“Douce France”, performed by Charles Trenet, is a nostalgic and heartfelt ode to the France of his childhood. Written during a turbulent period in French history, the song ... Read more!
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L’Amour est un Bouquet de Violettes: the story of the song
While hiking through the picturesque mountains of Savoie, I stumbled upon a cluster of violets, their delicate petals spread out like a vibrant tapestry against the green. Instantly, ... Read more!
La danse des canards
La danse des canards is a song composed by the Swiss accordionist Werner Thomas in 1957 and interpreted in French by Belgian singer J.J. Lionel in 1981.The story ... Read more!
Le temps du muguet
Le temps du muguet is a French song with lyrics dating from the mid-20th century.The story of "Le Temps du Muguet"Le temps du muguet is a song written ... Read more!
Que reste-t-il de nos amours: the story of the song
Que reste-t-il de nos amours ? (I wish you love) 🎵 … The song talks about what is left of love with a personal and poetic touch and ... Read more!
Autumn Leaves: the story of the song
Les Feuilles Mortes… The sight of a colourful autumn scene in a forest reminds us of a popular French song written in the aftermath of WW2. “Les Feuilles ... Read more!
Je vois la vie en rose: the story of the song
When we saw this amazing sunset over the city of Paris, we could have sung, “Je vois la vie en rose!” (Or should we say, “Je vois Paris en ... Read more!
“An Italian in Paris”: the Story of the Song
“An Italian in Paris” is a song by an Italian that describes Paris! In his album Amore Eterno (2007), Davide Esposito sings “Un italien à Paris” by alternating Italian and French ... Read more!
La Madrague: the story of the song
“La Madrague” is a famous French song recorded by Brigitte Bardot in 1963. We listened to the song on the last day of our French intensive course in ... Read more!
Sous le Ciel de Paris: the story of the song
“Sous le Ciel de Paris” (Under the Sky of Paris), performed by Édith Piaf, is a vivid ode to the city of Paris, portraying its various facets through ... Read more!
