Culture
Summer Vacation à la française!
The summer heat wave, known as la canicule in French, is here (note: I am not complaining; winter lasts too long in Boston!). If we’re…
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Festival d'Avignon
Sur le pont d’Avignon/ On y danse/ On y danse Perhaps these song lyrics sound familiar to you from your childhood (or a beginner French…
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La Fête nationale / Bastille Day
Each year, French people all around the world celebrate la Fête nationale on July 14, which they often call le quatorze juillet. This French national…
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5 Garden Tours to Celebrate Rendez-vous aux jardins... in Boston like in Paris!
Each year, over 2,300 gardens open their gates to the public in Paris, Île de France, and, recently, in 20 countries all over Europe. Started…
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Le monde entier rêve de Paris
There was once a French TV commercial for the Aéroports de Paris with the tagline, “Le monde entier rêve de Paris” (The entire world dreams…
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La Fête du Muguet / La Fête du Travail
The first of May is a two-in-one holiday in France! It is both May Day (La Fête du Muguet) and Labor Day (La Fête du…
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Fabulous French Inventions
This spring, the French Library will launch a new series on “French Innovation” highlighting advancements in medicine, fashion, and aerospace...all from France! This eye-opening series…
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A Toast to the Francophonie: How to Make a Ti Punch
Throughout March we are honoring diversity of the Francophone world! What better way to celebrate than offering a toast to our Francophone friends with this…
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Chez Nous: A History of Our Home
Here at the French Library, members, students, and visitors often ask about the history of our building in Boston's historic Back Bay. As it turns…
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Classic French Love Songs to Listen to this Valentine's Day
Seeking to set the mood this Valentine’s Day? Look no further! To say the French are known romantics is an understatement. There is no end…
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