The local tourism office is sharing this slideshow with all lovers of the Basque country-Béarn region on their Facebook page today February 14. This selection particularly showcases the mountains , the spectacular nature and fauna, and a slow way of living. The buzz of the trendy coast and life in the quaint villages will be for another time. I [...]
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Here is a February 2012 newsletter sent out to families with a interest in linguistic and French immersion programs. As the programs are now outlined on the web site, families are invited to review the brochures.
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Europe, and both sides of the Basque countries have not been spared, are experiencing a cold spell. My Canadian content leads me to smile as indeed there is so little white stuff on the ground but my French Basque origins make me realize how magic, fantastic or worrysome for others the sight of snow and deep cold [...]
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My Canadian husband shared this article with me since raising a family with the references of two different cultures is our daily fare. Will not comment further since I have not read the book but clearly I can see why there was matter for research in comparing the parenting styles between French and anglo approaches. I [...]
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An excuse to head to the Bordeaux area for a couple of days to enjoy special wines in special settings in the company of like minded connaisseurs . Expérience Authentique can help you plan your vacation around that week-end and possibly extend it into other nearby areas to enjoy the great contrasts and rich culture of [...]
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Here is an American view on the type of cultural adjustment it takes for an avid American skier to enjoy skiing in the Pyrénées the Spanish way. I can relate to that lifestyle around skiing in the Pyrénées although the Spanish have perfected it over the French, with late start up time, long lunches in the [...]
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Just back from 18 days in Southwest France. Time with family and friends and enjoyment of the region was my main agenda. I only worked for a few days at the end of the stay, meeting with local service providers, visiting homes and hotels. Here are a few samples of what Southwest France can feel like [...]
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Here is some material to feed the stereotype: the French take their food seriously… even when on skis or snow shoes, and even more in the Southwest of France. While in Baréges- La Mongie, at the foot of the Tourmalet pass ( a well known pass by fans of the Tour de France), and taking a [...]
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Here is a low key video I took with my phone in Bayonne on December 31st. A local musical group, Baionan Kantuz, was inviting anyone to join them to sing in Basque at noon under the arches of the cloister of Bayonne to mark the end of the year. Hundreds of people responded, the joy [...]
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Michel Hacala, whose work is featured throughout the site of Expérience Authentique ( plus a dedicated section) , is exhibiting some of his work in Bayonne at the Musée Basque until the end of January 2012. This project was partly inspired by a work trip he took to the shores of the St Lawrence river [...]
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