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Discover the Healing Power of Your Backyard: A Hands-On Adventure at Jardin des Mille Pas
Did you know that your backyard might hold a treasure trove of medicinal herbs? Our students recently discovered this fascinating fact during a visit to the enchanting Jardin des Mille... keep reading
The Scars of World War in France
A little quirk of mine when I travel to France is that I love to visit French cemeteries. And not just renowned cemeteries like Père-LaChaise in Paris where you can... keep reading
Komz a rez brezhoneg ?
If you were asked what language is spoken in France, you would naturally say “French”. But, did you know that France also has nearly 75 different regional languages and dialects... keep reading
Street... Art?
Claude Monet. Auguste Renoir. Vincent Van Gogh. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Edgar Dégas. Paul Cézanne. Auguste Rodin. Paul Gaugin These are probably the names that come to mind when we think... keep reading
History Comes to Life at the Parlement de Bretagne
On Monday, students in the Honors Program learned about the past and present of the French legal system at the Parlement de Bretagne. Many of our students love learning history... keep reading
It All Sinks In at Mont Saint Michel
This past Saturday, the French Honors group went on an excursion to Normandie, specifically to the culturally important UNESCO site of Mont Saint Michel. Students enjoyed wildflowers and views of... keep reading
Initiation à la Danse Bretonne
Put on your dancing shoes and join our students in some traditional Breton dances. On Thursday students took a dancing class with 4 professional instructors who guided the group through... keep reading
Vannes, Concarneau, Locronan, Trévarez -- Oh my!
This weekend, the students traveled to the historical region Cornouaille on the west coast of "la Bretagne," visiting Vannes, Concarneau, Locronan, and Trévarez. They departed Saturday morning for Vannes, the... keep reading
Exploring Art Through the Ages: From Graffiti to Masterpieces at the Musée de Beaux Arts de Rennes
After immersing themselves in the vibrant street art of Rennes yesterday, students embarked on a new cultural adventure at the Musée de Beaux Arts de Rennes (Rennes' Museum of Fine... keep reading
Excursion au Marché de Lices
Saturdays in Rennes come alive with the vibrant energy of Le Marché de Lices, an open-air market set on the historic jousting grounds of the Middle Ages. As the second... keep reading
A Hands-On Experience with Street Art
Today, the Honors students in Rennes got to learn the history of graffiti and street art, see examples of various types of street art, and (legally) practice it themselves! Together... keep reading
Strike a Pose!! Musée de beaux-arts de Rennes!
This week the students have been learning about the many different forms of art, including paintings, architecture, dance, music, and cinema. On Tuesday, the students had the opportunity to visit... keep reading
Alors, on danse!
How do you define "culture"? You might think of aspects like food, music, or style of dress. But what about dance? When you think of Poland, you might of the... keep reading
On fait la cuisine!
France is known world-wide for its cuisine. Each region of France has its own distinct flavors: escargots in Burgundy, bouillabaisse in Provence, cassoulet in Occitan to name but a few... keep reading
Discovering Rennes
One of my favorite French movies from the early 2000s is called L’auberge espagnol. It’s the story of a young French student named Xavier who leaves his home in Paris... keep reading