🗼 Welcome to a fascinating conversation about Paris, the City of Lights! From its rich history and stunning architecture to its vibrant culture, Paris has captivated the world for centuries. Join us as we explore the charm, secrets, and timeless allure of this iconic city. Let’s uncover its hidden gems together and indulge in some “je ne sais quoi” vibes! Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: la tour Eiffel (https://youtu.be/51x_-ZB4SJI),...

✒️ “The Stranger” by Albert Camus is one of the most widely read books in the world to learn French. With a simple and refined style, in Algeria in the 1940s, it explores the human condition through the main character, Meursault, detached from social norms. This story, which mixes literature, sociology and philosophy, was later adapted for cinema and graphic novel. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episode: Le Petit Prince...

🚥 The Nutri-Score, a nutritional labeling system introduced in France in 2017, helps consumers choose healthier foods by classifying them from A to E. Although useful for many, it sparks debate about its effectiveness and its impact on traditional and industrial products. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episode: le régime méditerranéen (https://youtu.be/Sgo6Fsva4ik) 🔗 (fr) 🔒 Le Nutri-Score pour guider nos choix vers une alimentation plus...

☂️ Surrealism, an artistic and intellectual movement born after the First World War, revolutionized art by exploring the unconscious and dreams. Artists such as André Breton, Salvador Dalí and René Magritte sought to free the imagination from rational constraints. How did this movement transform our vision of reality? Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: Marc Chagall (https://youtu.be/kaoFq3WgII0), Pablo Picasso...

👃 Let’s dive into the complex and magical world of scents, into the aromas of flowers, fruits, plants and animals. And explore how and why perfumes are made, their emotional impact and the fascinating stories behind the most iconic and captivating scents. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: Coco Chanel (https://youtu.be/cOYhfAmqAu4), Au Bon Marché (https://youtu.be/GpAkZGi0cIA), la haute couture (https://youtu.be/xPh78cdpTT4), la haute...

🎼 The construction of this architectural masterpiece of the Belle Époque lasted seventeen years. Between assassination attempts, insurrections and ghost legends, it is a miracle that it saw the light of day. Today, it delights music lovers, art lovers and ballet enthusiasts. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: la Commune (https://youtu.be/KYzutaNRWdQ), Notre-Dame de Paris (https://youtu.be/lF8UigCxMJM), Edgar Degas...

🇮🇷 Few artists can boast of bringing together areas of conversation as varied as art, literature, cinema, politics, religion, society and sport. This is the case of Marjane Satrapi. With her graphic novel masterpiece “Persepolis,” adapted for film in 2007, she deals with the relationship between Iranian women, their veils and the government after the Islamic Revolution. And finally, we're talking about sport because she is the artist selected to design the official tapestry for the Paris 2024...

🥳 Between the storming of the Bastille in 1789, the great military parade on the Champs-Élysées, the spectacular fireworks, the popular balls and the beautiful values ​​of the Republic, there are so many exciting things to discuss about the national holiday French, July 14! Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: la Révolution française (https://youtu.be/Ctzqdmvt0Ls), la Bastille (https://youtu.be/KbbNX0ChC4A), la Marseillaise...

💪 Do you know Marie Marvingt, this forgotten French superhero? Imagine a real life Wonder Woman: flying planes, climbing mountains and winning sports competitions! Would you like to talk about some of her incredible stories? Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: Coco Chanel (https://youtu.be/cOYhfAmqAu4) 🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please...

🌳 Normandy, where the Vikings exchanged their horned helmets for camembert and cider, is also famous for D-Day on June 6, 1944. Between historic beaches and picturesque villages, it is a place where history mixes happily to the local culture. Let’s explore this fascinating region together! Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related topics: Le français et l'anglais (https://youtu.be/_xr24RkQbTY), Claude Monet (https://youtu.be/ukXG6eflUYw), Coco Chanel...

☂️ Ready to dive into the magical world of Catherine Deneuve’s films? After six decades of magic (and still active), she is undoubtedly one of the top icons of French cinema. She constantly raised the bar of quality with such films as the musicals of Jacques Demy (“The Umbrellas of Cherbourg,” “The Young Girls of Rochefort”), or François Truffaut’s “The Last Metro.” Lights, camera, conversation! Join this week's sessions on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: la...

⟁ Very few topics manage to combine so many interesting areas. With the Louvre, more than eight centuries of history, arts, architecture, power and politics are contained in this unique place listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It started as a defense castle, became the royal residence, then a cultural center and finally the museum you (may/certainly) have heard of. Join this week's conversations on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: Mona Lisa...

