First, what is “la bise”?
It is the most common way to greet someone for French people. Even though in the olden days it was only reserved for women, it is not weird to see 2 men cheek-kissing now. But, it is only to be done in close circles of friends, in more professional environments, handshakes are still a standard.… Read More
How is a Parisian going to get dressed for Christmas Eve in 2017?
The fashion is actually the same every year, since Christmas Eve in France is traditionally a formal family party. Most of the time women wear a classic cocktail dress or suit. The outfit may have a touch of originality but should be kept formal, and makeup is worn a little heavier than their everyday look.… Read More
The French Elvis: Johnny Hallyday
It’s hard to summarize who Jean-Philippe Smet was. An artist with a unique voice, 50 years of success, and an instantly identifiable “face”, he was a living national legend.
Johnny was the ultimate rocker. A man marked by a rough start in life, abandoned by an alcoholic and unstable father and taken in by his aunt, he entered the artistic world really quickly where he made maybe the most important encounter in his life, Lee Halliday, an American singer who was married to his cousin, and helped him discover his musical talent and an icon, Elvis Presley.… Read More
Liters, grams… How do I read French recipes?
The International System of Units (SI, from the French “Système International”) was created at the beginning of the 60’s to have an easier system of measurement based on multiples of ten. For example, 1 kilogram is equal to 1000 grams, 1 gram to 1000 milligrams.… Read More
Curiosities of The Louvre
The Louvre, the most visited museum in the world, has 38,000 works including the most famous: La Joconde. That being said, it also offers some unique and sometimes strange curiosities.
#1 Mummies: In the Egyptian wing, there is a mummy like no other.… Read More
