This week’s carte postale comes from Toulon, a city in the south of France
Author: Darlene
Hello, I'm Darlene, creator of Bonjour: A Francophile Blog. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area with my husband and our two daughters. I've never met a chocolate chip cookie I didn't like.
Music Monday: Je l’ai jamais dit à personne
A love song by retired ice hockey player and singer-songwriter, Étienne Drapeau of Québec, Canada (2006)
Flashback Friday: Alameda’s 4th of July Parade 2017
The 4th of July Parade in Alameda, California (10 miles/16 km east of San Francisco) is one of the largest Independence Day parades in the United States, with over 170 floats and 2,500 participants. A little over 3 miles/5 km long, the parade route is also the longest route in the United States, drawing over … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Alameda’s 4th of July Parade 2017
Wednesday Postcard: Mâcon, France
This week's carte postale features several points of interest in the city of Mâcon, located in south Burgundy in east-central France
Bay to Breakers: San Francisco’s Famous Foot Race is Going Virtual
I’m a long-distance walker, not a runner, so I do Bay to Breakers for the fun of it! Here are my favorite memories and pictures from San Francisco’s famous foot race
Music Monday: Les étoiles
A song by American jazz singer, Melody Gardot (2009)
Wednesday Postcard: Oakland, California
This week's carte postale features the Cathedral of Christ the Light, located near Lake Merritt in Oakland, California
A Film About Friendship: Nous finirons ensemble
Do you tell little white lies?
Music Monday: Pour que tu m’aimes encore
Twenty-five years ago this week, this song topped the French music charts. It spent a total of 11 weeks at #1, making it one of Céline Dion’s biggest hits (1995)
Going Virtual: The 19th Sacramento French Film Festival
[Sponsored post] Calling all Francophiles, cinephiles, and French-language learners in the United States: let's watch 10 films in 10 days. The 19th Sacramento French Film Festival is going virtual from June 19-28, 2020
Wednesday Postcard: La Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal
This week’s cartes postales feature the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montréal, Québec, Canada
Music Monday: Je penserai à toi
A song by French-Canadian singer-songwriter, Annie Villeneuve (2005)
Music Monday: Dommage
A song from 2019 by French singer, Erza Muqoli (born 2005)
Love and Hate are Learned at Home
Not again! When will it stop? We seek justice for George Floyd and all black people around the world suffering senseless brutality at the hands of police. Black Lives Matter.Sadly, there are some people who choose to loot or destroy property during respectful vigils and orderly protests. I don't get that. What good will come … Continue reading Love and Hate are Learned at Home
Wednesday Postcard: Binz, Germany
This week's carte postale features the Kurhaus luxury hotel in the city of Binz on the German island of Rügen, located in the Baltic Sea
Music Monday: Entre toi et moi
A song by French singer and Star Academy 7 finalist, Mathieu Edward (2008)
The Awesome Music Project Published My Music Story
Here’s an excerpt: “Once in a blue moon, you encounter a beautiful piece of music that heals you. For me, that song is 'Born and Raised' by John Mayer”
A Touch of France in Yountville, California
In 2017, my family and I took a day trip to the charming town of Yountville in Napa Valley 🍇
Wednesday Postcard: Copacabana, New York City
This week's carte postale is one of my favorites. It features Monte Proser's Copacabana nightclub in New York City, which opened in 1940
Specialty’s Café & Bakery Closes After 33 Years
I’ve been going to Specialty’s Café & Bakery for work lunches for over 15 years. So when I learned that the San Francisco Bay Area-based chain would be permanently closing their doors after today, May 19, 2020, I was shocked! The reason for the closure? The pandemic. Their website explains that “Current market conditions attributed … Continue reading Specialty’s Café & Bakery Closes After 33 Years
