French is a rich, romantic and beautiful language with enough unique color and character to give it a certain special je ne sais quoi all of its very own. It's the language of poets, the native tongue ...

While traveling through Michigan this summer, you may notice locations with names that sound more like they belong in France, rather than an American state. The area that became present-day Michigan ...

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Michigan was once a hub of French colonial settlements, starting in the 17th century. Across the state, place names continue to reflect Michigan's French legacy. This story has been updated with new ...