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	Melissa Demiguel BellaOnline's French Culture Editor

Jean Cocteau [offsite link]
This web page will take you to a nice mini-biography of writer Jean Cocteau. There are also links to pages with information on his relationships with other well-known men and women.

Journey to the End of the Night [offsite link]
"Journey to the End of the Night" is a classic in French literature. On this page from Amazon.com, read reviews about the book as well as a synopsis of the story line.

Read French Poetry [offsite link]
This is a wonderful site. The poetry they provide links to is all accessible for free, and you can read it in its original language. Send someone you love a poem in French, or consider using some of the verses in your wedding vows. After you´ve spoken them, you and your mate could translate for your gathered guests...now there´s a romantic idea! (*Once you´re on the site, you need to click on: "Collected French Verse" to access the poetry.)

The Invention of Hugo Cabret – Book Review
The novel, historical fiction set in 1930’s Paris, is delivered by 12 year old Hugo who lives within the train station walls and spends his days winding the clocks and pouring through his journal in an attempt to mend a robot that may carry his father’s last words.

This is Paris - Children's Book Review
Stroll the avenues taking in landmark architecture and pausing to make acquaintances along the way in Sasek's caricature of the city, This is Paris.

Weddings and Courtships France - Book Review
Those longing to infuse daily life and relationships with romance will find practicable ideas in Lisa Shea’s book “Weddings and Courtships France.” It paints a picture of marriage from courtship, to ceremony, to life en couple.

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