The document provides information about various aspects of French culture, including:
1) A brief overview of the French Revolution which started due to economic troubles from King Louis XIV's lavish spending and wars.
2) Famous French fashion designers like Louis Vuitton, Pierre Balmain, Christian Dior, and Coco Chanel who helped establish France as a leader in high fashion.
3) A crepe recipe written in both French and English ingredients and instructions.
2. Some French History The French Revolution started with economic troubles because of Louis XIV, his debts after building the lavish and very expensive palace of Versailles. Louis spent exorbitant amounts of money on entertainment and fighting several wars with different countries.
3. French Fashion Louis Vuitton, Pierre Balmain, Christian Dior and Coco Chanel are some of the biggest names in Fashion from France “ Haute Couture” – Clothes made specifically for a person by a fashion company, most exclusive clothing
5. French Food There are many French foods that come from the different peoples that live in France and from the different eras of Frances past. Some famous foods from France are the Éclair and Ratatouille They also have Escargot (snails)
6. French Holidays Bastille Day Celebrates the storming of the medieval fort The Bastille. Takes place on the 14 th of July. The prisoners were set free from the Bastille and walked the streets of Paris.
9. Ingredience for crepes 1 cup all-purpose farine 2 oeufs 1/2 cup lait 1/2 cup eau 1/4 teaspoon sel 2 tablespoons butter, melted
10. Crepe Recipe Part One In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the farine and the oeufs. Gradually add in the lait and eau, stirring to combine. Add the sel and butter; beat until smooth.
11. Crepe Recipe Part 2 Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
12. Crepe Recipe Part 3 Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot. Add Nutella
13. French Music One popular French musicians in France is Mc Solaar