Cultural Scavenger Hunt
French II Block 2
L'annulation des élections municipales de Vénissieux confirmée
On February 4th, it was confirmed that an election in France was cancelled.
Claude Monet
Claude Monet was a famous French painter, whose specialty with impressionism. His work contributed greatly to many art movements until his death in 1926.
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Claude Monet
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Bibliography: Biography.com,. 'Claude Monet'. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Feb. 2015.
Nadia Boulanger
Nadia Boulanger was a famous French composer and conductor. She was the first woman to conduct the Boston and New York Philharmonic orchestras.
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Nadia Boulanger
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Bibliography: Biography.com,. 'Nadia Boulanger'. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Feb. 2015.
Jean Vigo
Jean Vigo was a famous French director and screenwriter. He is most notorious for Zéro de Conduite and L'Atlante.
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Jean Vigo
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Bibliography: Biography.com,. 'Jean Vigo'. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Feb. 2015.
Greengages
This is essentially a European plum. Greengages are described as a sweet and juicy, and also frequently referred to as the best fruit in the world.
Cardoon
This is also known as a globe artichoke and is often very thistle-like. Flowers bloom and when it reaches this point in growth, it is time for the cardoon to be cultivated.
Origin
Both fruit and vegetable originated in southern France.
La Patisserie
La Patisserie is notorious for it's influence of French pastries, but both lunch and dinner are also offered. All dishes are very fresh and provide a wide range of food choices.
Location: 627 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC, United States
Phone: 704.799.3355
French Postage
€1,20 = $1.35
Louisiana
As the French established large settlements in a region called "New France" many settlers migrated to Louisiana, therefore giving the state a French background.
Vermont
Vermont was also flooded with settlers and adapted a French-based name over the years.
French States
Above are highlighted states that have a French origin.
Francs in Africa
5 francs = $5.40
Napoleon Bonaparte
Bonaparte was a very prominent political leader throughout the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. His dictatorship perspective made him crave domination over Europe and the United States. He eventually was exiled to the island of St. Helena when he lost the Battle of Waterloo.