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French Culture


1. France.com www.france.com
This website concentrates largely on travel arrangements, and contains articles focusing on the different regions of France. Its main use for teachers can be found in its 'France Directory' which provides links to a variety of web pages about French Society and Culture - including the media, regions, government, weather, industry, and history. The clear layout and colourful use of images make for excellent lessons using an interactive whiteboard, and its explanations are also suitable for independent learning.

2. Decouvrir la France www.diplomatie.gouv.fr
This website, run by the French Foreign Ministry, offers a wide range of information about the history, geography and institutions of France. English, Spanish, and German versions of the website are also available.

3. Alliance Française www.alliancefrancaise.org.uk
The Alliance Française is a publicly funded organization whose aims are to encourage the study and appreciation of the French language, and French culture, abroad. The website provides a thorough overview of the organization's activities, including details of the courses on offer and the qualifications that students can work towards.

4. Institut français du Royaume Uni www.institut-francais.org.uk
A comprehensive site providing information about French cultural events in the UK.


 
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