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NewsletterSeptember 2012 French Food in LADuring my vacation I had the opportunity to eat at Taix restaurant in my old Echo Park neighborhood. I remember Taix from when I was a kid and ordered escargot for my birthday! This time I had the fish. La RentréeSeptember means the end of summer vacation for many and back to school for students. What the French call La Rentrée. This year school: k-12 starts on September 4th. Vincent Peillon, the new Minister for Education, proposed a change in number of school days and the length of summer vacation. On an average French students attend 140 days of school per year, whereas American students average 180 and UK students 195. French students’ school day is longer, usually six hours. Events in FranceHere are two events coming up in France. The first is Journées européennes du Patrimoine - European Heritage Days taking place September 15-16. Journées européennes du Patrimoine is a great way to see buildings in France normally closed to the public. Last year I discovered the longest table in France. Another plus, public museums in France are free, and private museums offer reduced admission. Expats RadioDuring the summer I had the chance to be on Expats Radio. In my first visit I talked about my site, why I moved to France and problems Americans can face when they move here. In my second visit I talked about news and current events in France. The plan is for me to come on at least once a month. Please have a listen! Le French BookIf you love to read well-written mysteries, edge-of-your seat suspense and gripping thrillers, particularly when they are set in France, than you are going to love Le French Book. This digital-first publisher founded by longtime American in France, Anne Trager, specializes in “French Books you’ll love in English." They are starting off with three critically acclaimed crime fiction novels, including one by “the French Michael Connelly.” For September, they are getting the word out about The Paris Lawyer by Sylvie Granotier. Award-winning author Thomas H. Cook describes it as "beautifully written and elegantly structured.” For the first time, this acclaimed master of crime fiction is now available in English. Find out more at www.theparislawyer.com. Keep your eyes out for a huge promotion they plan this month. Sign up for their newsletter so you don't miss any free gifts and prizes. More End of Summer ReadingThe Chapel in the Woods: Fancy a French mystery laced with sunshine and good food? Follow @jeffsteiner |
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