L'Arc de Triomphe Empaqueté : Tribute to Artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude
The Arc de Triomphe - one of the most famous monuments on Paris - is currently shrouded in fabric, as a tribute to the late artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The art installation will be in place from September 18th to Oct 3rd and has drawn throngs of visitors and art lovers to see the work. Read More…
Recipe: Salade Niçoise
French people love eating salads and you can easily find this delicious Salade Nicoise in a high end restaurant to ready-to-go deli section. Let’s find out and eat what makes this salad so healthy and delicious!
Joséphine Baker: Activist américaine to enter French Panthéon
American-born French performer Joséphine Baker will enter into Paris' Panthéon of national heroes, making her the first black woman to receive the honor. Her induction into the Panthéon recognizes her contribution to the performing arts and her courage in actively resisting Nazi Germany during the war. Read More…
Recipe: Kouign Amann
We are sure you will love this pastry essentially made of butter, sugar, butter, dough, and of course, butter! Discover the recipe for the well-known Kouign-Amann of Bretagne, a flaky buttery caramelized sugar filled pastry!
Marseille in Focus: Where Reality meets Fiction
Marseille is in the news this week. French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a multibillion-euro plan to turn Marseille into what he calls a world port city with programs to improve crime, schools and culture. Many of these same themes played out in the original NetFlix series called Marseille. See where reality meets fiction. Read More…
Recipe: Cannelés de Bordeaux
Discover the famous recipe of the cannelés of Bordeaux!
La Rentrée en France: A Time for New Beginnings
Early September marks a unique annual event in France – la rentrée. Summer holidays have come to an end, and it’s time for work, school and normal life. There is new stock in the shops, new TV programmes, new book releases and cultural events all over the country. Read More…
Understanding French Schools from La Rentrée to Le Bac
With all of the recent Back to School (La Rentrée) activities kicking off the new school year, you may be wondering about how the French education system works. Read More…
Recipe: Riz au lait
Discover the rice pudding recipe!
Les Parfums de France: Discover Mysteries the Nose Knows
Explore the art of creating French perfumes which can be as complex and mysterious as the world of winemaking. A new documentary Nose exposes secrets about the sensory magic of making transportive perfumes. Read More…
Recipe: Crêpes
Would you like a quick and easy recipe to enjoy with others? Discover the recipe for orange blossom crepes!
August 15: What is this French holiday about?
You know about Bastille Day on July 14, but do you know what is celebrated on August 15, the second summer holiday in France? Read More…
Recipe: Croque-Monsieur
Discover this week's recipe for croque-monsieur, an easy-to-make dish with plenty of alternatives to suit everyone's tastes!
French Focus on Reading : La lecture déclarée Grande Cause Nationale
La Lecture Grande Cause Nationale aims to revitalize the relationship that younger generations have with books promoting the practice of reading at all ages. The program addresses illiteracy and promotes the French language around the world. Read More…
Recipe: Pain perdu (French Toast)
Looking for a quick and easy way to finish your leftovers? Check out “Pain perdu” (or French Toast)!
French Literature in the USA : Rencontre des Auteurs Francophones
Rencontre des Auteurs Francophones introduces French-language authors from around the world to increase their awareness in the USA and provide a source of exchange between French-speaking writers and readers. Read More…
Recipe: Madeleines
Discover the recipe for madeleines, delicious cakes to share for a snack!
Recipe: Charlotte au chocolat
Combining chocolate mousse and cookie, discover this dessert very appreciated by the French: the chocolate Charlotte!
Recipe: Flammekueche
Are you looking for a friendly dish to enjoy with friends as an appetizer or starter? Here is the Flammekueche.
Recipe: Crème Brûlée
Looking for an easy-to-cook, single-serve gourmet dessert? Try the Crème Brûlée recipe!
Bastille Day reading on Culturethèque
Bastille Day is a holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille—a military fortress and prison—on July 14, 1789, in a violent uprising that helped usher in the French Revolution. You can discover many great novels set in this important historical period on your AFSF Culturethèque e-library. Read More…
Lady Liberty to Meet Her ‘Little Sister’
As French and American Independence celebrations kick off in July, how better to honor our shared values of freedom, democracy and equality than with Lady Liberty herself. After gifting the original statue 135 years ago, France is sending a second, smaller Lady Liberty across the Atlantic just in time for July 4th. Read More…
Recipe: Macarons
You've seen Emily taste many Ladurée macarons in the series Emily in Paris and you too want to try this delicious pastry? Discover our recipe for homemade macaroons, without having to buy a ticket to eat them in the French capital!
Recipe: Profiteroles
Want to impress your guests with a gourmet and timeless recipe? Find out how to make profiteroles!
Have you ever asked yourself how did the fête de la musique start?...Born in the early 1980s, the Fête de la Musique is now celebrated in
nearly 120 countries. A popular festival that brings together a multitude of actors, actresses, spectators, between organized and
improvised scenes, from amateur practices to concerts orchestrated by associations and institutions.
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La Fête de la Musique sur Culturethèque
Your AFSF Culturethèque e-library has joined in the annual Fête de la Musique celebration bringing music of the world directly to you. Listeners of all ages can explore music of different genres, artistes and countries. Read More…
Recipe : Honey-roasted Camembert
Wanting to discover a new way to cook French cheese? Here is the recipe for honey-roasted Camembert!
Recipe: Tarte Tatin
Looking for a new gourmet way to cook your apples? Let us introduce you to Tarte Tatin! This dessert is originating from Centre-Val de Loire
and was invented according to the legend by two sisters living in the region: Caroline and Stéphanie Tatin. This is how this cake took their
name to be called tarte Tatin!
Recipe: Clafoutis
Looking for a delicious dessert made with seasonal fruits? Let us introduce you to Clafoutis.
Recette - Le poulet basquaise
The "poulet basquaise" is a culinary speciality originating from the traditional cuisine of the Basque country. It is recognized in particular thanks to the colours of the dish which are the same to the colours of the Basque flag (green, white and red).
Discover « les Outre-mer de France » on Culturethèque
A thousand miles from your everyday life, in the heart of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans, discover the amazing and unusual locations of France d'outre-mer (Overseas France). Read More…
Paris, the French capital, is known worldwide as the capital of fashion. Why has this city become the capital of fashion and not another? Read More…
Paris – Ville de Lumière sur Culturethèque
Explore a host of titles with plots centered around Paris for readers of all ages available on the AFSF Culturethèque e-library. If you find yourself daydreaming about the City of Light, picking up a book set in Paris might be the best solution for your yearning.Bonne Lecture sur Paris ! Read More…
Recipe: Aligot
A French alternative to Mac & Cheese? L'aligot is a dish made of Tomme cheese and smashed potatoes. Take a look at this easy recipe from Auvergne.
Perfume Masterclass
To discover more about perfume, its making or significations, the AFSF receives Anastasia Sokolow, founder of French Perfume House, Sulékó.
French Gastronomy
In 2011, after the inscription of the repas gastonomique des Français (gastronomic meals of the French) to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, the Fête de la Gastronomie
La Semaine des Médias sur Culturethèque
A great way to practice reading French, learning vocabulary, and finding out what’s going on in the world is to read the news in French. The short story news format along with the engaging photography and graphics can make it a great alternative to reading complete novels.
Black History Month celebrates the contributions of black culture throughout history and in many fields - political, literary, scientific and more. Read More…
