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Navigating “Culture Générale” with Mathilde Caër

In France, intellectual pursuits are so widespread that there’s a term to encompass the sorts of things folks are expected to know.

Written by Emily M. Monaco

17 May 2022

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Navigating “Culture Générale”
with Mathilde Caër

 

In France, intellectual pursuits are so widespread that there’s a term to encompass the sorts of things folks are expected to know. It covers everything from French comic books based in Ancient Roman history to the newest cinematic masterpieces. To discuss culture générale, Emily is welcoming Mathilde Caër, a former bookseller and staff member at Paris’ museum of music.

*Mathilde expresses her personal opinion and doesn’t speak on behalf of the museums mentioned.

Emily M. Monaco

Emily Monaco moved to Paris from New York in 2007, and ever since, she has been writing about cheese, language, and more. Her work has previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the BBC, Saveur, and more. Find out more about her French food faves and international adventures on Instagram @emily_in_france.

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