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From Boston to Paris: Embracing the Spirit of Marathon Season
I love this time of year in New England. Not only does the weather improve and the city become more floral, but we also anticipate…
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6 Gardens in the Francophone World to Visit and Celebrate Spring
Spring has finally arrived! Here in Boston, we're witnessing sprouts pushing through the soil, daffodils peeking out, and eagerly anticipating the magnolias in front of…
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A selection of my favorite podcasts
Over the last few weeks, I have been asked many times by visitors attending our drop-in event Pause Café how they could improve their French.…
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Camille Claudel and the invisible female artist
The Musée Rodin in Paris occupies a Victorian-era mansion tucked away a few blocks from the Eiffel Tower, complete with eighteen sun-bathed rooms of bronze…
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Top 10 French-Speaking TikTok Creators to Follow
Content consumption is ever evolving, and TikTok's surge during the pandemic brought about significant shifts. Back then, some people hopped on it, showcasing their dance…
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Mardi Gras: a celebration that brings people together
Mardi Gras has always made a powerful impression on me, like many children in francophone countries. Most children look forward to this day filled with…
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A panorama of French-Canadian literature
For any book nerd, ending up at a book festival is pretty much heaven. At least when you get there. Then, it becomes purgatory as…
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La Chandeleur — more than an excuse to eat crêpes?
While planning my trip to Paris last month, I was most looking forward to eating a crêpe from a certain small, blue window in the…
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Four Libraries You Should Visit for National Shelfie Day
National Shelfie Day is an annual celebration where people share photos of their bookshelves on social media. It promotes literacy, community, and the love of…
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Alan’s coup de cœur : “ La prochaine fois que tu mordras la poussière” by Panayotis Pascot
There is nothing quite like reading an inspiring book during the holiday season. Setting aside time to read can be a deeply cathartic experience -…
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