The Louis Vuitton Asus netbook! Link
Five generations of pushing, squeezing and flattering breasts…
Poupie Cadolle is her name & her family invented the bra, originally called a “bien être” Link
An excuse to eat crêpes (as if you need one)
In France, the second day of February is a religious day and celebrated like Candlemas. La Chandeleur is also day for predicting the future similar to Groundhog Day in the United States. However, it is not a furry critter that foresees your fortune – it’s a crêpe!
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La Chandeleur, Feb 2: Like a French Groundhog Day only with crêpes: Link Seen @hardy202.
Charlotte Gainsbourg’s new album is out!
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Shy Charlotte Gainsbourg, daughter of Serge has just released her new album “IRM.” Written & produced by Beck, who adds “erotic froideur” Link
New French visa for entrepreneurs
Want to move to France and start a company? Check out the recently created “Skills and Expertise” visa: Link
Francophilia fundraiser for Haiti
Francophilia hopes to raise $1,000 for Haiti earthquake relief through Partners in Health.
D”Artagnan’s château for sale
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D’Artagnan’s château, which inspired “Les Trois Mousquetaires,” is for sale! A deal at €3.65 million: Link
Matisse illustrations go to Atlanta
Little-known Matisse drawings, book illustrations, travel to Atlanta. Image above from “Florilege des Amours de Ronsard.” Link
More on his drawings here: www.henri-matisse.net/poetry_french.html
Tatouage éphémère Chanel
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Temporary leg tattoos from Chanel, a summer accessory for 2010? We think it’s kinda tacky even if it is Chanel… Link Seen @florencedesruol & @lagrenadine
Grandpa Sarko
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French president Sarko is a grandfather. His silver-spoon, golden-boy son Jean got busy young (23) and gave the kid “an unusual” name Link
Noël vert
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Paris artist recycles plastic bottles into Christmas decorations in Paris for eco-awareness: Link
Have you seen them all?
1. Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain (2000), de Jean-Pierre Jeunet : 23 115 858 entrées
2. La Marche de l’empereur (2004), de Luc Jacquet : 19 962 345
3. Astérix et Obélix, mission Cléopâtre (2001), d’Alain Chabat : 10 212 943
4. Astérix aux Jeux olympiques (2007), de Thomas Langmann et Frédéric Forestier : 9 404 403
5. Le Pacte des loups (2001), de Christophe Gans : 7 419 375
6. Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis (2008), de Dany Boon : 6 105 290
7. La Môme (2006), d’Olivier Dahan : 6 064 512
8. Les Rivières pourpres (2000), de Mathieu Kassovitz : 5 996 128
9. Coco avant Chanel (2009), d’Anne Fontaine : 5 303 754
10. Les Choristes (2003), de Christophe Barratier : 5 289 122.
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The 10 French films of the last decade that had the most box-office success outside of France: Link
More French lit on audio
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Listen to, share and download French classics at Wordiz like “L`Eternité” by Arthur Rimbaud.