Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North.
Here we are at the Hugh Lane Gallery in the heart of Dublin
The gallery was established in 1908 on the north side
The gallery is home to many beautiful collections of French pieces
The permanent collection consists of 39 French paintings, donated by Hugh Lane
The paintings are shared with the National Gallery in London
and includes pieces by
Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas and Berthe Morisot.
The gallery is a great representation of French culture in Ireland.
French culture is very popular in Ireland, particularly in Dublin.
French art is very popular here, with other paintings in the National Gallery. There is also a current exhibition in the Chester Beatty Library on Parisian style in the 1930s.
Paris Bakery, Moore Street.
I am here in the Paris Bakery situated in Dublin city centre, on Moore Street.
The bakery is a good representation of french culture in Ireland
There is also a french cafe here
This cafe serves a selection of French cuisine including baguettes, pastry and other french treats, like coffee.
The servers here speak french,
if you can speak french it is a good way to enhance your experience of french culture.
What do you think of the Paris Bakery?
It's very nice
There are various other french cafés and restaurants in Dublin
For example;
What do you think of Dublin, for example the
social life and the food?
Dublin is very lively
the social life is very nice for us, we can
go out, go to the pubs.
the restaurants
are quite good but it's not easy for us to find food for the house.
Where are you from?
Reims
Are there any similarities between Dublin and Reims?
Yes, both are student cities but Dublin is bigger because it is a capital city.
Do you think that Irish people are friendly and welcoming?
Yes, in general I think that they are more welcoming than the French.
What do you think of the tourist attractions in Dublin?
I visited temple bar, it is lively which is nice for the tourists.
I visited several churches and monuments that were full of history.
It is good to learn the history of the city.
What do you think of the facilities here for example, the transport?
I think that the transport is not very organised.
For example the luas only has one
line and it does not go to DCU, It's a pity.
Hello, how are you?
Good, and you?
Good!
So what do you think of Dublin, for example the food and the social life?
Well the food is different to in France. For fruits and vegetables there is not a big choice but it's not the worst.
The social life, it's very similar. Personally, I don't think there is a huge difference between here and France.
Where are you from?
I'm from Paris!
Are there similarities between Dublin and Paris?
Yes of course, there are plenty because they are both capital cities.
Lots of people on the streets, lots of different shops etc.
Do you think the Irish are friendly and welcoming?
Yes definitely, a lot more than the French.
What do you think of the facilities here, for example the bus?
Well they are certainly not as frequent as in Paris because in Paris we have the metro, the tram and others.
But overall it's not too bad apart from the fact that it is not very frequent.
For how long have you lived in Dublin?
About 6 months, maybe a little more I think.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in Dublin?
Everything is a lot more expensive-accommodation, food, alcohol.
I think that's the main problem but otherwise, there isn't any other major advantages or disadvantages.
Thank you so much!
No problem!
The social life,
In Ireland the irish like going out, they like laughing
And the irish towns are really lively even in the country and small villages compared
to France
Where in small villages from seven o'clock theres no one around or on the street.
The french stay more at home, when they have to go out it involves a lot of planning.
Whereas with the irish it's less of a big deal and they just go straight out.
The irish like their beer and the French like wine.
Personally I find that the social life is better in Ireland but for eating meals I prefer
french cooking.
What do you think of Dublin, for example the food and the social life?
I think that the food in ireland has less variety than in France
The Irish eat a lot of potatoes, nearly everyday
Whereas in France we always eat bread during meals and also in Ireland the meal times are less regular than in France.
Do you think that the Irish are welcoming?
The Irish are really, really welcoming.
I had the experience when i arrived in '86 they were really welcoming
They put people at ease and we feel at home straight away
What do you think of the tourist attractions?
In dublin I find that they're really good, there is really nice scenery, lovely beaches
Like Portmarnock or in Bray they have really nice scenery
Are there similarities between Dublin and your town?
Not really, the similarity is that the people where I live are just as welcoming and warm as the Irish.
I know an Irish family who have moved to my town and the town was really welcoming
And tried their best to make them feel at home just like the Irish had done with me.
So they are the same, but besides from that I find that life is really different.
How long have you been living in Dublin?
Since 1986.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in Dublin for a foreign person?
The advantages are that life is way less stressful in Ireland and Dublin
So it is way more pleasant
The disadvantage is the weather.
The weather is difficult to sustain, you get used to it but the lack of sun and heat is sometimes difficult.
The food is maybe not as nice, but you get used to it
Although, the meat and fish is really nice in ireland, the fish is fresh.
So the only inconveniences I find are the weather and the taxes
There are a lot of taxes to be paid, for example the bin charge is really dear here.
