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10  mars     16h46
French word of the day: La Rouille (7 3 2024)
Nassie Angadi    I learned a new word last week, which doesn’t happen so often any more after living in France for so long: la rouille . Used in a sentence, that would be la Tour Eiffel est rouillée which translates in English to the Eiffel tower has rusted . And of course the reason I learned this word is
26  février     10h24
French word of the day: Le Pari (15 2 2024)
Nassie Angadi    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...
02  février     08h43
French word of the day: Blocage (1 2 2024)
Nassie Angadi    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...
25  janvier     11h45
Désirée Clary: From Napoleon’s fiancée to Queen of Sweden
Nassie Angadi    An ordinary Frenchwoman with an astonishing life, Désirée Clary was engaged to Napoleon Bonaparte before being tossed aside. She did get her revenge though, become Queen of Sweden in the ruling House of Bernadotte.
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Joséphine: The woman who married Napoleon and became Empress of France
Nassie Angadi    From daughter of a Caribbean plantation owner to marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte, Joséphine de Beauharnais was not a woman destined to become Empress of France.
24  janvier     15h51
Saint Clotilde: How a Queen converted France to Christianity
Nassie Angadi    Surrounded by paganism, Queen Clotilde convinced King Clovis of the Franks and his people to convert to christianity, becoming a saint in the process.
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Merovech: The Mysterious legend of the Royal French Merovingian dynasty
Nassie Angadi    A name filled with mystery, Merovech’s legacy as the founder of the Merovingian dynasty echoed throughout France and medieval Europe.
22  janvier     10h44
6 Incredible caves in France to explore
Nassie Angadi    From prehistoric cave paintings to stunning stalactites and stalagmites, France’s amazing caves and underground attractions are definitely a sight to see.
12  janvier     09h06
Marseille uncovered: An insider’s guide to local attractions
Nassie Angadi    One of the oldest cities in Europe on the Mediterranean, there are plenty of reasons to visit the charming Marseille in the South of France.
11  janvier     18h04
French word of the day: Nouvel an (11 1 2024)
Nassie Angadi    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
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Stade Vélodrome: Exploring the heartbeat of Marseille
Nassie Angadi    Dive into Stade Vélodrome, Marseille’s legendary stadium. Filled with history, this is the place to soak up the passion for the famed club Olympique de Marseille.
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Grotte Cosquer: Exploring Ancient cave paintings in Marseille
Nassie Angadi    Explore the depths of history at Grotte Cosquer in Marseille, with its fascinating ancient cave paintings and prehistoric animals.
21  décembre     10h46
French word of the day: Les Fêtes (21 12 2023)
Nassie Angadi    So it is the countdown to Christmas, aka Noël, and no I’ve not finished my holiday shopping. My excuse is that I have a rather annoying cold, so it is what it is and that slinky from Carrefour is simply going to have to do as stocking stuffer. Because who needs a handheld Nintendo switch anyway...
20  décembre     13h24
100 Years’ War: 18 Interesting Facts from Agincourt to Joan of Arc
Nassie Angadi    Discover the stories of the Hundred Years’ War, from epic battles to the royal rivalries that shaped the medieval history of France and England.
18  décembre     13h17
Limoges: Medieval streets and porcelain dreams (France)
Nassie Angadi    Get the guide to the town of Limoges, with medieval charm meets porcelain elegance. With history, top things to see, do and eat.
15  décembre     14h48
Carlux: the quiet village in Dordogne
Nassie Angadi    Get the guide to Carlux, a quiet village in southwestern France. With history, top things to see, do and eat.
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Sarlat-la-Canéda: The beautifully preserved medieval town in Dordogne
Nassie Angadi    Get the guide to Sarlat la Caneda, a beautifully preserved medieval town in southwestern France. With history, top things to see, do and eat.
14  décembre     17h43
La Roque-Gageac: A beautiful cliffside village in Dordogne
Nassie Angadi    Get the guide to La Roque Gageac, a plus beaux village and cliffside fortress in southwestern France, where history meets charm.
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Château des Milandes revealed: Inside Josephine Baker’s dream castle
Nassie Angadi    Visit Château des Milandes, the castle in the Dordogne once owned by Josephine Baker. With its history, what to see, and more.
12  décembre     20h37
Josephine Baker: American singer turned French icon
Nassie Angadi    Explore the life of Josephine Baker, the American jazz singer turned French resistance fighter and civil rights activist.