Speak the Culture: France
Speak the Culture: France will show you the short cuts to the heart of French life. This easy to use cultural companion considers how it feels to have grown up with Cézanne, Camus, De Gaulle and Bardot; with a nonchalant shrug it captures the spirit of France and delves deep into the Gallic psyche.
Through exploring the people, the movements and the lifestyles that have shaped the French experience, you will come to an intimate understanding of France and the French.
For new residents, business travellers, holidaymakers, students and lovers of France everywhere, Speak the Culture: France is an entertaining, insightful companion and guide to an enviably rich civilisation at the heart of Europe.
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