French Society and Culture
This is a French civilisation page which aims to provide students with a general knowledge of French history, geography, past and present culture and social issues.
Language
Holidays and Traditions
Bank, religious and civil holidays mark out France’s annual calendar. Discover the origins and history of these holidays and traditions that are part of our popular culture.
Pâques et les oeufs en chocolat
La Fête du Travail: 01 mai et muguet
Writing Practice (cliquez ici)
Le 08 mai
Writing Practice (cliquez ici)
L'Ascension
La Fête des Voisins
La Fête de la musique
Le 14 Juillet
Les Journées du patrimoine
La Fête de la gastronomie
Cinema and Television
Since the invention of cinema by the Lumière brothers in 1898, France has had a special relationship with the 7th Art.
Le Festival de Cannes
Les series televisees
Watching French TV series is an excellent way to expose yourself to the French language and have fun while learning. By following a French TV series, you guarantee a routine exercise of challenging and developing your listening skills every time you are catching up with the series.
Places to find and watch a French Series, click here.