french links for the curious mind

Fondation Napoléon
The official website of the foundation Napoléon. Everything Napoléon can be found on this site from original historical documents at Napoleonica.org

Bescherelle
Le Bescherelle is the french grammar bible for many French immersion students. These small hardcover books are valued as a reference

Collins English-French Dictionary
The Collins online English-French dictionary is an excellent resource for beginner students. Basic translations with example sentences are presented in a

Centre Collégial De Développement De Matériel Didactique
Do you want to improve your understanding of French grammar? On this site one finds vocabulary and grammar exercises for learners

Festival Fantasia
FanTasia is the largest genre film festival in North America. Founded in 1996, FanTasia presents around 100 feature films from around

innerFrench
innerFrench is an excellent method to learn French for intermediate level students. The course material, podcasts and videos are of high

Explore France
Explore France is the official tourist website for the Republic of France. The birthplace of world class cuisine and modern democracy.

Vietnam Tourism
Vietnam hugs the eastern coast of the Indochinese peninsula. Limestone islands wrapped in lush tropical flora, exotic temples, and south-asian culinary

PONS Online Dictionary
PONS is a well regarded online dictionary and translator. Well presented comprehensive single word and short-phrase translations with audio. Grammar tips

L’Obs
This site is the online version of a Parisian weekly newspaper with articles on politics, world news, business and culture. In

LibriVox
Audiobooks are an excellent method for language learners to improve listening comprehension and acquire new vocabulary. Simply search for french language

Académie Française
40 Immortals who reign over the grammar and spelling rules of the French language.

WordReference
WordReference is an online translation dictionary launched in 1999. WordReference provides a one-stop destination for language learners. Learners find the sample

Tout En Français
Tout en Français offers an educational blog and grammar resources for french learners and teachers. There is a substantial amount of

Dictionnaire Vivant de la Langue Française
The Dictionnaire Vivant de la Langue Française (DVLF) was developed at the University of Chicago. When you search for a word,

Logic Language Learning
Logic Language Learning offers in person french classes in London UK. Course instructor Luc has created a large selection of free

Lingolia
Lingolia offers students online self-study grammar and vocabulary exercises. Clear grammar explanations are followed by examples and practice exercises. There is

Radio France Internationale
RFI was created in 1975 by the French government. It is the public radio station which broadcasts international programming. RFI Journal

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
The MMFA is situated in the heart of downtown Montréal. The museum’s exhibits include the fine arts, music, film, fashion and

Alliance Française
The Alliance Francaise was founded in Paris in 1883. The Alliance Française promotes the French language and culture around the world.

Français Authentique
Français Authentique offers intermediate and advanced learners of French various podcasts, videos and courses with native French speakers. Courses are offered

Français avec Pierre
Many French students first discover French with Pierre on Youtube. Cool videos explain the most common pitfalls of the French language

Cannes Film Festival
The French are among the most avid cinephiles in the world. France has a flourishing movie industry that produces almost 300

aujardin.info
Au jardin is a website is dedicated to gardening with monthly work calendars and advice on vegetable gardens, flower gardens, orchards