📸 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), Alice Guy (https://youtu.be/bZ9H90gEmMs), l'impressionnisme (https://youtu.be/ukVU6OiNn08)🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

✌️ 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

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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), Peugeot (https://youtu.be/wkhba5cw-2k)🔗 https://guide.michelin.com/🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

⚽️ Regularly ranked among the top five most popular figures in France, Zinedine Zidane (aka Zizou) left his mark on the world of football during his exceptional playing career, and then excelled as Real Madrid's coach for several more years. His humble beginnings in Marseille made him a role model and an inspiration for subsequent generations. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: l'Euro 2020 (https://youtu.be/YAVny9tcVZ8)🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

🌻 Provence is a unique region. Long independent, its cultural heritage draws inspiration from France, Italy, and even Greece if we go back to antiquity when Marseille was a Greek trading post. The quality of life enjoyed by its inhabitants is renowned worldwide, thanks in particular to the Mediterranean diet and the beauty of its colors and light, which have attracted so many artists throughout the centuries. (Subtitles are available in French and English by clicking on the CC button on the YouTube control bar). Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: la Côte d'Azur (https://youtu.be/_mVjSvlGfRE), le parfum (https://youtu.be/nUf0y2lvQeA), le paradoxe français (https://youtu.be/Sgo6Fsva4ik)🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

🚢 In 1869, Empress Eugénie of France inaugurated the Suez Canal in Egypt, to the strains of music by the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. This event marked a turning point in international trade, allowing ships to significantly shorten their journeys between the East and the West. After more than 150 years of service, a new route seems to be emerging through the Arctic Ocean. Could this route supplant the Suez Canal? Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: la statue de la Liberté (https://youtu.be/hbPabR-6waY), Champollion (https://youtu.be/hAM29D0Mmi0)🎬 (fr) to understand the politics behind the construction of the canal, watch this excerpt of "L'Homme de Suez" by Christian-Jaque (1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPDo5Xs-Ryg🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non-native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

🚽 In 1917, a major artistic turning point occurred. Marcel Duchamp exhibited ordinary objects in galleries and museums, calling them "art." But can we truly call it art? More than a century later, the question remains surprisingly relevant. Let's revisit the origins of this approach and the legacy it left in conceptual art. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: le Surréalisme (https://youtu.be/Lr6p4H7ANE4), la Classe américaine (https://youtu.be/8ftYhPxhCfU), Picasso (https://youtu.be/jjaD41zMt7w)🎬 (fr) "Duchamp, la baronne et le mystère de l'urinoir" sur ARTE: https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/112338-000-A/duchamp-la-baronne-et-le-mystere-de-l-urinoir/ 🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non-native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

🤹 Cardinal Mazarin is regarded as one of the greatest diplomats in history. He may even have been the first one, since the term was all new back in the 17th century. Following in the intimidating footsteps of the Cardinal de Richelieu as Prime Minister of France under the monarchy, Mazarin shaped the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King. His vision was to transform politics into a grand spectacle that would enhance France’s worldwide influence. Curtains up, ladies and gentlemen! Join this week’s conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: Cardinal de Richelieu (https://youtu.be/bPcnCIQnB4Y), Académie française (https://youtu.be/1RU75-ufcsc)🎬 (fr) "Mazarin : les liaisons dangereuses... Secrets d'histoire": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu6flnGY4w0🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It’s meant for non-native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You’re more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

🎻 Joseph Bologne, a forgotten maestro, deserves to be recognized as one of French music history’s greatest artists. Once an esteemed composer, violinist, and fencer, idolized by the elite society of his time, including none other than Marie-Antoinette herself. He has been rediscovered in recent years through movies and other forms of media, offering a chance for a new generation to appreciate his talent. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: Marie-Antoinette (https://youtu.be/87gev0bJ174), DROM-COM (https://youtu.be/R1j7L9QfLC0)🔗 (fr) France Musique — Le chevalier de Saint-George, le compositeur oublié - Culture prime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAdA4A6iqdM🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

🍽️ Do you like food? I do… probably like 99.99% of the world's population (and beyond👽). If you're a foodie, you'll undoubtedly be interested in the great minds who theorized gastronomy, aka high cuisine. From Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin to Auguste Escoffier, French masters dedicated centuries to perfecting this art. So, if you're looking for inspiration for your next MasterChef attempt, join this week's discussion! on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: la fourchette (https://youtu.be/F5hXV3VKlHg), la dégustation de vin (https://youtu.be/e33KVPaNIh0), le paradoxe français (https://youtu.be/Sgo6Fsva4ik)🎬 (fr) "Cuisine française : aux origines de la gastronomie": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs_nBx-MFlg 🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com