As in Provence and the French Riviera, Greek navigators plied the coast of Languedoc-Roussillon in ancient times and set up trading posts, such as Agde. In 600 BC, they introduced grapevines to Roussillon. In 121 BC, the Romans invaded the region: they built the Via Domitia, a passage from Italy to Spain, and founded Narbone. […]
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Languedoc-Roussillon: Introduction
Languedoc-Roussillon offers a wide selection of landscapes: endless sunny beaches that can go on for four miles at a stretch, immense vineyards bordered by olive groves, arid limestone hills scorched by the sun, and sparsely populated mountainous forests. Roughly half of the size of New Hampshire, the region covers a territory of 10,600 square miles […]
Franche-Comté: Introduction
In the heart of Europe
Located in the eastern part of France, with Burgundy to the west, Alsace to the north, Rhone Alpes to the south and a 143 miles (230 km) border with Switzerland to the East, this region is located in the heart of Europe.
Franche-Comté: Introduction
In the heart of Europe
French products
Would someone please post a comprehensive list of products sold in America that you know are French products? Of course, I know about French wine, but I know there are lots more things imported from France that aren’t as clearly labelled. Thank you.
Champagne-Ardenne: Gastronomy
Surprisingly, Champagne has few trademark dishes, but visitors will not fail to enjoy the local fare. Native recipes make limited use of beef which, when used at all, is usually mixed with other meats, as in potée champenoise (“stew from the Champagne region”), which can include five types of meat and as many vegetables Ardenne, […]
Champagne-Ardenne: A Brief History
Champagne-Ardenne: Introduction
The king of wines and wine of kings The region is home to 1.35 million people who are proud of their heritage and have always striven to live life to the fullest despite the hardship of wars and economic ups and downs. Clearly the most important aspect of Champagne is the production of the sparkling […]
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Hey Francomphiles everywhere!
Just a quick note to let you know that our own Jean-Noel Frydman will appear on "Your World" with Neil Cavuto this Friday, 4:00PM EST. Will he convince FNC to change their position on the Boycott? We doubt it, but it’ll be interesting to watch.
Boycott Redux ?
Here we go again! Talks of boycott of French products for retaliating against the French government’s position on the Iraq post-war UN mandate are making the rounds in Washington, and elsewhere. Is this just a new development, or the continuation of the "malaise" between USA and France? What do you think of boycots in general? Is this what the oldest friendship beteen nations has to come to?
Due to the somewhat acrimonous debate, please refrain from vulgar, defamatory judgements. These do not help the debate and will be deleted without notice. That being said, everyone is welcome to share their thoughts and ideas about this very controversial issue.