I just finished the book Entre Nous by Debra Ollivier. Ollivier tells women of the world how to acquire a certain “Frenchness” in many facets of life: family, fashion, love, interior design etc. I lo...
Todays post is an ode to the cheeses that I miss so much! The United States does not begin to compare to France when it comes to the subject of cheese. The cheese selection in France seems almo...
I stumbled upon a wonderful website concerning all things French from a prissy American womans point of view. She calls herself "Bardot in Blue." Bardot is from New York City and is now worki...
Check out this article written by Alexandra Tucci and Christy Boardman about the Alabama in France program.http://www.cw.ua.edu/2 010/06/10/alabama-in-france-st udents-adapt-to-french-culture /
In class last week I learned common terms that French lovers call one another. I thought it was very interesting and wanted to share the list of French “love names” and their translations.1. &nb...
Last week I was able to take a wine and cheese tasting class from the institute. It was very interesting to learn the techniques for observing, smelling, and tasting wine. We also learned which wines...
Today is la « Fête de la Musique » in France! It is a free nation-wide concert/party. Anyone who wants to play is welcome; and big names play on the street for free! Going out tonight is a ...
On Sunday, I spent the day in Amboise, France. The town sits on the south bank of the Loire. We spent the day wandering through the town, visiting the home of Leonardo da Vinci, and admiring the Chat...
I want a normal shower! Ug! I am getting very frustrated with the bathing situation. I have a tub with a detached showerhead. You have to hold the showerhead and try to wash yourself at the same time...
On Wednesday, after classes, we took an excursion to Chenonceau. It was my second time to see the chateau. This time was a little disappointing because there was so much construction that we did not ...
On Saturday we went to Mont-Saint-Michel. It is a 3-acre stony island topped by a famous Gothic abbey, off the coast of Normandy in northwest France. The island is now surrounded by water only two ti...
I came home from classes today to find all of my clothes hanging in our garden outside! It definitely made me laugh so I thought others might find it amusing! (Je suis rentré des classes aujourdhui p...
Friday night, my French mother, Nicole, had her boyfriend over. Claude lives in Loches which is about 45 minutes from Tours. To read more about his historic hometown click here Claude is very interes...
There is a flower market every Wednesday in Tours. I went today to buy some flowers for my French mom. It is the second largest flower market in France. I believe that the largest is in Nice. Tours i...
Below are pictures in the city of Tours, France; my new home for the next month. (Voici les photos de la ville de Tours, en France, mon nouveau domicile pour le mois prochain.)
Yesterday we arrived in Tours, France. When I got off of the bus my French mother was waiting for me. I had thought that she is married; however, she just has a boyfriend. She does not speak any Engl...
We went to Versailles today! (The palace of Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette) It has been my favorite day so far! We walked in the gardens, we toured the palace, we rode bikes, and we visited the littl...
Today we went to the Pompidou Center. I will admit that modern art is not my favorite; however, I did appreciate Dali, Picasso, and a new exhibit called “Elle.” Below is a picture that sums up the ex...
Today I want to comment on a bit of French culture that I have found very interesting while in Paris. The metro is the perfect place to people watch. While doing so I discovered a huge discrepancy be...
Monday was a holiday for all of France. It was Pentecost; therefore, the tourists took over the city. We were very busy. I think we walked at least 20 miles. First we went to the Army Museum, “les In...
Yesterday we arrived in Paris! It was a perfectly beautiful day! We went to Notre Dame de Paris, la Sorbonne, lArc Rose, and we toured the city.(Hier, nous sommes arrivés à Paris! Ce fut une jou...
The following is a list of red-eye flight tips that I received from my friend Jenny. She is an airline stewardess for Delta, and she knows all the tricks of the trade!1. Try to wear as little make up...
Only 2 more days until Paris! I discovered another place that I will definitely be visiting during the week in Paris… it is called Ladurée, and it is a chic little macaroon shop! (Seulement 2 jours s...
I am getting to go to the Yves-Saint-Laurent exhibit in Paris next week! Be jealous! Check out the exhibition website for videos and interesting info about the man himself. (Je me rendrai à lexp...
My daughter is helping me prepare for my trip. She is a tiny Francophile. (Ma fille maide à préparer mon voyage. Elle est un petit francophile.) photo credit: Jerrod Seaton
I want to give a big thank you to Mary Catherine Moody for making my blog header. She is a great artist and designer with a bright future, no doubt! Follow her blog for more of her fabulous work! (Je...
Last week I received the name of my host family for my four week stay in Tours, France. I also received a brief summary about the family as well as their address. Thanks to modern technology I was ab...
Hi ! Let me introduce myself! First of all, my name is Meg. I am an American student. This summer I will be studying abroad in France. I will take classes at the Institute of Touraine. I am keep...
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