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Les Fêtes Johanniques de Reims

One of the most important historical events in France takes place in Reims and commemorates Charles VII's coronation in its cathedral. more »

Les animaux en vacances

Pets are important to the French, so much so that they're often included in family vacations. This can be something of a challenge, as you'll learn in this video report. more »

Fête de la musique : interview de Jack Lang

In 1981, Ministre de la Culture Jack Lang came up with a new celebration where all citizens could celebrate a common love of music: la Fête de la Musique. more »

Bonne fête des Pères !

The third Sunday in June is unofficially Father's Day in France. Find out where it came in our bilingual article. more »

L'Appel du 18 Juin 1940

The Appeal of 18 June is considered the origin of the French Resistance during World War II. Learn how it came about in this video. more »

Histoire et origine du français canadien

Animated video with an explanation of the Québécois accent ... in the Québécois accent. more »

6 juin 1944 : voyage à travers le temps

The Allied landing in Normandy is commemorated every year with parades and speeches - and even re-enactments of that fateful day. more »

Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez - French Film Fest

Kwiziq French Film Fest: review of the 1964 French comedy Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez. more »

Bonne fête des Mères !

One Sunday in May or June is designated Mother's Day in France, but why? Where does this annual maternal celebration come from? more »

Festival de Cannes

One of the most famous and prestigious film festivals in the world is held annually in Cannes. Learn a bit of its history and traditions in this video. more »

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