Learn French in an Immersive Environment at CIDEF

The CIDEF (International Center for French Studies), which is affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities at the Catholic University of the West in Angers, was established in 1947.
Le Weekend 1/19/24: How France Captures the Souls of Writers ??

“Being a stranger in a strange land is always good for a writer.”
Love in France: The Peach Pie

When I came offstage, a boy was standing there.
Spinach Soufflé, a Spring Green & Winter Weeknight Cupboard Supper

You likely already have everything you need in your fridge and cupboard!
Verte Chaud, A.K.A. Chartreuse Hot Chocolate

Chartreuse is practically a health food, after all.
French Bloom’s Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine Brings Prestige to Sober-Curious Culture

It’s the apéritif for a new era, proof that celebration and intoxication don’t need to go hand in hand… even in France.
Your Perfect France: Win an All-Inclusive Springtime Trip to Champagne, for Two!

We have partnered with prestigious French brands to craft the perfect trip to Provence.
Le Weekend, 1/12/24: Why Margarine was Invented in France and The Lost Speech Given by MLK Jr. in 1965 in Paris ??

The first margarine was beef tallow, or suet, churned smooth and flavored with milk.
The Rev. MLK Jr. at the American Church in Paris in 1965

In 1965, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. went to Paris…
7 Great Ways to Explore Normandy in the Winter

What to do and where to go in Normandy in the winter.
Midweek Distractions 1/10/24: Unforgettable French Food Moments

The Proustian madeleine I can’t get out of my mind…
Japonisme: Why is Japanese Culture so Popular in France?

France and Japan, separated by thousands of miles, have more in common than you’d think.

