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The Coucou Blog: Culture

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 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.

The Coucou Guide to French Spirits, Liqueurs & Cocktails

April 24, 2020 / Culture

The Coucou Guide to French Spirits, Liqueurs & Cocktails

Everything you need to make the perfect drink à la française.

The Best French TV Shows on Amazon, Netflix & Hulu in 2020

April 17, 2020 / Culture

The Best French TV Shows on Amazon, Netflix & Hulu in 2020

Not sure what to watch during this confinement? We’ve got you covered!

Tips for Working Out (in French) at Home!

April 10, 2020 / Culture

Tips for Working Out (in French) at Home!

Our favorite Instagram accounts, YouTube channels, and apps for learning French while you work out!

Homage to Astérix

March 31, 2020 / Culture

Homage to Astérix

This is the perfect moment to celebrate the beloved characters Astérix and Obélix

7 tips to practice your French at home

March 23, 2020 / Culture

7 tips to practice your French at home

How to stay immersed in French culture at home!

Top 7 French Feminist podcasts

March 10, 2020 / Culture

Top 7 French Feminist podcasts

Celebrate International Women's Day by listening to a feminist podcast in French!

The History of French: 5 Surprising Facts

February 20, 2020 / Learning French

The History of French: 5 Surprising Facts

The history of French is rich, surprising, and often hilarious!

The Top 10 French Songs of the 2010s

February 14, 2020 / Culture

The Top 10 French Songs of the 2010s

2020 is finally here and so is our list of the best songs of the…

THE BEST OF FRENCH CINEMA SINCE 2000 – BY GENRE

January 16, 2020 / Culture

THE BEST OF FRENCH CINEMA SINCE 2000 – BY GENRE

Discover more of our favorite 21st-century French films including Les Misérables!

The Best of French Cinema since 2000 – By Director

January 10, 2020 / Culture

The Best of French Cinema since 2000 – By Director

Find out who our favorite contemporary French directors are!

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