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One topic a week about French culture, art, food, fashion, history… This podcast is ideal for people who want to improve their French listening skills.
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Culture: The Grudge That Became a Peace Treaty (opens the original)
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🐄 How can a grudge last so long? In 1375, the inhabitants of two small Pyrenean communities, situated between France and Spain, found themselves in a dispute over the use of a water source. As a resolution, it was agreed that three cows would be offered annually by way of reparation. A ruling that evolved into a tradition. To this day, three cows cross the Franco-Spanish border every year to honor the pledge made in the Middle Ages. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversation
Science: The Birth of Photography (opens the original)
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📸 To mark the bicentenary of the invention of photography, the French Ministry of Culture is organizing a major celebration that will showcase both historical and contemporary work. It is hardly surprising that so much effort is being put into this, given that the pioneers were French—including the very first person to capture light, the inventor Nicéphore Niépce. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: Jules Verne (https://youtu.be/FZS2JzcQocs),
History: Arc de Triomphe, From a Symbol of War to a Symbol of Peace (opens the original)
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✌️ Standing fifty meters tall, the Arc de Triomphe has dominated the Champs-Élysées for nearly two centuries. Originally erected to celebrate Napoleon’s military victories, the Arch has seen its symbolism evolve over the decades to now embody peace. But do all the sculptures adorning it truly convey this message of peace? Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: la Marseillaise (https://youtu.be/m4CNOqtRpn0), la tour Eiffel (https://youtu.be/51x_
Food: The Michelin Guide, from Tire to Empire (opens the original)
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🛞 Which establishments will be graced with a Michelin star this year? This question is on the minds of countless restaurants around the world, as the distinction can significantly boost their reputation and financial success. However, ironically, the Michelin brand’s connection to gastronomy is rooted in a simple attempt by a tire company to generate publicity. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: la gastronomie (https://youtu.be/Ym_sJMuta5M),
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