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Best French Websites for Francophiles

Whether you’re a fluent French speaker or a new Francophile, one of the best ways to connect with French language and culture is online! We’ve put together a list of our favorite websites that will appeal to French lovers everywhere.


The Local

The Local is a news website that reports France’s news in English. Their articles and videos cover topics like breaking news, immigration, European issues, international travel, and more. The Local also offers a ‘French Word of the Day’ that French learners of any level will enjoy.

France 24

France 24 is a French news outlet that broadcasts international news in French. In addition to a plethora of articles to read, France 24 produces a number of video series that you can enjoy for free on the web.

France Today

France Today is a website for Francophiles that produces content about French travel, culture, gastronomy, shopping & entertainment, art & design, society & politics, real estate for sale, and holiday rentals. Their website has tons of posts to read under all of these categories and even has an informative interactive map of France to explore.

Frenchly

Frenchly is a robust English-language website for Francophiles in the US and abroad, covering news, arts, culture, style, and all things French. Frenchly’s English language articles on both educational and recreational topics are sure to pique your interest.

French Morning

French Morning is the French-language version of Frenchly. Get all the same amazing content for Francophiles plus the possibility to read it in French!

French Crazy

French Crazy is a site designed for French learners. With articles about French-learning, studying and moving abroad, French culture, and more, French Crazy will help you take your French-language journey beyond the classroom.

French Culture

French Culture, produced by the Cultural Services division of the French Embassy in the United States, promotes the best of French arts, literature, cinema, language, and higher education across the United States. Publishing both English and French-language content and publicizing events Francophiles are sure to enjoy, French Culture is a wonderful resource.

The Francofile

If you’re reading this, you probably already know a little something about our website. We offer blog posts about language learning, the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), French higher education, life in France, and other personal topics all from the perspective of two American Francophiles.

We hope you connect with one of these websites and find a way to nurture your love for French using online resources. What’s your go-to website for French news and culture? Let us know in a comment!

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