La fête de Saint-Nicolas
Traditionally, holiday decorations in French homes, streets, and shops do not appear until after December 6th. On that date, in certain...
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Daunelle
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
Les Marchés de Noël
We are all about French markets, or "marchés" around here! While the market season is generally over here in the states, you can still...
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Daunelle
- Jul 2, 2021
- 2 min
The Lucky Cigale
What's up with these bugs? The French cicada, la cigale, is full of luck - and history.
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Daunelle
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
A Petite History of the Jacquard
I first discovered Jacquard tablecloths as a teenager in Quimper. My host family used tablecloths for every event. The soft feel of these...
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Daunelle
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
La Vie en Couleur: Violet (Purple)
...a journey through the Colors of Provence! After exploring the Yellows of Provence in our last email, this email will focus on the most...
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Daunelle
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
La Vie en Couleur: Jaune (Yellow)
...a journey through the Colors of Provence! After exploring the Blues of Provence in our last email, this week, we highlight the Yellows...
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Daunelle
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
La Vie en Couleur: Bleu (Blue)
...a journey through the Colors of Provence! This week, we highlight the Blues of the region. From the deep turquoise of Lac de Sainte...
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Daunelle
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
La Vie en Couleur: Rose (Pink)
...a journey through the Colors of Provence! Pink and Red are the colors in this week's La Vie en Couleur Collection! The pinks of...
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Daunelle
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
La Vie en Couleur: Vert (Green)
...a journey through the Colors of Provence! This was a series of emails that were sent during the spring and summer of 2020:...
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Daunelle
- Jul 13, 2018
- 1 min
Allez célébrer le week-end!
Tomorrow is Saturday, July 14th, France's national holiday! Bastille Day, or le Jour de la Bastille, or La Fête de la Bastille,...
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Daunelle
- Apr 2, 2018
- 2 min
Le Poisson d'avril?
It is April 1st, or April Fool’s Day. Whether or not you enjoy being the prankster or wondering what new pranks will befall you, this day...
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