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Aujourd’hui, on a discuté des événements dans les pays francophones. Nous avons commencé par parler du Heyme Festival, un festival international du voyage et de l’aventure à Montpellier. Cet événement célèbre l’exploration, les rencontres culturelles et les expériences autour du monde. Ensuite, nous avons parlé du Marathon Touraine Loire Valley, un marathon accessible à tous,…

During today’s session, we explored the themes of different cultures and heritage, with a special focus on the European Heritage Days in France. This event gave us the opportunity to discuss cultural traditions and historical sites. We practiced unique vocabulary related to culture, history, and celebrations. We then played a vocabulary game that reinforced the…

During this meeting, we discussed two important cultural events in France: the Crémieu Medieval Festival and the end of the Deauville American Film Festival. We explored the historical and cultural significance of the Crémieu Medieval Festival, known for its authentic medieval atmosphere, costumes, and reenactments. We also talked about the Deauville American Film Festival, which…

During this week’s meeting, we explored one of France’s most iconic and lively events: La Braderie de Lille: the largest flea market in Europe! Held annually in early September, La Braderie de Lille attracts millions of visitors to the northern city of Lille. Streets are lined with vendors selling antiques, vintage clothes, books, art, and…

This week, we began our meeting by discussing the end of the long French summer vacation and how it differs from the American school calendar. French students typically enjoy two full months of summer vacation (from early July to early September). This extended break is seen as essential for rest and cultural enrichment. We explored…

Today, we discussed an important historical event that holds a significant place in French culture: The Liberation Day of Paris. This day is remembered on August 25th, and it marks the day Paris was liberated from the German forces during World War II. This discussion gave us the opportunity to practice the various French past…

Today, we discussed yet another different Francophone region. This is because today is Gabon Independence Day! To celebrate the country’s freedom from France, they hold concerts, parades, and fireworks displays. We discussed the similarities and differences of France’s Bastille Day to Gabon Independence Day even to American Independence Day. Finally, we briefly reviewed some holiday…

This week, we discussed the traditions of a different Francophone region! Today is the last day of the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France in Quebec City, which is a festival that celebrates Canada’s French and Native heritage. This festival usually consists of historical reenactments, costumes, and unique crafts and foods. In honor of this festival, we…

This week, we discussed some of the ongoing celebrations in certain parts of France. Currently, the Fête de la Véraison is going on in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This is a unique festival that celebrates the ripening of grapes in this region of France. This festival includes many interesting showman performing their talents, so we made an effort…

This week, we discussed the conclusion of the Tour de France, which ended today. We explored the cultural significance of this iconic event, highlighting its role not only as a major sporting competition but also as a celebration of French heritage, landscapes, and national pride. We also discussed the cultural importance of sporting events in…