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Et Voilà!Gustave EiffelIn today's episode, we discuss the life and accomplishments of France's most famous architect, Gustave Eiffel.2025-03-1006 minEt Voilà!Napoléon BonaparteIn today's episode, we are remembering the life and work of a French military genius, General Napoléon Bonaparte. Bonne écoute!2025-02-0204 minEt Voilà!Le Marquis de LaFayetteIn this episode, we invite you to learn about a hero of the American Revolutionary War.2025-01-0203 minEt Voilà!Marie CurieOur famous francophone person today is an iconic female scientist, a trailblazer, and a Nobel prize winner. Join us as we discuss the life and work of Marie Curie. 2024-11-1704 minEt Voilà!Céline DionWelcome to Season 5 of Et Voilà! In this episode we explore the life and career of Céline Dion, the French Canadian singer who moved the world to tears with her breathtaking performance of Edith Piaf's "L'Hymne à L'Amour" at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games. Bonne écoute!2024-10-1503 minEt Voilà!Crème brûléeFor our last episode of the 2023-24 school year, we invite you to savor a delicious cup of crème brûlée. Enjoy et 'bonnes vacances' !
2024-06-0502 minEt Voilà!Crème brûléeFor our last episode of the 2023-24 school year, we invite you to savor a delicious cup of crème brûlée. Enjoy et 'bonnes vacances' !2024-05-2902 minEt Voilà!ClafoutisMade with delicious berries, clafoutis is the quintessential summer dessert. In this episode, we invite you to come and enjoy a slice with us. 2024-05-2202 minEt Voilà!Croque Monsieur/Croque MadameOur menu today features 'croque monsieur' and 'croque madame' sandwiches. Please join us as we enjoy these tasty lunch choices. 2024-05-0502 minEt Voilà!Le festival de BessièresNot many have heard of the giant omelet festival, a fun celebration that takes place around Easter in the small town of Bessières, France. Join us today as we discover this lesser-known, very tasty tradition.2024-04-0903 minEt Voilà!ChocolatWho doesn't love chocolate-flavored desserts? Today's episode discusses the history of chocolate and names a few of the better known French chocolate desserts. 2024-03-1103 minEt Voilà!Les beignetsBeignets are a guilty pleasure, often associated with Mardi Gras. So share a few with us today. No guilt, we promise!2024-02-0902 minEt Voilà!La galette des roisAs is fitting for the beginning of January, we are offering you today a slice of our 'galette des rois'. Be sure to let us know if you got the fève!2024-01-1504 minEt Voilà!Les PalmiersToday's offerings are more often seen than talked about. They are best enjoyed with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Come learn a little more about these fun cookies we called 'palmiers'!2023-12-1803 minEt Voilà!La tarte aux pommesFrance and America both share a love of apple pie. So what better way for our LFS Café to celebrate Thanksgiving than to share with you a scrumptious slice of tarte aux pommes. Enjoy!2023-12-1803 minEt Voilà!Les croissantsFreshly baked, buttery croissants are on today's menu at our LFS Café. Come sit with us as we discuss how croissants are made and learn about their history.2023-11-1003 minEt Voilà!Choux à la crèmeWhether we call them choux à la crème or profiteroles, we all love cream puffs. Please stop by our LFS café today to sample a few of these delightful treats. 2023-10-1404 minEt Voilà!La cuisine française: les crêpesWelcome to a new season of Et Voilà! This year's eight grade class invites you to sit down at their café and savor some of their favorite French delicacies. On today's menu: les crêpes. Enjoy!2023-10-0603 minEt Voilà!La classe de 2023 dit "Au revoir"For this last episode of the school year, the 8th grade class of 2022-2023 shares favorite memories from LFS. 2023-06-0201 minEt Voilà!Le Palais de VersaillesNo trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the spectacular Palais de Versailles. Join us today as we learn about this famous historical landmark located just outside the city.2023-05-2403 minEt Voilà!Le Pont des ArtsToday, we are celebrating Valentine's Day by strolling along Le Pont des Arts, better known as the Parisian Love Lock Bridge. The locks may have now been removed, but the romantic appeal of this famous bridge remains. Joyeuse Saint Valentin!2023-02-1402 minEt Voilà!Les Catacombes de ParisDid you know that under the glamorous streets of Paris exist intricate tunnels of skulls and bones? In today's episode, we invite you to visit the Catacombs and discover their fascinating history and and how they've been used over the centuries.2022-12-1401 minEt Voilà!L'Amphithéâtre d'El JemToday, we venture a little further afield in the francophone world to visit the county of Tunisia. Come join us as we discover the archeological and historical marvel that is the Amphitheater of El Jem.2022-11-2204 minEt Voilà!La Tour EiffelWhen it comes to France's most iconic landmarks, the Eiffel Tower comes first to mind. In today's episode, we discuss the history and a few fun facts about this most well-known, most visited, most ubiquitous Parisian monument. 