French Culture Teacher Resources

Paris is the capital city of France. Get acquainted with the history, culture, and people of this 'city of lights'.

A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Niger in Western Africa. A background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...

Features a colorful destination guide to Benin which is located in Western Africa. Provides background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy,...

Catch up on the latest from Lyon, France. This online magazine is a resource for culture, news, sports, nice photography and more.

The history of Franco-Alberta is explored on this site through information about the fur trade, arrival of the missionaries, settlement, schooling, arts and culture and much more.

This resource describes the differences and similarities between French and Canadian Christmas traditions. The best information can be found by clicking on the embedded links. Link to the French version is at bottom of page.

This is a resource for Francophone African students where they can read about their countries in French. It contains links to sites of interest to all French students. Just click on the name of the country at the top of the page.

View and learn about the beautiful Fretwork Decor of St. Vincent Church along with the Scared Works of Art of Father Charles Chalifoux. This site can be viewed in both English and French and has been produced by the St. Paul Historical...

ArtCyclopedia's complete list of silversmiths from the 18th and 19th centuries. There are links to the artists' biography and works.

Brief notes about the art movement Realism. Check this site out for more information, artist links and images.

A short French biography by Piers Tenniel, and a link to an edition of the complete Fables.

This French introduction, beginning with the autobiographical poem "De soy-meme" (accompanied by a recorded reading of the work), is a Club des Poetes production. Links lead to a short biography and a bibliography.

To an outsider, Mexico's celebration for their dead loved ones seems a bit morbid. Discover Mexicans distinct view of the afterlife by reading the reaction of a French-Canadian woman visiting the country. Also includes information on...

Read multicultural translations of the Declaration of Independence, including interpretation of the document by translation in languages like French, Spanish, German, and Italian. Also includes topics on individual cultures views of the...

Take a fascinating tour of the Palace of Versailles and learn much about French history, art, architecture and culture from the time of the Sun King, Louis XIV, to the French Revolution. Included are beautiful photos of this...

This award-winning resource draws the reader into a consideration of history as witnessed from multiple perspectives. Discover the mystery of the French and Indian raid on colonial Deerfield, Massachusetts where five cultures clashed in...

Take a journey through France and experience the culture, cuisine and scenery of this beautiful and diverse country. Read about the biggest sporting event in the world, and see what the French like to do in their spare time.

A short, hypertextual description from the French Ministry of Culture, illustrated with color photos. French version is available.

A short, hypertextual description from the French Ministry of Culture, illustrated with color photos. French version is available.

A short, hypertextual description from the French Ministry of Culture, illustrated with color photos. French version is available.

A short, hypertextual description from the French Ministry of Culture, illustrated with color photos. French version is available.

A short, hypertextual description from the French Ministry of Culture, illustrated with color photos. French version is available.

Courrier International is a weekly magazine devoted to presenting the news from diverse perspectives. This site offers brief news from around the world, plus a theme from an international perspective.

Tour Egypt offers an in-depth timeline of Egyptian history beginning with the prehistorical Lower Paleolithic period and ending with the British occupational period. Very useful for finding basic information on Egypt's history.