What is this famous pastry from Bordeaux ?
The canelé is a little cake whose name comes from the Gascon. It was called “cannelat” until the 20th century. The nuns, from the Annonciades convent, picked up the wheat falling from bags or boats and also the egg yolks that were left over (because they only used the egg white for the wine). [...]The French political system
Six months before it takes place, the French media is already covering the 2022 presidential election. But do you know how the French political system works? Let’s take a look at the most important political institutions in France. The president (le président) The president of the Republic is chosen directly by the people – there [...]The French education system
Have you ever been told that someone attended a grande école or has a kid in CE1 and didn’t have a clue of what they meant? In this article, we will explain the basics of the French education system, which consists of three stages: primary, secondary, and higher education. Enseignement primaire (primary education) Schooling [...]Se faire la bise: a guide for beginners
During the time you’ve spent in Bordeaux, have you noticed that people kiss each other on both cheeks a lot? Maybe you’ve been greeted like that and felt confused. Kissing on the cheek (se faire la bise) is indeed a custom that often puzzles foreigners, because it changes depending on the context and even the [...]The confinement in France – French in Bordeaux
Le confinement Although the UK and many other countries are in the same situation as here in France heading into a second confinement, the situation is still no doubt slightly different between countries. These differences can be a cause of stress, especially in what are already stressful times for many people. For that reason, we’ve […]
French idiomatic expressions
French idiomatic expressions Similarly to in English, there are various French idiomatic expressions which can be one good way of making your French sound more fluent, alongside good pronunciation of course. Some of these idiomatic expressions – the ones mentioned in this article – are linked to food, and also often relate to similar English […]
learning French in Bordeaux
learning French in Bordeaux: How and Why? Learning a language can be a tricky challenge, but it is extremely rewarding. English speakers tend to be lazy withlanguage learning as we are fortunate enough to have many things regularly available for us in our language. However, did you know that 24 countries in the world have [...] accommodation in Bordeaux
French in Bordeaux school is focused on giving you the best experience in learning French language. We not only provide a wide range of different courses, meeting all your expectations, we also can find you an accommodation you need. We offer a few different types of accommodation in Bordeaux. Accommodation in Bordeaux depending on your […]
Higher Education in France
Higher education in France offers various degree programs for students. There is no shortage of options. To study abroad in France, you should first get familiar with the French university system and all required qualifications. Firstly, to access higher education in France you should usually hold a baccalaureate (le BAC). This exam is equivalent of […]
Symbols of the French Republic
Symbols of the French Republic, such as the national motto “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”, the national day 14 July, the Marseillaise, the national anthem, the three-coloured flag, the Declaration of Human and Civic Rights of 1789 and Marianne, had been created at the time of the French Revolution. Symbols of the French Republic : Marianne You […]