2022-10-2802 minEt Voilà!Le Mont Saint MichelToday, we invite you to discover Le Mont Saint Michel, an architectural and historical landmark located in Normandy. Enjoy!2022-10-1803 minEt Voilà!French and Francophone Landmarks: Le LouvreWelcome to the third season of Et Voilà, LFS School's 8th grade French podcast. Our theme this year will be French and Francophone most celebrated landmarks and our first episode invites you to discover France's most famous museum, Le Louvre. Enjoy!2022-09-3001 min
Et Voilà!La classe de 2022 dit "Au Revoir"In this episode, we are sharing a few favorite memories of our 8th grade year at Little Flower School. 2022-06-0202 minEt Voilà!L'école élementaireIn this episode, we take a look at l'école élémentaire, or elementary school in France, and compare the experience of French and American students in elementary school.2022-03-2502 minEt Voilà!Le petit-déjeunerWhat better way to start the day than with a warm croissant and une tasse de café-au-lait? Join us today as we chat over breakfast.2022-03-1003 minEt Voilà!L'ÉquitationOpinions vary on whether l'équitation should be considered a hobby, a sport, or an art form; or perhaps all of the above. In this episode, we recognize the long and noble history of horseback riding in France. We also learn some of the terminology and popular activities associated with horses and those who love to ride them. 2022-02-2203 minEt Voilà!L'architectureToday's episode highlights the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower, three iconic symbols of French architecture.2022-01-2803 minEt Voilà!L'École MaternelleIn this episode, we take a look at the French equivalent of preschool in America, l'école maternelle. 2021-12-0202 minEt Voilà!Le Tour de FranceEvery summer, a large group of intrepid bicyclists embarks on an adventurous journey throughout France. They ride through the Pyrenees and the Alps and other similarly beautiful and difficult terrains before crossing the finish line on the Champs Elysées 23 days later. Welcome to the Tour de France, everyone!2021-11-1802 minEt Voilà!Les beaux-artsIn this first episode of the Season 2 of Et Voilà, eight-grade LFS students discuss iconic paintings of Claude Monet and Auguste Renoir. A visit to the Louvre, anyone?2021-11-0403 minEt Voilà!La Fête des MèresIn France, as in many other francophone countries, Mother's Day is usually celebrated at the end of May. We are dedicating this last episode of the school year to all the moms who listen to our podcast. Bonne Fète des Mères! Happy summer! And don't forget to tune in again when we return in September!2021-05-2803 minEt Voilà!Eurovision FranceIn this episode, we turn our attention to the world of singing competitions. How does the French national singing contest, 'Eurovision-France: C'est Vous Qui Décidez', compare to the popular American program, The Voice?2021-05-1403 minEt Voilà!La Fête de la MusiqueEvery June, the French public welcomes the arrival of summer with a street music festival called, La Fête de la Musique. In this episode, we take a closer look at this popular celebration and wonder how it compares to the California music festival known as Coachella. 2021-04-3003 minEt Voilà!Macarons, anyone?What is round, soft, and sweet, and comes in all the colors of the rainbow? Macarons, of course! In today's episode, we are indulging our craving for France's most delicious cookie. Please join us!2021-04-1505 minEt Voilà!La Fête de PâquesEaster celebrations in France and the U.S. offer an interesting blend of similarities and differences. Listen to learn more. Happy Easter, or rather, Joyeuses Pâques!2021-03-3003 minEt Voilà!Le tennisThe French love the game of tennis. In this episode, we will discuss the origin of the game and why it is so popular in France. Have fun listening!2021-03-1904 minEt Voilà!Le footballSoccer is extremely popular in France. The fact that the country's team is the current 'world champion' is a matter of great national pride! In this episode, we will discuss the differences between how the game of soccer is perceived in France and in the U.S. 2021-03-0304 minEt Voilà!Mardi GrasThe city of New Orleans is famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations. But why is that? What is Mardi Gras? Where does it come from? In this first episode of their new podcast series 'Et Voilà!', eighth grade French students from Little Flower School take a look at the tradition of Mardi Gras.2021-02-1705 min