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Understanding French vide greniers, braderies and brocantes
Similar to flea markets and car boot sales, the season for these events starts in September
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Bayeux Tapestry on display at the British Museum: things you may not know about iconic artefact
The woven work - which may not be that French after all - is set to feature in a dedicated exhibition from September 10 - July 11
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Five films and series to watch in September to improve your French
Sports documentary, comedies, and France’s most anticipated flick of the year included in busy month
Online video shows Belle Époque-era Parisian life
Footage features Notre Dame Cathedral in 1896, the Champs-Élysées in 1899 ... and the moving walkway at the Paris Exposition in 1900
A short film offering an insight into life in Belle Époque-era Paris caught our eye this week - and we wanted to share it with you here.
The film - on Youtube - has been put together by Guy Jones, from original footage by the Lumière company between 1896 and 1900. He said in the notes the images have been slowed down slightly to a natural speed and sound has been added for ambience.
It features Notre Dame Cathedral in 1896, the Champs-Élysées in 1899 - watch out for the cyclist crossing traffic - fire engines heading to an emergency in 1897 and the moving walkway at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
He has put together other historic films, including this sweet minute-long one showing children playing marbles in Lyon from 1896.
And this one of families enjoying the beach in Biarritz.
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