Movie- The Mauritanian with Tahar Rahim
The Mauritanian just won a Golden Globes award last night with Jodie Foster for best actress in a supporting role. But she is not the only reason why you should watch it. It is the compelling true story of Mohamedou Ould Al Slahi who ended up in Guantanamo after his...
Entwined – A Wonderland of Lights for the Golden Gate Park anniversary
(Updated on Feb. 26th) The Golden Gate Park shines for the darkest months of the Winter with Entwined, an art installation that transforms the Peacock Meadow into an enchanted forest of ever-changing lights. This is the last act of celebration of the Golden Gate Park...
French movie – Keep an eye out with Benoit Poelvoorde (2018)
The latest deranged delight by French absurdist Quentin Dupieux, Keep An Eye Out is a breakneck-paced cop comedy starring Belgian funnyman Benoît Poelvoorde (Man Bites Dog) as Commissaire Buran, a good, bad cop interrogating Fugain (Grégoire Ludig), an average Joe who...
Documentary – Marie Suize Pantalon, French gold miner and more
Let's celebrate Women's History Month with this documentary that tells the story of Marie Suize Pantalon, who traveled from France to California in 1850 during the Gold Rush. She became a successful gold miner and winemaker in an essentially masculine environment. She...
Did you know Lawrence Ferlinghetti had French roots?
If you live in San Francisco, you have heard about Lawrence Ferlinghetti, but did you know that this famous centenarian had French roots? The legendary poet associated with the Beat Generation passed away on Tuesday, 101 years old. The founder of City Lights...
French DJ releases four tracks for Ian Urbina’s Outlaw Music Project
What happens when you mix a seasoned hard-hitting American journalist and an up-and-coming French musical talent? Answer: An ethereal journey that takes you around the world; above and below the waves. Words marry sound; sound marries global oceanographic affairs....
Pop-up Sale: French Second-Hand Clothing (women & kids)
Les Parisiennes are hosting their first private outdoor sale of 2021 offering high end second-hand Parisian style clothes for WOMEN and KIDS (0 - 12 years old) and are inviting two guests : Picky Monday, a new sustainable online store offering pre-loved fashion for...
Goûté Bakery: the new French home-bakery launches on Instagram
Four ingredients: a pandemic, Instagram, a coach and a millennial, this is the recipe for launching a "Home-Bakery", which has apparently become a real trend. Alice, a Frenchwoman living in San Francisco, readily describes herself as a "basic foodie, rather focused on...
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Atelier des Lumières – Immersive Van Gogh in San Francisco
The world-renowned immersive digital experience Immersive Van Gogh initially created by Atelier des Lumieres Paris, and already seen by more than two million visitors worldwide, has been revisited before coming to San Francisco. Produced by Lighthouse Immersive,...
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FACCSF – There is No Planet B: Actions for a Brighter Future
For the 11th edition of their France vs Silicon Valley series, the French American Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco in collaboration with Challenge magazine will discuss the various actions that can take place for a long-lasting effect on our planet. During this...
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Mapstr, an app to broaden your horizons and share
The Consulate General de France in San Francisco launches its Mapstr map to help the French local traders including artisans, producers, restaurant owners, and actors in the hospitality industry to make themselves more visible and to boost solidarity among the...
OFALycée, The choice of French remote learning for all the right reasons
Sponsored article - The concept of OFALycée was born before the COVID era. Distance education was chosen to meet a need that could not be achieved face-to-face: how to pursue an education "à la française" while benefiting from...
Getaway, Family Week-End in Calistoga
Let's explore our beautiful bay area and Calistoga is a wise choice for a nice getaway! At 1h30 north of San Francisco, Calistoga is a charming little town in the Napa Valley. Its location at the foot of Mount St. Helena gives it an atmosphere that is a little...
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Movie- The Mauritanian with Tahar Rahim
The Mauritanian just won a Golden Globes award last night with Jodie Foster for best actress in a supporting role. But she is not the only reason why you should watch it. It is the compelling true story of Mohamedou Ould Al Slahi who ended up in Guantanamo after his...
Entwined – A Wonderland of Lights for the Golden Gate Park anniversary
(Updated on Feb. 26th) The Golden Gate Park shines for the darkest months of the Winter with Entwined, an art installation that transforms the Peacock Meadow into an enchanted forest of ever-changing lights. This is the last act of celebration of the Golden Gate Park...
French movie – Keep an eye out with Benoit Poelvoorde (2018)
The latest deranged delight by French absurdist Quentin Dupieux, Keep An Eye Out is a breakneck-paced cop comedy starring Belgian funnyman Benoît Poelvoorde (Man Bites Dog) as Commissaire Buran, a good, bad cop interrogating Fugain (Grégoire Ludig), an average Joe who...