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Et Voilà!

31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -

A conversation about French and francophone cultures and traditions.

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Episodes

Les beignets

February 09, 2024 16:36 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MB

Beignets are a guilty pleasure, often associated with Mardi Gras. So share a few with us today. No guilt, we promise!

La galette des rois

January 15, 2024 19:03 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MB

As is fitting for the beginning of January, we are offering you today a slice of our 'galette des rois'. Be sure to let us know if you got the fève!

Les Palmiers

December 18, 2023 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MB

Today's offerings are more often seen than talked about. They are best enjoyed with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Come learn a little more about these fun cookies we called 'palmiers'!

La tarte aux pommes

December 18, 2023 15:47 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MB

France and America both share a love of apple pie. So what better way for our LFS Café to celebrate Thanksgiving than to share with you a scrumptious slice of tarte aux pommes. Enjoy!

Les croissants

November 10, 2023 01:11 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MB

Freshly baked, buttery croissants are on today's menu at our LFS Café. Come sit with us as we discuss how croissants are made and learn about their history.

Choux à la crème

October 14, 2023 00:35 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MB

Whether we call them choux à la crème or profiteroles, we all love cream puffs. Please stop by our LFS café today to sample a few of these delightful treats.

La cuisine française: les crêpes

October 06, 2023 01:20 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MB

Welcome to a new season of Et Voilà! This year's eight grade class invites you to sit down at their café and savor some of their favorite French delicacies. On today's menu: les crêpes. Enjoy!

La classe de 2023 dit "Au revoir"

June 02, 2023 14:47 - 1 minute - 1.63 MB

For this last episode of the school year, the 8th grade class of 2022-2023 shares favorite memories from LFS.

Le Palais de Versailles

May 24, 2023 12:36 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MB

No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the spectacular Palais de Versailles. Join us today as we learn about this famous historical landmark located just outside the city.

Le Pont des Arts

February 14, 2023 15:48 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MB

Today, we are celebrating Valentine's Day by strolling along Le Pont des Arts, better known as the Parisian Love Lock Bridge. The locks may have now been removed, but the romantic appeal of this famous bridge remains. Joyeuse Saint Valentin!

Les Catacombes de Paris

December 14, 2022 15:51 - 1 minute - 1.78 MB

Did you know that under the glamorous streets of Paris exist intricate tunnels of skulls and bones? In today's episode, we invite you to visit the Catacombs and discover their fascinating history and and how they've been used over the centuries.

L'Amphithéâtre d'El Jem

November 22, 2022 13:39 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MB

Today, we venture a little further afield in the francophone world to visit the county of Tunisia. Come join us as we discover the archeological and historical marvel that is the Amphitheater of El Jem.

La Tour Eiffel

October 28, 2022 12:36 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MB

When it comes to France's most iconic landmarks, the Eiffel Tower comes first to mind. In today's episode, we discuss the history and a few fun facts about this most well-known, most visited, most ubiquitous Parisian monument. 

Le Mont Saint Michel

October 18, 2022 14:50 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MB

Today, we invite you to discover Le Mont Saint Michel, an architectural and historical landmark located in Normandy. Enjoy!

French and Francophone Landmarks: Le Louvre

September 30, 2022 15:01 - 1 minute - 1.44 MB

Welcome to the third season of Et Voilà, LFS School's 8th grade French podcast. Our theme this year will be French and Francophone most celebrated landmarks and our first episode invites you to discover France's most famous museum, Le Louvre. Enjoy!

La classe de 2022 dit "Au Revoir"

June 02, 2022 00:05 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MB

In this episode, we are sharing a few favorite memories of our 8th grade year at Little Flower School. 

L'école élementaire

March 25, 2022 15:01 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MB

In this episode, we take a look at l'école élémentaire, or elementary school in France, and compare the experience of French and American students in elementary school.

Le petit-déjeuner

March 10, 2022 15:05 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MB

What better way to start the day than with a warm croissant and une tasse de café-au-lait? Join us today as we chat over breakfast.

L'Équitation

February 22, 2022 14:07 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MB

Opinions vary on whether l'équitation should be considered a hobby, a sport, or an art form; or perhaps all of the above. In this episode, we recognize the long and noble history of horseback riding in France. We also learn some of the terminology and popular activities associated with horses and those who love to ride them. 

L'architecture

January 28, 2022 13:24 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MB

Today's episode highlights the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower, three iconic symbols of French architecture.

L'École Maternelle

December 02, 2021 14:38 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MB

In this episode, we take a look at the French equivalent of preschool in America, l'école maternelle. 

Le Tour de France

November 18, 2021 15:37 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MB

Every summer, a large group of intrepid bicyclists embarks on an adventurous journey throughout France. They ride through the Pyrenees and the Alps and other similarly beautiful and difficult terrains before crossing the finish line on the Champs Elysées 23 days later. Welcome to the Tour de France, everyone!

Les beaux-arts

November 04, 2021 13:15 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MB

In this first episode of the Season 2 of Et Voilà, eight-grade LFS students discuss iconic paintings of Claude Monet and Auguste Renoir. A visit to the Louvre, anyone?

La Fête des Mères

May 28, 2021 14:31 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MB

In France, as in many other francophone countries, Mother's Day is usually celebrated at the end of May. We are dedicating this last episode of the school year to all the moms who listen to our podcast. Bonne Fète des Mères! Happy summer! And don't forget to tune in again when we return in September!

Eurovision France

May 14, 2021 02:33 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MB

In this episode, we turn our attention to the world of singing competitions. How does the French national singing contest, 'Eurovision-France: C'est Vous Qui Décidez', compare to the popular American program, The Voice?

La Fête de la Musique

April 30, 2021 13:48 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MB

Every June, the French public welcomes the arrival of summer with a street music festival called, La Fête de la Musique. In this episode, we take a closer look at this popular celebration and wonder how it compares to the California music festival known as Coachella. 

Macarons, anyone?

April 15, 2021 15:32 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MB

What is round, soft, and sweet, and comes in all the colors of the rainbow? Macarons, of course! In today's episode, we are indulging our craving for France's most delicious cookie. Please join us!

La Fête de Pâques

March 29, 2021 22:22 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MB

Easter celebrations in France and the U.S. offer an interesting blend of similarities and differences. Listen to learn more. Happy Easter, or rather, Joyeuses Pâques!

Le tennis

March 19, 2021 14:26 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MB

The French love the game of tennis. In this episode, we will discuss the origin of the game and why it is so popular in France. Have fun listening!

Le football

March 03, 2021 20:30 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MB

Soccer is extremely popular in France. The fact that the country's team is the current 'world champion' is a matter of great national pride! In this episode, we will discuss the differences between how the game of soccer is perceived in France and in the U.S. 

Mardi Gras

February 17, 2021 13:43 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB

The city of New Orleans is famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations. But why is that? What is Mardi Gras? Where does it come from? In this first episode of their new podcast series 'Et Voilà!', eighth grade French students from Little Flower School take a look at the tradition of Mardi Gras.