French Links

Language Learning

Allez Viens - http://www.go.hrw.com
     This is the official site for the Allez Viens textbook. You can find supplemental information for each chapter. There are study aids, quizzes and much more. It is a great learning tool.

Zut! - http://www.zut.org.uk/Home.html
     This website is a great tool to use to practice vocabulary and grammar. The activities are divided up by grade level. There are interactive games, listening activities and writing exercises.

ARTFL Encyclopedia - http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/efts/ARTFL/projects/encyc/
     Designed by the American and French Research on the Treasury of the French Language (ARTFL), this site is a searchable encyclopedia. It is free to access all content and all of the articles are written in French.

ARTFL Dictionary - http://humanities.uchicago.edu/orgs/ARTFL/forms_unrest/FR-ENG.html
     Need a French dictionary? Look no further. This site is a reliable French/English dictionary. It allows you to type in a word and it will translate it into French and provide the definition.

Numbers - http://www.kameleo.com/french/JEU-Ch0-Chiffres0a20.html
     Learn the numbers 1-20 in French easily and quickly. This site allows you to hear the pronunciation of each number.

Grammar - http://globegate.utm.edu/french/globegate_mirror/gramm.html
     Have trouble with French grammar? This site offers links to every grammar concept. It provides charts and detailed explanations of grammar concepts. It is helpful to use as an aid or a study tool.

Tourism

Travel Guide - http://www.franceguide.com/prehome.asp
     This is the official site for tourism through the government. This site allows you to choose your destination in France and provides information for every traveler. It allows you to plan trips, seek out hotels and become familiar with the cities of France.

Eiffel Tower - http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/
     This is the official site for the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The site offers a plethora of information concerning the Eiffel Tower. It chronicles the history of it, the building of it, videos and picture galleries.

Versailles - http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/
     Versailles is an incredibly historical place in France. This site allows you to travel through the museum and palace of Versailles from your own home. Also, it has information on planning a visit and what is on exhibit.

Louvre - http://www.louvre.fr
     Massive in size, the Louvre is located at the heart of Paris. The official site of the Louvre museum allows you to travel through its halls with a virtual tour. There is information on planning a visit, current art exhibits and also the history of the Louvre.

Nice - http://www.kameleo.com/french/PDN-Menu.html
     Take a vacation to Nice in the south of France without ever leaving your home. This site allows you to browse the historical sits of Nice.

Literature

Le Monde - http://www.lemonde.fr/
     Stay current with the news in France by reading Le Monde online. It is one of France's most popular newspapers. There is no subscription necessary to enter the site and read the articles.
    
Le Parisien - http://www.leparisien.com/home/info/faitsdivers/index.htm
     Interested in Paris? You can stay current with the news in Paris by accessing this online newspaper that is specific to Paris. Le Parisien will allow you to read all about the most current events and weather in the city of romance.

Online Magazine - http://www2.canoe.com/artsetculture/
     Keep up on the pop culture of Canada. This online magazine will let you read all about the latest movies, music and stars.

Stories - http://www.chez.com/feeclochette/andersen.htm
     This site has many of Hans Christian Andersen's stories in French. You can access the full text of each story. It is a great way to improve reading skills.

Fairy Tales - http://www.alyon.org/litterature/livres/XVIII/esprit_salon/perrault
     Charles Perrault is one of the most famous fairy tale writers in the world. His stories have been told for hundreds of years. His tales are known throughout the world. This site allows you to access the full text of several of his most famous works.

Culture

Calendar - http://www.kameleo.com/french/EDF-Cal-Frame.html
     This site is a calendar for the Francophone world. It has all of the French holidays and important days. It is informative and interesting.

Asterix - http://www.asterix.tm.fr/
     The official site for the most famous comic in France. Asterix and his friends travel throughout history in his comic strip. It is a fun way to learn about the history and culture of France.

Lascaux - http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/
     The Cave of Lascaux is where the first forms of art were found. It is an ancient site where the cave paintings can still be seen today. This is the official site of the cave. It allows you to see the paintings and learn about its rich history.

General Culture - http://www.culture.fr/
     This site allows you to access information about several different cultural categories. There is information about cinema, museums, archaeology, music, books and much more. It provides information pertaining to specific regions of France as well.

Food

Le Fromage - http://www.francefromage.com/default.asp
     Cheese is one of the most popular foods of France. This site is devoted to the history, production and classification of the hundreds of types of cheeses native to France. It has each cheese listed by the region that it comes from.

Dessert Recipes - www.ufrp7.math.jussieu.fr/~jas/cuisine/dessert.html
     Looking for a French desert recipe. This site has countless delicious recipes in French. The measurements are all in metric units, so it will give you practice with conversions.

Cordon Bleu - http://www.cordonbleu.net/flashindex.html
     This is the world's top cooking school. It is located in Paris. This site allows you to access information concerning where the top chefs learn the trade.

Food Dictionary - http://www.artculinaire.ch/voc/index.php4
     This site offers the French terms for cuisine. It is alphabetically organized and is easy to use.