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The Coucou Blog: Culture

The 9 Best American Novels Set in France

September 27, 2021 / Culture

The 9 Best American Novels Set in France

A selection of the greatest American books about France that you should read this fall!

The Top Movies to Stream on France Channel

September 21, 2021 / Culture

The Top Movies to Stream on France Channel

We're excited to introduce you to France Channel, a streaming platform 100% dedicated to French…

French Street Artists You Should Know

September 7, 2021 / Culture

French Street Artists You Should Know

Famous French street artists and a map of where to find their art in Paris.

The Ultimate French Summer Pop Playlist

August 5, 2021 / Culture

The Ultimate French Summer Pop Playlist

From 1960 to 2021, here are the biggest and best French summer hits.

Paris Up Close: The Best Movies Set in the City of Lights

July 9, 2021 / Culture

Paris Up Close: The Best Movies Set in the City of Lights

Heading to Paris this summer? Here’s what you should watch in preparation!

Famous Gay French Fashion Designers

June 17, 2021 / Culture

Famous Gay French Fashion Designers

From Christian Dior to Simon Porte Jacquemus: how gay designers have shaped the French fashion…

10 Famous Gay and Bisexual French Authors and their Books

June 11, 2021 / Culture

10 Famous Gay and Bisexual French Authors and their Books

Discover some of France’s greatest 19th- and 20th-century gay and bisexual écrivain.es who continue to…

The Top 8 French LGBTQ+ Podcasts

June 3, 2021 / Culture

The Top 8 French LGBTQ+ Podcasts

Learn about the French drag scene, heteronormativity in France, gay adoption rights and much more!

Americans who write, sing, and host podcasts… from France!

May 13, 2021 / Culture

Americans who write, sing, and host podcasts… from France!

Lauren Collins, Pamela Druckerman, Lindsey Tramuta and many more!

Classic French Poems to Learn by Heart

April 22, 2021 / Kids

Classic French Poems to Learn by Heart

Discover some of the most famous French poems (and some beautiful Monet paintings along with…

The 9 Best Cartoon Shows for Kids Learning French

March 24, 2021 / Kids

The 9 Best Cartoon Shows for Kids Learning French

A list of our favorite classic French cartoons and where you can watch them!

The Top 8 French Feminist Songs and Anthems

March 18, 2021 / Culture

The Top 8 French Feminist Songs and Anthems

Debout les femmes! Celebrate International Women’s Month with our feminist playlist.

7 Key French Feminists You Should Read

March 8, 2021 / Culture

7 Key French Feminists You Should Read

Celebrate International Women’s Month by reading a French feminist’s book!

7 Contemporary Francophone Poets You Have to Read

February 19, 2021 / Culture

7 Contemporary Francophone Poets You Have to Read

Discover la poésie contemporaine with us!

Your Essential French Rom-Com List

February 10, 2021 / Culture

Your Essential French Rom-Com List

What better way to spend Valentine’s Day weekend than with one of these 14 French…

The Keys to a French Person’s Heart

February 5, 2021 / Culture

The Keys to a French Person’s Heart

Here’s what French people look for in a partner!

The Top French TV Shows and Movies to Stream in 2021

January 28, 2021 / Culture

The Top French TV Shows and Movies to Stream in 2021

French must-watches on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and more!

The Top 10 French Christmas Songs

December 16, 2020 / Culture

The Top 10 French Christmas Songs

A French Christmas playlist with classic carols and newer hits!

Raising Kids in France vs the US

December 10, 2020 / Kids

Raising Kids in France vs the US

Learn how to combine the arts of French and American parenting!

French and American Presidential Friendships: The Best and Worst

November 12, 2020 / Culture

French and American Presidential Friendships: The Best and Worst

Which French and American presidents became friends... and which became frenemies?

The 6 Most Haunted Chateaux in France

October 29, 2020 / Culture

The 6 Most Haunted Chateaux in France

The only french castles where you would absolutely never want to spend the night.

Emily in Paris: 9 Lessons for French Students & Fans

October 19, 2020 / Culture

Emily in Paris: 9 Lessons for French Students & Fans

Emily in Paris: do’s and don’ts by French teachers

9 of the Funniest French Stand Up Comedians

October 9, 2020 / Culture

9 of the Funniest French Stand Up Comedians

Need a laugh? Here are our favorite humoristes français!

French True Crime Podcasts, TV Shows, Movies and More

August 10, 2020 / Culture

French True Crime Podcasts, TV Shows, Movies and More

Uncover our favorite French true crime books, movies, TV shows, podcasts and YouTube channels!

The Other French Revolutions

July 16, 2020 / Culture

The Other French Revolutions

A guide to all the French revolutions you should know about!

Where to get your news in French

July 9, 2020 / Culture

Where to get your news in French

Stay on top of current French events while improving your language skills with our handy…

The Best French LQBTQ+ Movies

June 26, 2020 / Culture

The Best French LQBTQ+ Movies

Our list of culturally significant LGBTQ+ French movies to celebrate Pride!

The Best French Protest Songs

June 19, 2020 / Culture

The Best French Protest Songs

Protests and music have always gone hand in hand. The French love to protest, so…

French Resources about the Fight for Racial Justice

June 5, 2020 / Culture

French Resources about the Fight for Racial Justice

Book, movie, and podcast recommendations for learning more about the fight for racial equality in…

The Coucou guide to indie bookstores for the Francophiles in Minnesota

May 22, 2020 / Culture

The Coucou guide to indie bookstores for the Francophiles in Minnesota

Discover our favorite local and national independent bookstores for French books!

The Best Board and Card Games for Learning French

May 4, 2020 / Culture

The Best Board and Card Games for Learning French

Relax and have fun learning about French culture with these classic games.

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