Emily Thomas
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Le Parlement, symbole de la Bretagne
Today students had the opportunity to visit the Parlement de Bretagne, the main heritage site of Rennes and historical symbol of Bretagne. Students learned about the French judicial system as... keep reading
Street Art à Rennes
What is art and how does it reflect or define a culture? This week students are exploring the theme of creativity. Students are using their growing language skills to express... keep reading
La Cuisine Française
Today we had a cooking class at L'Atelier Gourmand. The students were excited to learn about French cuisine and try their hand at making their very own Sablé Breton Tartelette... keep reading
And so it begins....
Today marks the début of our program--first day of class, first commnity conversation, first cultural excursion. Students started the morning with their professors, jumping right in to the language and... keep reading
Le Humanlab
Humanlab is a digital manufacturing lab that helps design and manufacture items that help people with special challenges in their daily life. Humanlab's mission is to provide individuals with disabilities... keep reading
L'Hôtel Pasteur
Today we were treated to a tour of the Hôtel Pasteur, an ambitious project that has transformed an old building into a preschool, an Édulab, and a projects hall. The... keep reading
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. -Edgar Degas Today we visited to Musée des Beaux Arts in Rennes. Dating back to the 18th century... keep reading
Atelier Patissier
Culture is made up of many things, but the favorite of most people is the food. La gastronomie française is something everyone must experience at least once in their lives... keep reading
Discovering Rennes Through Our 5 Senses
The city of Rennes, like all of France, is rich with history. With a guide from the tourist office leading us, we walked through the old part of Rennes and... keep reading