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This approach to French culture includes exposure to various aspects of French civilization (way of life, fashions, etc.) through literature, cinema and Parisian trends.
Historical Figures • Joan of Arc and Anne of Brittany: Two women sacrificed for France. • François the first and Henry the IV: From the end of an era (the last of the Great) to the beginning of another.
• Napoleon the 1st to Charles de Gaulle: A vision of the France’s place in the world
The series of the “Greats” • The great historical figures committed to the state: Richelieu, Vauban, Colbert • The great royal mistresses: A. Sorel, D. de Poitiers, G. D’estrée, Mme de Montespan, Mme de Maintenon, la marquise de Pomadour • Some of the great explorers: Cartier, Bougainville, Carcot, P.E. Victor.
• Some of the great scientists: Descartes, Pateur, P. et M. Curie.
The Image of France • The Sorbonne and its historical figures: Robert de Sorbon, Héloïse et Adélard
• Luxury Fashion: C. Chanel, Guerlain et Cartier
Une approche incluant chaque fois que possible des élargissements vers le contexte général de civilisation (mode de vie, costume, etc.), la littérature, le cinéma et les références parisiennes.
I. Les personnages historiques
II. La série des « grands »
III. L’image française
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