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Crème brûlée one of '5 of the Best Baked Desserts from Around the World'

Joel Kramer If you were to imagine the best dessert or baked item in the world, then your favourite would likely be very different from your friends and family members. From childhood treats to family recipes, there are many foods that are personal to each individual and this is especially true when it comes to desserts. Sugary, sweet treats hold a lot of nostalgia for most people and often these bakes and desserts use influence from local flavours. A lot of these “desserts” are…

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'6 Destinations Foodies Shouldn't Miss This Year' cites Lille

Some love to follow their hearts when travelling, others love to follow their stomachs and taste buds. And if you want to have something to tell people when they ask the – otherwise, legit – question of how was the food, you should consider some of the destinations below. A worthy question that deserves a worthy answer, and the answer to “Where should I go next vacation?” is below.read post

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Bonjour! Comment ca va?

Je voudrai etudie mon Francais ici,cherche quelquin pour parler Francais practice.Merci tres baucoup!

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l'Argot

alors, qui est au courant de l'argot aujourd'hui? ca change rapidement et on pourrait se tenir au courant ici a go-lo.net

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Vincent Bontoux October 14, 2026 at 9:39am

A pretty good overview of French Switzerland https://www.swiss-spectator.ch/the-romandy/

The Romandy – The Swiss Spectator
Ed Wetschler June 3, 2026 at 4:49pm

A fusion of Louisiana accordion with Afro-Caribbean rhythms, blues, and R&B, zydeco is the irresistibly toe-tapping music of the black Creole community in rural southwest Louisiana, often sung in French. And here Nat Geo takes a look at the genre in its epicenter, the town of Opelousas: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/best-zydeco-music...
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/presse-et-ressources/decouvrir-et...

How to visit the ‘Zydeco Capital of the World’—and it’s not New Orleans

Two hours west of New Orleans, the town of Opelousas is one of the best places to experience this irresistibly toe-tapping music genre created by Lou…
Paul Varmuza December 24, 2025 at 2:04pm

Oh, là là, y´all! For a taste of France in the U.S., check out these towns and cities: https://familyvacationsus.com/french-influenced-towns-in-the-u-s-th...

9 French-Influenced Towns in the U.S. That Blend Old-World Charm With American Spirit

Across the United States, some towns carry a distinct French influence, where cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and culinary delights evoke…
Ed Wetschler December 23, 2025 at 5:35pm

When we think of colonial India, most of us inevitably think of the Brits. But France, Portugal, the Netherlands, and even Denmark also established footholds here over the course of the centuries. And in the city of Ponicherry on the southeast coast, French influence can still be seen, heard, and tasted: https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/in/destinations/india/how-fren...
Maria de los Angeles July 18, 2025 at 1:32pm

Several months ago, Al Jazeera took a look on the state of the French language and cultural influence in Africa in light of recent events: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/1/31/with-frances-military-...

With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power?

The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France’s treasury continue to have big effects.
Jordan Simon December 28, 2024 at 10:30pm

I dip into French pop on Sporify every so often, but still, I was surprised to learn that content in French is actually a trend! https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-09-30/listeners-around-the-world-...

Listeners Around the World Are Embracing French-Language Content on Spotify — Spotify

Across music, podcasts, and audiobooks, Spotify listeners are turning toward French-language content. In fact, more than 100 million users worldwide…
Helen Brown January 6, 2024 at 3:14pm

Here´s a fascinating tidbit about an intersection between francophone and U.S black culture: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230228-kouri-vini-the-return-o...

Kouri-Vini: The return of the US' lost language

It was born from the horrors of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and then slowly disappeared. Now, its speakers are reclaiming it as part of their iden…
José Balido December 12, 2023 at 11:53am

As a language geek, I found this little tidbit about a little known corner of francophone-derived culture fascinating: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230228-kouri-vini-the-return-o...

The return of the US' lost language

It was born from the horrors of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and then slowly disappeared. Now, its speakers are reclaiming it as part of their iden…
Max Pesling May 7, 2023 at 11:15am

Language nerds love 41-year-old Canadian teacher and traveler Paul Jorgensen's YouTube channel, and here's his interesting video on Qubequois vs. continental French, including background and vocabulary difference: https://youtu.be/A9rh3lqdtT0
David Paul Appell April 12, 2023 at 2:09pm

The latest, from the Toronto Globe and Mail, on the Quebec government's perhaps quixotic attempt to "protect" French against the encroachment of "franglais": https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-quebecs-top-languag...

Opinion: Quebec’s top language cop targets franglais

Jean-François Roberge has a tough road ahead, as Quebeckers’ relationship with their language is, well, complicated