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…
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…
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…
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…
