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🇫🇷✨Best French Secret & Etiquette: Why do we say ''tchin-tchin'' when we toast in France?
If there is one thing you have to know about the French is their Apéro, short for apéritif. It is sacred in France. Get into the French LifeStyle: One hour or so before dinner, it's time for Frenchies to unwind over a glass of wine, beer, champagne, or cocktail (or two) and a few snacks. It's not about getting drunk: it's about spending time together and preparing your palate for the meal to follow. This is the time with friends or family when it's customary to toast. We say
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Jun 145 min read


The 10 Most Iconic French Dishes ~ Eat Like a French Star
French cuisine is more than food; it’s a story told through flavors, traditions, and moments captured on screen. The 10 most iconic French dishes invite you to savor history and culture with every bite. These dishes have graced classic French films, each carrying a unique tale and a taste that lingers long after the credits roll. Let’s explore these culinary treasures and the stories they tell. 1.Le Soufflé au Fromage – The Soufflé Parisian Culinary Art Le vocabulaire : Gonfl
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Jun 1511 min read


🇫🇷 Parisian Unique Gems & Top Photo-Worthy Spots in Paris 2026
Welcome to Your French Journey! To help you visit Paris, I have compiled a list of some of my favorite Parisian gems and top photo spots in the city. This article will serve as your guide to explore the enchanting streets of Paris while also learning Modern French. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! 1. PARISIAN GEM: Au Vieux Paris d’ Arcole in Île de la cité (24 rue Chanoinesse 75004) 🔎 Google map location: https://goo.gl/maps/gnZGWxcuXrtwMXUt6 🇫🇷 Au Vieux Paris d’
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Apr 174 min read


BEST FRENCH SERIES ON NETFLIX and AMAZON PRIME (2025 - 2026)
From the bottom of my heart, thank you, MERCI for your incredible passion and love for everything French—France, Paris, and the beautiful French language! Wishing you and your family a warm and joyful Thanksgiving, filled with love, gratitude, and cherished moments together. May this special time bring peace to your hearts and happiness to your home. Cherish your loved ones and hold them close. Life is precious, and our time together is a gift. I lost my dad to leukemia five
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Nov 18, 202510 min read


A Cultural Immersive Week in France with Miss Valerie
Bonjour! Hello! I have exciting news! Have you ever wanted to go to France but not alone and with a French Expert — avec une expert...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Dec 9, 20244 min read


Your ticket to Mexican Slang: 37 Words To Make You Sound Like A Local & Have Colorful Conversations!
What are Mexican slang words you need to know? I lived 3 years & half in Puerto Vallarta teaching Art at the American School, and later...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Apr 4, 20248 min read


🇫🇷 ONE OF THE BEST ADDRESS TO EAT IN PARIS AT A PRIME LOCATION -
🇫🇷 A romantic, festive, and trendy district, the charm of the Marais lies in its cobblestone streets, historical spots, and quirky...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Jul 5, 20235 min read


🇫🇷 AH LA LA! FRENCH PREPOSITION À ....
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkQxYFyAcZo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 🇫🇷 🙌🏼 French is spooky, tricky, and absurd but so good! Here...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Oct 28, 20223 min read


The Strange French Letter Le “ç” or “le c cédille”
🇫🇷 What to Not Miss in your Next French Visit to Paris https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xU38UuJt-ws Don't miss the Galerie Lafayette...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Oct 18, 20223 min read


FRENCH POETRY
ARTHUR RIMBAUD ‘LE DORMEUR DU VAL’ BY ARTHUR RIMBAUD Guess what? Its a 16 years old French poet Arthur Rimbaud (say it like RAHNBO =...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Oct 17, 20223 min read


🇫🇷 DISCOVER the INCOMPARABLE CHARM of MONTMARTRE, AN AUTHENTIC VILLAGE IN THE ART OF PARIS
Photo: Octav Dragan With its cobbled streets, stunning Basilica, artists, and bistros ... Montmartre is full of charm! Perched on the...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Sep 6, 20223 min read


🇫🇷 THE TOP 15 FOODS YOU HAVE TO EAT IN PARIS
What do you need to eat in Paris? and where to find it! It's a marvel to start your day by just sniffing the smell of fresh baguettes and croissants, but there is so much more to try! Below is a list of the essentials I prepared to help you for your next trip to Paris or just to tease you! 1. Croissant & Café Much more than a simple pastry, the croissant, in all its buttery splendor, is recognized as a symbol of France. While many outside the country have tried to replicate i
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Aug 25, 20226 min read


Sparkle some French & Aloha Poetry in your life with Rimbaud Style
I am in Hawaï (#ohau) with my family and thanks to Paka and Brandon at our cherished restaurant « The Deck » in Waikiki (@ Queen...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Jul 19, 20222 min read


PRE-SUMMER FRENCH MASTER CLASS
Today (Aujourd’hui) we are going to focus on some key French Survival vocabulary to fine-tune your French pronunciation so that you will...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Jun 7, 20223 min read


🇫🇷 PARIS TREASURE ISLAND & SOME FRENCH IDIOSYNCRASY REVEALED by MISS VALERIE
Le pique-nique, picnic is a French tradition but do you realize what it colloquially means? Today we had a good laugh during a French...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
May 19, 20224 min read


EIFFEL TOWER QUIZ by Miss VALERIE and her SHORT FRENCH STORIES -PETITES HISTOIRES DE LA DAME DE FER-
#shortstories #eiffeltower #paris #ladyofiron #frenchstories #discoverparis #learnfrench Copyright © Valerie Swanson-Parmentier 2020 - To...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
May 2, 20227 min read


YOU HAVE TO EXPERIENCE THE FRENCH KING CAKE: LA GALETTE DES ROIS! VIVE LE ROI! VIVE LA REINE!
VIVE LE ROI ! (Long life to the King!) VIVE LA REINE! (Long life to the Queen!) Beginning of January (janvier), French bakeries are...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Jan 21, 20224 min read


A TASTE OF MONTMARTRE - LET ME INVITE YOU TO STROLL RUE LEPIC and The Musée d'Orsay.
Set in the 18th arrondissement, the charming hilltop Montmartre district (also known as "La Butte") is a former artists' village once...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Aug 23, 20216 min read


2021 UNIVERSAL STUDIO HOLLYWOOD THEME PARK FIRST TIMER - TIPS TO HAVE A GREAT VISIT & MAXIMISE
Here is a great map just for you: Miss Valérie a toujours les bons plans (Miss Valerie always has the best tips)! And read till the end,...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Aug 17, 202113 min read


Pass Sanitaire disponible à partir de 14 heures lundi 2 août
Nous, les Français de l'étranger allons pouvoir obtenir notre pass sanitaire à partir de 14 heures lundi 2 août, a appris franceinfo...
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Valerie Swanson-Parmentier
Aug 3, 20212 min read
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