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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 5 THE GRANDS TRAVAUX OF NAPOLEON III AND BARON HAUSSMANN (1848-71)
Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…
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French Film Stars to watch on Hoopla
Whenever I’m home for extended periods, every night becomes movie night! Whether you’re a fan of romance or suspense with your popcorn, there are plenty…
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A Message from the French Library
The events of the past few days and demonstrations that are now being replicated worldwide touch us all. Today more than ever, the French Library asserts its commitment to its mission. We strive to inspire our diverse community of children, teens, and adults to explore, understand, and embrace today’s interconnected world. Our organizational values include respect, openness and inclusivity. We condemn racism and every form of discrimination and inequality.
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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 4 FROM THE REVOLUTION THROUGH THE JULY MONARCHY (1789-1848)
Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…
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Some Favorite French Quarantine Memes
We all know the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” These days, memes are doing all the talking. We rounded up some of…
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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 3 FROM LOUIS XIII TO THE REVOLUTION (1610-1789)
Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…
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Business French, Part 2- Essential French Expressions to Use in the Workplace
If you normally write your professional emails in English you know there are several set phrases when communicating with colleagues and clients. Today we offer the French equivalent of these sentences; read along and let us know if we missed your favorite!
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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 2 FROM FRANÇOIS 1ER TO HENRI IV (1515-1610)
Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…
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Monuments Historiques #4: La Tour Eiffel
Paris began the construction of the Eiffel Tower in January 1887, and finished it March 31st, 1889. The purpose of this tower was to create…
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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 1 FROM ROMAN TIMES THROUGH THE MIDDLE AGES (52 BC – 1515)
Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…
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