🎨 1874 marks the birth of this essential artistic movement that is Impressionism. That year, several dissident artists decided to exhibit together their paintings, which were constantly refused at the official Salon of Academic Art. Among these artists, there are Monet, Renoir, Morisot, etc. Without knowing it, their artistic rebellion will be a major turning point in the history of art. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: Claude Monet...

✍️ With masterpieces like “A Barrage Against the Pacific” and “The Lover,” Marguerite Duras made an essential name in 20th-century French literature. By recounting with great sensuality her personal and romantic experiences in French Indochina, she became one of the founders of the “Nouveau Roman” style which has indelibly influenced contemporary literature. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: Léopold Sédar Senghor...

⚔️ Burgundy in the 15th century, duchy of all excess, luxury and ostentation. Main trading center of north-west Europe and home of the Flemish primitives. Today a fraction of the territory it once occupied, its history and its cultural, material and gastronomic riches have left an essential legacy in modern Europe. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: Jeanne d'Arc (https://youtu.be/-tGpao-Azis), Clovis Ier (https://youtu.be/OMaNZKJvWIU),...

🧀 A white winter evening. Breathtaking views of hundreds of miles of moonlit Alpine mountains. Inside a chalet, a fireplace crackles while heating a wheel of cheese. The cheese, barely melted, flows delicately into a plate of potatoes and cold meats. This is what a normal raclette party looks like in the Alps. Sounds nice? Have you experienced it? Come talk with us about your ideal evening in the mountains, with or without raclette. (Subtitles are available in French and English by clicking...

🇸🇳 To celebrate Black History Month by speaking French and watching good movies, let's take a moment to delve into the incredible work of Ousmane Sembène. Considered the father of African cinema, Sembène was a politically and socially engaged writer and filmmaker. He made powerful novels and films from the 1950s until his death in 2007. His legacy will live on for a long time. Join this week's conversations on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episode: Léopold Sédar Senghor...

🎨 If you could look up the term "cursed artist" in the dictionary, you would certainly find the name of Vincent Van Gogh in the definition. This post-impressionist painter from the end of the 19th century left his mark on history not only through his exceptional work with colors and light, but also through his short and tortured life. Join this week's conversations on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: Paul Gauguin (https://youtu.be/6qNEDvAfdew), Claude Monet...

❓In this episode, the Beginner will learn how to ask questions, and the Advanced will wonder why asking questions? From the simplest to the most complex, all questions are worth asking. In many cases, they can even be much more interesting than the answers. And after all, aren't they the catalyst of every good conversation? Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com 🔗 https://www.philomag.com/archives/hors-serie-ndeg59 (étape II) 📕 William James, Le...

👩🏻 Who is she? Why is she smiling? Or is it really a smile? Her eyes don't seem to convey the same emotion. So much history, mystery, fascination is contained in this Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece. But is it enough to justify the several tens of thousands of visitors coming to the Louvre every day only to catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa? Join this week's conversations on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com to share your own opinion. Related episodes: Versailles...

🏰 In 2023, the Château de Versailles is celebrating its 400-year anniversary with a full year of shows and parties on the site. Quite an appropriate hommage to the palace that has seen some of the most (in)famous historical figures, and witnessed some of the key historical moments of modern European history. (Subtitles are available in French and English by clicking on the CC button on the YouTube control bar). Join this week's conversations on...

🕶️ Alain Delon played the role of Caesar in one of the film adaptations of Astérix. For a reason. Alain Delon speaks of himself with the third-person pronoun, Alain Delon is the emperor of French cinema, Alain Delon is… Alain Delon. Raised for six decades as a cinema icon alongside Brigitte Bardot or other celebrities like Marlon Brando, James Dean, etc. Delon is still looking for the role that will end his career at the top. Let's share our opinions on this controversial figure in this...

🍇 September is that time of the year when wine makers gather the grapes to turn it into wine. Each year's new millésime heavily relies on the Summer weather. Hot and dry is excellent, too hot and too dry makes it more challenging. To know more about the process and how important it is in French culture, watch this episode and join us in this week's conversations on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: La dégustation de vin, le champagne, le fromage 🎵 Soundtrack:...

🎭 Needless to introduce the widely famous Avignon bridge on which generations of people have danced in circular motion. But Avignon is much more than that. Taking advantage of its geographical position on the river Rhône, it was over the centuries a prosperous commercial city, and a papal center in France. And nowadays, located on the same train line between Paris, Lyon and Marseille, it also hosts the biggest theater festival in the world. Join this week's conversations on...