Sandra shows Marie how to make her own watercolor paint by mixing colors from pigments to a binder. She also explains the characteristics of various paintbrushes.

Marie is starting something new in her painting adventure: she will attempt to do abstract painting. Sandra gives her some advice.

Right in the heart of Paris, the Comédie-Française is a major institution. It's a theater where the famous playwright Molière performed his plays over three centuries ago. To this day, the Comédie-Française still captures the imagination of French people.

Let's go to Brittany for a spot of sailing! A specially designed boat called the Miniji allows handicapped people to sail and compete in regattas.

Gwendal explains some of the basics of saiboat racing, including what the various signal flags mean, how to reach the starting line correctly, and how to pass the buoys according to the rules.

Competitors are taking part in the "Championnat de Bretagne de Miniji" (Brittany Miniji Championship) in Roscoff, a small port in Brittany. It's a sailing race that is similar to the America's Cup but with smaller boats especially designed for people with disability. The competitors had to abandon this round due to lack of wind.

The popular theme park Parc Astérix, situated north of Paris, opened a new area called "La Forêt d'Idéfix" (Dogmatix's Forest), which is specially designed for families with young children. This video goes behind the scenes to find out how the druids themselves built the attractions... with a little help from the designers.

Thierry Millet is an umbrella repairer in Paris, and one of last remaining ones in France. He shares his wealth of knowledge and some interesting umbrella facts. Did you know that the first umbrella dates from 6500 B.C.?

You can get away from it all just an hour away from Paris by visiting Sandra's alternative accommodation in Arbonne-la-Forêt. You can choose between a tree house or a cottage in the heart of the forest and enjoy the wildlife. There's no public lighting, so the animals won't be disturbed.

Sophie and Edmée discuss what they like and dislike about bananas.

Sophie and Edmée didn't do much last night but are both very tired. Let's find out why!

Sophie and Edmée talk about welcoming the first days of spring and the promise of warmer days that brighten people's moods.

Patrice and Sophie have a conversation in one of the many little parks that dot the Paris landscape.

Sophie explains her hobby to Patrice. She makes fun lamps out of vintage American canning jars to which she applies a cold plating solution to make them look aged.

Sophie explains in greater detail how she makes lamps out of old jam jars. She has some blue ones that make great night-lights, and some brighter ones that are perfect for reading.