Virtual Vacation to France

Bonjour. Partir en france avec moi? Oui oui!
Posted on 17 February 2022 by Gillian.

Join us at the Library during the Family Week Break to take a Virtual Vacation to France! In partnership with the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, we've put together a bunch of fun activities that will make you feel like you're vacationing in beautiful France. Visit the Library starting on Tuesday, February 22nd to pick up a kit complete with the following activities (and more!).


Travelogue

Peter Mueller takes us along on his trip to France. Watch from the comfort of your home: https://youtu.be/WFDn1ljfOP8


Scavenger Hunt

A short scavenger hunt will take you around the Library looking for clues. Each submission will be entered to win a prize! 


Interactive Adventure

Enjoy virtual tours of France as you work to solve the mystery of the missing ratatouille recipe! 

Gather the whole family and then click here to get started.


Photo Booth & Photo Board

Have you been to France?! Bring in photos of your trip to hang on our photo board. 

If you've yet to go, you can pretend that you're there by taking a selfie and using one of the French-inspired backgrounds found in this online photo booth


Transport Yourself There With a Book!

Live vicariously through author or director by borrowing one of the materials on these lists: 

Adult books

Young Adult books

Children's books

Movies 


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