Our classes consist of two parts. The first have of the class we work on grammar and the second half we have discussion to practice speaking. A big topics for us is the difference between French and American culture; generally Giselle (my prof) feels that the biggest difference is about the way we view life. Americans (and Anglo-Saxon cultures) have a strong desire to be efficient and useful, whereas the French much prefer to enjoy the petits plaisirs of life. So, after the pause in our class, Giselle suggested that we go on a little field trip to relax and life like the francaises. So we hopped in Giselle's car and she took us to Mougin for the day and bought us a coffee. It was one of those spur of the moment decisions and it ended up being incredible. The town is one of the cutest little villages I have seen and just sitting and relaxing was so very nice.
When we got back, we went to Grasse, where we took a tour of the Fragonard perfume museum and factory. It was interesting, but I didn't find anything that I really wanted.
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Went to Fragonard and bought some little sample fragrances for gifts - and I felt compelled to purchase something for myself. Let's just say that the fragrance smelled differently in the states and I believe it's sitting in my cabinet somewhere - VERY unused!
Wise decision to pass on the purchase...
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