The door to the entrance is black, with no sign or indication; yet for those who know it...
French District Confidentials
Not only filet, ribs and steaks but also typically French pieces such as the rib-eye or...
Te(st)rrifying – Did you know? 1. Why the Celts began wearing masks and costumes during...
You are a nobody, welcome to Milk and Honey…if you can manage to enter that is. For all the...
Discovering France
Nestled among vineyards, olive groves and almond trees, the village of Lourmarin has been...
Having seen light since the Middle Ages, Maincy is a small picturesque village in north...
Penny for our thoughts
Pardon my French!
Things not to say in French to save yourself from embarassment.
Sometimes in the process of learning a language, we may say something with the right intention and right words only to imply something totally different in the spoken language. French has these pitfalls for new learners as well...
The best ways to learn French?…We give you three
André Gide said “Que l’on parle bien quand on parle dans le désert!”…Wondering if this is French?
It sure is French! The above quote literally means “We are so eloquent, when we talk in the desert!” French is a beautiful language not because of fancy pronunciations of its words, but because of the people that speak it! When...
French survival phrases
“To have another language is to possess a second soul.” said Charlemagne.
Well, surprise surprise (or no surprises there for the ones who know)… “wee” is “Oui” which is for “yes in French” and “mercy” is actually “merci” and they are just thanking you in French. French phrases could sometimes throw you...
Voyage into the world of French Wines!
Best wine regions of France – Terroir de French Wines
For a country that produces all kinds of wines, France has 7 regions that mark their own territory when it comes to wine! Wines are classified based on these places and these places make for appellations or label. Let the players...
