Juliette Binoche
Born in Paris in 1964 to a theatrical director and an actress, performing was outdoubtedly in Juliette Binoche's blood from birth. As a teeanger, she appeared in classic stage productions in works by Moliere and Ionesco, then eventually moved ... [... more]
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The Macaron
I decided to apporte some macaroons to share with my mom and popped into the pocket-sized Ladurée inside my favorite department store, Printemps, to collect the ganaches. It was Ladurée himself who invented this variety of cookie in 1930's ... [... more]
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This Is Paris - Children's Book Review
Originally published in 1959, Miroslav Sasek’s This is Paris is a leisurely tour through the city’s avenues that stops to take in landmarks, caress street cats and say bonjours to a café garcon, apartment concierge, street painter, policeman, ... [... more]
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Celebrate Bastille Day
"Founded by French fur traders and named after the sainted King of France, St. Louis has plenty of ooh-la-la sites to explore. Beignets and strong coffee will kick off your day in the Soulard neighborhood where the Gateway City’s French heritage ... [... more]
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Nouveau RéAlisme – An Introduction To And Exhibition Of
Another parlour trick of the Nouveau Realists was the readymade. Decree that an object is art, display it as such, and that is what it becomes. Deschamps rescuing a urinal and showcasing it adorned with his signature is part of what he considers ... [... more]
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The House Of Cartier
Though it had waned a bit, during the 1970s the company achieves a renewed status as a purveyor of luxury products with the introduction of burgundy-colored leather goods, embellished with the now-recognizable symbol of two interlocked “C’s.” In ... [... more]
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Paris Schools Of Language – La Sorbonne Vs. Alliance ...
From the premier jour, I felt welcomed by the casual climate of the classroom, a stark contrast to my prior experience. Instead of formally addressing our teacher with vous, she asked that we call her tu. Making the distinction of saying you as ... [... more]
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We Don´T Say I Love You, It´S Bisous!
Bisous, I took note from conversing with his family, is the friendly I Love You of the French. It is quite versatile as it can be used to finish conversations, sign letters and demand kisses. I find myself using it to complete all e-mails, not ... [... more]
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Rock En Seine - A Festival To Finish The Summer
As the Icelandic princess herself took the stage accompanied by a female brass band dressed as the Earth’s intruders, the spectacle began. Representing a diverse discography, she serenaded us with old and new. I would have liked to flutter about ... [... more]
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French Women - Behind The FaçAde
Physical appearance is a tool that French women use to assess worth. We’re not merely speaking of beauty, more the costume in which one is shrouded. An amie, a friend who happens to be a French doctor, recently shared an explanatory anecdote as ... [... more]
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Hidden Gems Of Quebec City
Built on an archeological site, Auberge Saint-Antoine is comprised of three buildings from the 1700s-1800s, including sections of an old dock from 1690. Incorporated into the interior design of the inn are archeological objects found during the ... [... more]
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A Coastal Franco-American Wedding
As best friends powdered my shoes and unzipped my mermaid cut silk gown, my heart began to flutter. It was time to step into my gown and become the bride. Stéphane beckoned me from below as the orchestra began the tune of Ave Maria. I nearly ... [... more]
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