https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf A display of the wonderful French culture. en-us 2021-10-19 03:41:11 UTC 2025-12-25 08:34:56 UTC hello@padlet.com srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826038372 Marianne in a copper statue state. ]]> 2021-10-19 03:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826038372 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826039441 A Marianne statue displayed in most government buildings. ]]> 2021-10-19 03:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826039441 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826040086 "Marianne the revolutionary"]]> 2021-10-19 03:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826040086 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826044935 Meet Guignol! France's most famous, well--guignol! (Guignol means puppet in French) He is known for his wit and humor. ]]> 2021-10-19 03:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826044935 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826046693 Over 200 years later, and Guignol is still captivating audiences and filling seats. ]]> 2021-10-19 03:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826046693 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826047427 Guignol and a supporting character. ]]> 2021-10-19 03:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826047427 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826055819 Here are the 13 regions of France. Prior to 2016, there were more. They were combined for financial purposes. ]]> 2021-10-19 03:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826055819 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826057176 This is the best song to become familiar with the regions!]]> 2021-10-19 03:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826057176 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826060567 Gong a level deeper, this is the arrondissements of Paris, which are located in the region of Il de France. Currently, there are 16 official arrondissements. #1-4 are now governed as one. Each arrondissement is named with a number and name relating to a staute within the department. ]]> 2021-10-19 03:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826060567 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826062836 The Eiffel Tower is the most famous structure in France. It stands at over 1,000ft tall. There is an observation deck about half way up where you can have dinner. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826062836 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826071445 The Louve houses some of the most famous artwork in the world. It is also the most visited museum in the world. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826071445 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826072775 Within the Louve, you'll find DaVinci's Mona Lisa. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826072775 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826075547 L'arc de Triomphe is situated in a huge round about in France. It is at the end of the Champs Elysse. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826075547 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826079003 Speaking of the Champs Elysse, here she is! The Champs Elysse is the French equivalent of 5th Avenue (but nicer).]]> 2021-10-19 04:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826079003 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826080922 Pictured here is Notre Dame Cathedral--a French Catholic church located on the Il de la Cite, an island on the Siene River. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826080922 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826082281 Notre Dame is currently closed after suffering a devastating fire in April of 2019. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826082281 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826084119 Here is my favorite Chateaux in the Loire Valley. It is named Chenonceau. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826084119 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826089734 Weddings are very similar to what occurs in the US. There is a ceremony, a cocktail hour, and a reception. This one happens to be in a chateaux that you will not find in the US!]]> 2021-10-19 04:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826089734 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826091353 You also will not find this beautiful croquembouche, a wedding cake made of cream puffs! There are a tradition and are at virtually every French wedding. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826091353 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826094621 Recently, many couples have elected to get "PACSed". It is the US equivalent of filing for a civil union. They are very easy to dissolve and can act as a "trial marriage". In 2018, 40% of PACS's were dissolved due to couples proceeding to marriage. This has been the choice for years for LGBTQ couples who were denied the right to wed.  ]]> 2021-10-19 04:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826094621 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826097345 Birth success is very important to the French people. Therefore, IVF, a method of artificially getting pregnant, is covered by the government until age 43. Note: This is NOT covered for LGBTQ folks. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826097345 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826099509 Catholicism is the dominant religion in France with over 41% of the population practicing. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826099509 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826100928 40% of the population do not actively practice a religion. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826100928 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826101920 The rest of the population practice various religions. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826101920 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826104693 Each region has a unique and extensive variety of cuisine, cheese, and wines. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826104693 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826105535 Bœuf Burguinnone from Burgundy! ]]> 2021-10-19 04:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826105535 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826106158 Bouillabaisse from Provence. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826106158 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826107069 Crèpes from Normany! (Note: Many actual French Crèpes are savory)]]> 2021-10-19 04:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826107069 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826107634 Escargot is a dish best eaten in the Il de France region.]]> 2021-10-19 04:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826107634 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826110777 Many of the artists popular in the US today are popular around the globe--including France. Rather than focus on them, here are three of my favorite French artists:]]> 2021-10-19 04:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826110777 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826112158 Favorite Songs: On Ira, Paris sera tourjours Paris]]> 2021-10-19 04:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826112158 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826113747 Favorite Songs: Alors on danse, House'llelujah, Papaoutai]]> 2021-10-19 04:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826113747 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826115258 Favorite Songs: Andalouse, Où va le monde, Sonrisa, Besame]]> 2021-10-19 04:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826115258 srmuller1106 https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826119534 Marianne is the "lady liberty" of France, representing opposition to the monarchy. She was named after the most common name of French women at the time. There is some element of Uncle Sam there too. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/srmuller1106/zktmr71nglixb0mf/wish/1826119534