I began watching this French soap a couple of weeks ago and I’m addicted. In fact, between it and Le Bureau, I’ve watched very little English-language entertainment at all in the last month or so. It’s almost like having my own immersion course! I always take time to learn about the geography and a little history around the areas in which French series take place. The series Murder In . . . was brilliant for that, so I’ve carried the habit through. If one watches the opening titles of most French series, the locations are referenced with something like “avec le soutien de [region and/or department].” It’s great fun to learn about the landmarks, culture(s), communes, local industries, etc. I’m beginning to get pretty good at remembering where most of the regions are located now. I imagine the map of metropolitan France as a man, specifically, with a parrot on his right (left since I picture myself facing him) shoulder.…