Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette
$25.00 USD
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
In partnership with Zoom on Paris, The Alliance Française de Dallas invites you on Saturday, June 12 at 2 pm for an online lecture about " Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette"
More information about the lecture " Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette":
Online conference hosted by Céline Glon from Zoom on Paris.
Talk will be predominantly in French with English translations or explanations as needed (Suggested level: B1 and up)
Why was Coppola’s film about Marie-Antoinette mauled by French critics? Join us for a fun, informative lecture on Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette and learn more about this royal couple who were always met with opposition. Learn how Louis XVI’s actions lead to the outbreak of the French Revolution, learn about daily life in the 18th century, and learn how Marie-Antoinette broke the strict etiquette rules imposed by Louis XIV.
Who is Celine Glon?
Celine Glon was born in Lyon, and moved to Aix En Provence where she graduated in English. She then moved to Paris, fell in love with the city and studied Art History to become a certified tour guide. What Celine can bring through her lectures is another way of learning History. She has worked for more than 20 years as a certified tour guide in Paris. Celine moved to the US in 2003, and has been sharing her time between California and Paris ever since. In 2005 Celine created "My French Conferences" which operated conferences for adults and students. Thanks to her background and experience, she can come up with presentations that are similar to a guided tour. Indeed, The content of a lecture does not only relate true events from France History but students will really enjoy learning facts from daily life details through the centuries such as food, fashion, dress code, architecture, hygiene, and bring history to life.
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