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• Literature: Prosper Mérimée, and the Origins of Carmen

  ✍️ 2025: Carmen celebrates its 150th anniversary! But behind Bizet's flamboyant opera lies a discreet writer with a clear, fast-paced, and simple style: Prosper Mérimée. Historian, archeologist, rowdy, lover of mysteries... He loved to tell a lot in a few pages. So, are you ready to (re)discover this often too-overlooked master of the short story? Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: l'Académie française (https://youtu.be/1RU75-ufcsc), Eugène Delacroix (https://youtu.be/PbSkWfmfWJE), Notre-Dame de Paris (https://youtu.be/lF8UigCxMJM)🔗 https://www.lemonde.fr/archives/article/1953/12/23/prosper-merimee-ecrivain-mystificateur-senateur-et-inspecteur-des-beaux-arts_3030208_1819218.html?search-type=classic&ise_click_rank=4🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

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• Art: Open Cezanne

  👨‍🎨 Paul Cezanne didn't paint reality; he painted his emotions. A major 19th-century French painter, often considered an Impressionist and the father of modern art, with his powerful landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, he influenced generations of artists. Let's explore his unique style, his career, and his impact on the history of painting. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: Claude Monet (https://youtu.be/ukXG6eflUYw), l'impressionnisme (https://youtu.be/ukVU6OiNn08), Vincent Van Gogh (https://youtu.be/dPveLR2lsSI)🔗 (fr) 48h dans les pas de Cézanne à Aix-en-Provence: https://www.beauxarts.com/lifestyle/48h-dans-les-pas-de-cezanne-a-aix-en-provence/🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

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• History: the Enlightenment, the Century that Illuminated the World

  💡 The Enlightenment, also known as the "Age of Reason," was a dynamic period of intellectual and cultural development. Thinkers such as Voltaire, Rousseau, and Locke challenged traditions, embraced science, and championed freedom, reason, and progress. Let's dive into this fascinating era and discover how its revolutionary ideas continue to shape our world today. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: Louis XV (https://youtu.be/30-zYnUAGcA), de 1776 à 1789 (https://youtu.be/Bays2-Q-Ugw), la Révolution française (https://youtu.be/Ctzqdmvt0Ls), Bougainville (https://youtu.be/qPKkvuu8NRk)🔗 (fr) Apprentissage simpl et pédagogique du siècle des Lumières: https://www.alloprof.qc.ca/fr/eleves/bv/histoire/le-siecle-des-lumieres-h1470🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

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• Travel: Arles, the Little Rome And Many More

  📷 Arles, in Provence, is most famous for its Roman ruins, including the arena, the ancient theater, and the Thermae of Constantine. It's also home to prestigious art festivals, such as the Rencontres de la Photographie and the Festival du Dessin. This destination is ideal for those who love art, culture, and beautiful experiences, and it's a great starting point for an enriching discussion! Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: Vincent Van Gogh (https://youtu.be/dPveLR2lsSI), Avignon (https://youtu.be/TIsVAGa8ngI), Côte d'Azur (https://youtu.be/_mVjSvlGfRE), Paul Gauguin (https://youtu.be/6qNEDvAfdew), la dégustation de vin (https://youtu.be/e33KVPaNIh0)🔗 Arles Tourisme: https://www.arlestourisme.com/fr/🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

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• Literature: The Voyages Extraordinaires of Jules Verne

  🚀 Let's dive together into the fascinating world of Jules Verne, a visionary master of adventure and science fiction from the 19th-century. Through his epic tales, we explore the depths of the ocean, the center of the Earth, and the far reaches of space. Extraordinary journeys where imagination becomes reality, and every page holds the promise of escape. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: Le Tour du Monde en 80 jours (https://youtu.be/w_wHuIzuwrw), l'Académie française (https://youtu.be/1RU75-ufcsc), Tintin (https://youtu.be/2Wo4oTHuJ6Y), Voyage (https://youtu.be/WXBrNfaQUT4)🔗 (fr) Jules Verne et la science: https://www.histoire-et-civilisations.com/thematiques/epoque-contemporaine/jules-verne-fait-tout-un-roman-de-la-science-2742.php📕 (fr) Lire "Le Tour du monde en 80 jours", US: https://amzn.to/3BE5s3J ou UK: https://amzn.to/459aHGp📕 (en) Get "Around The World In 80 Days" in the US: https://amzn.to/41PWY4m or in the UK: https://amzn.to/3MjRF7F🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com

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