Quebec articles Tag

Beef mince gratin in the style of Quebec poutine

hopped parsley. Note: For this recipe, I used sweet potato fries but you can certainly use classic potato-based fries. Poutine Sauce Preparation The Quebec-style ground beef poutine gratin is a comforting dish made with fries, ground beef, and brown gravy. I recommend baking the fries in the oven w ...

24
Apr
2024

Paris Book Fair: the Paris book fair at Porte de Versailles

ated each year to a different theme: Germany (1989), India (1990), Italy (1991), Spain (1992), the United States (1996), Japan (1997), Brazil (1998), Quebec (1999), Portugal (2000), Germany (2001), Italy (2002), Dutch-language literature (2003), Chinese letters (2004), Russia (2005), the Francophoni ...

22
Mar
2007

Trivial Pursuit: the most famous trivia game.

A game from Quebec. Did you know that Trivial Pursuit, the globally known and loved quiz game, was born in Quebec? This famous board game based on general knowledge questions was imagined by two Quebecers, Chris Haney and Scott Abbott. Its first edition was commercialized starting from 1981. In Fr ...

28
Dec
2007

I am Céline Dion: 5 things to know about the Prime Video event documentary

o her immense Las Vegas property where she lives with her sons and her dog. However, no other inhabitants of the house appear in the film where only the Quebec star speaks directly to the camera. This directorial choice creates a profound sense of solitude, contrasting with archival footage, especi ...

24
June
2024

45 years of Starmania: an anniversary evening on France 2

An eventful birthday The rock opera Starmania was born 45 years ago from the artistic collaboration between French composer Michel Berger and Quebec lyricist Luc Plamondon. To properly celebrate this anniversary, France 2 is organizing a special evening on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 9:05 PM. ...

15
Nov
2024

Carnival of Nice

ccupies a privileged place in the heart of these battles. The splendor of such a corso, of typically Nice inspiration, has seduced the United States, Quebec, England, Tahiti and our Neighbors Italy. Nice exports all over the world this know-how of elegance, beauty and charm that are the Battles o ...

23
Jan
2007

Scrabble: 75 years of success.

rms, and conjugated verbs). It includes words from common dictionaries, such as Larousse and Robert, as well as many words from Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec, and African countries. In the 2004 edition, 369,085 words are accepted, including 75 two-letter words, 571 three-letter words, 2,364 four-let ...

21
Mar
2007

I will sleep at your place: 20 years of travels and encounters.

s in the episodes of "J'irai dormir chez vous" based on his desire to discover a particular destination. The reporter and host has already been to Mali, Quebec, Morocco, Switzerland, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Australia, Vanuatu, Cambodia, China, Japan, India, United Arab Emirates, ...

03
Oct
2007

Parades: the street arts festival of Nanterre.

circus, music, dance, puppets and workshops for children. This year, artists from Japan, Burkina Faso, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Quebec and France will enchant the streets of the city. Practical information. Parade(s), the street arts festival will take place from Friday, June 2 ...

28
May
2013

Music: 5 things you need to know about singer Adele

mber 19 sold 660,000 units in 3 days, which already makes it the best-selling album of 2021. 4- She collaborates with Xavier Dolan for his videos. Quebec filmmaker Xavier Dolan directed the video for the single Easy on me. Adele, who had already collaborated with him for the Hello video a few ...

25
Nov
2021

Games: The 5 most popular casino games

ntury or during the 18th century under the name 21. Today, it is popular in both physical casinos and virtual casinos, such as paid online casinos in Quebec. 5- Craps craps, which is played with dice, is very popular in North America and somewhat less known in Europe. It is a money game played wi ...

09
Feb
2022

Return of Star Ac on TF1: what you need to know in 5 questions

f teachers, where we may find former candidates who have marked the history of this program ... TF1 could also be inspired by the Star Académie in Quebec, which had recruited, in February 2021, prestigious teachers like Mika, Lara Fabian and Xavier Dolan. 5- When will the program be broadcas ...

03
June
2022

Wallace fountains: discreet symbols of Paris

ers from all over the world. They can be seen in public spaces in cities as diverse as Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, San Sebastian in Spain or Granby in Quebec. Even more amazingly, some private collectors have this Parisian fountain model built for them! ...

15
Dec
2022

The Belem: 5 unusual facts about the famous sailboat.

e 1986. This proud ship also represents France at major international events. It participated in the 400th anniversary of the founding of the city of Quebec in 2008. In 2012, it represented our country in London for the Olympic Games and Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. He will carry the Olymp ...

29
Sep
2023

Canadian Thanksgiving: what are the differences with American Thanksgiving?

re decorated with pumpkins and cornucopias, this holiday is more modest. In fact, this Monday is not a holiday in some provinces in the Atlantic and Quebec! Families do not travel as far to gather and organize this dinner in a more relaxed manner to celebrate the autumn harvest. The parades are sma ...

09
Oct
2023

Our True Nature: Frédéric Lopez's New Show on France 2

ed Adriana Karembeu, Gérard Jugnot, singer Barbara Pravi, and comedian Donel Jack'sman to a unique adventure across Canada. This cheerful group took off to Quebec for a three-day itinerant journey exploring the vast Canadian landscapes. For two hours, viewers will be able to watch Frédéric Lopez ...

08
Jan
2024

Dog-friendly tourism: destinations with a canine touch

uctures have organized themselves into a network and created a label (see the official website below). The city of Troyes even exported this idea to Quebec in 2009, following a partnership between this Canadian province and the Troyes Tourist Office! In 2024, no fewer than 51 tourist offices are l ...

10
June
2024

Pickleball: The New Trendy Racket Sport

on-volley line. 5- Why play pickleball? Pickleball has experienced growing popularity worldwide since the 2010s. An official federation was even founded in Quebec in 2011! In France, this game is the latest addition to racket sports, but it is starting to gain attention. It must be said that this d ...

19
July
2024