Lisez cette article par le journal francais Le Monde.(Read this article by the french newspaper Le Monde)

It is all about UNESCO declaring French food to be a protected tradition under their guidelines. This is the first time ever a nations culinary tradition has been given protected status by UNESCO. One more reason not to squirm when you see that delicious plate of escargots in front of you. The French culinary tradition is not only ancient(The Gauls who inhabited present day France before the Roman invasion around 50 B.C.  were highly advanced at agriculture and said to have excellent food by Caesar himself.) France is also diverse with a warm Mediterranean climate in the south to vast fertile lands in the center and north that allow the French to grow a variety of agricultural products. Food has always been and will forever continue to be not only a neceissty to life for the French but Joie de Vie.

Enjoy the article and yes it is in French.

http://www.lemonde.fr/aujourd-hui/article/2010/11/16/le-repas-gastronomique-des-francais-inscrit-au-patrimoine-de-l-humanite_1440921_3238.html

Beginning of the French language's influence upon the English Language

In 1066, the Normans under Guillaume le Conquerant (William the Conqueror) defeated the Anglo-Saxon army of Harold Godwinson. Thus commenced the French speaking Normans rule over England for centuries. Powerful and rich, they'd forever place their mark on English history, culture and language.
The link attached is a chronicled history about the events leading up to and following the Norman conquest by various history professors for the BBC. (a much better source of historical information than Wikipedia)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/normans/

 

Do you know how much of the English language is derived from French? If not then you may also be asking yourself how this is possible since France and England were once longtime enemies.

Look at the chart above on the breakdown of various languages that have helped create the modern English language we speak today. Plus, wait for the next post to find out the history behind this.

French II

The Louvre

The Louvre, in its successive architectural metamorphoses, has dominated central Paris since the late 12th century. Built on the city's western edge, the original structure was gradually engulfed as the city grew. The dark fortress of the early days was transformed into the modernized dwelling of François I and, later, the sumptuous palace of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Here we explore the history of this extraordinary edifice and of the museum that has occupied it since 1793.  

Louvre Museum Official Website

 

www.chaminade-hs.org  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K1q9Ntcr5g(La Marseillaise)