
by Nassie Angadi
1M ago
Mid-february in Paris and that means school holidays, whoo…hoo!? Yes, we’ve barely taken down those Christmas decorations and it is already time for the kids to have winter break. (No wonder those school PISA scores in France were so bad.) Anyway, there is no help for it, if you are a Parisian parent, you are ..read more
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French word of the day: Blocage (1/2/2024)
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by Nassie Angadi
1M ago
It’s the siege of Paris! Yes really. Several highways into Paris are blocked and if you want to get around, you better Google Maps yourself a few hours in advance. No it is not the Germans we have to worry about, they are busy blocking roads in Berlin. In Paris it is the French farmers who are laying ..read more
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Désirée Clary: From Napoleon Bonaparte’s abandonned fiancée to Queen of Sweden
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by Nassie Angadi
2M ago
Explore the intriguing life of the ordinary Frenchwoman who nearly married Napoleon and somehow became Queen of Sweden in the House of Bernadotte ..read more
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Joséphine: The woman who married Napoleon and became Empress of France
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by Nassie Angadi
2M ago
Uncover the life of Joséphine de Beauharnais, from daughter of a Caribbean plantation owner to marriage to Napoleon and Empress of France ..read more
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Saint Clotilde: How a Queen converted France to Christianity
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by Nassie Angadi
2M ago
Discover the life of Saint Clotilde, the devout Catholic Queen who convinced the King of the Franks to convert to christianity ..read more
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Merovech: The legends that founded the Royal Merovingian dynasty
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by Nassie Angadi
2M ago
Explore the legendary legacy of Merovech, founder of the Merovingian dynasty in France and medieval Europe ..read more
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6 Incredible caves in France you must see
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by Nassie Angadi
2M ago
Discover France's amazing caves, from prehistoric cave paintings to stunning stalactites and stalagmites that make these underground attractions a sight to see ..read more
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Marseille uncovered: An insider’s guide to local delights
Snippets of Paris
by Nassie Angadi
2M ago
Visit Marseille, the phoenician city on the Mediterranean sea, with its rich history and culture. With advice from locals, uncover the top things to do in Marseille, how to get around, where to stay, and much more ..read more
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French word of the day: Nouvel an (11/1/2024)
Snippets of Paris
by Nassie Angadi
2M ago
Bonne année and happy new year from a snowy Paris! Yes, it has actually snowed in the City of Love, only an inch or so but we’ll take it. (Traffic is however duly blocked for miles, as the Canadian in me rolls her eyes.) Anyway, the kids are back at school this week, the tree is coming ..read more
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Stade Vélodrome: Exploring the heartbeat of Marseille
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by Nassie Angadi
2M ago
Dive into Stade Vélodrome, Marseille's legendary stadium. Check out the history, soak up the passion, and feel the vibes of the famed club Olympique de Marseille ..read more
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