Margaret Schmidt

Students learned some traditional dances that are part of Breton culture.

Students had the opportunity to explore French culture through cuisine during an atelier pâtisserie, a pastry workshop, with Chef Christine! Following the chef's directions, they prepared a tarte tatin (an... keep reading

This week's theme has been about discovering organizations that support local initiatives. Wednesday, students learned about an urban community garden whose mission is to provide gardening space and advice to... keep reading

Do you know how to dance breton? Wednesday afternoon we took a deep dive into an essential part of Breton culture , la danse brétonne. In addition to learning some... keep reading

Our first week in Rennes included a guided visit of the Centre Ville in an unconventional way. We discovered elements of the culture and history of Rennes and Brittany through... keep reading

This past weekend we had an exciting overnight trip to the Cornouaille region of la Bretagne. We were deep in Breton culture, where all the street and road signs appeared... keep reading

Students are learning daily about what it means to be a "Rennais" or "Rennaise", residents of the city of Rennes who are both French and Breton. We've met people who... keep reading

Our first week in Rennes included several guided visits of the Centre Ville, but in non-traditional ways. We discovered some of the history of Rennes via a "Rallye de 5... keep reading