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Lionel
Intermediate
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Join Lionel in his travels to some of the lesser-known places in France—from a clog museum in Soucht to the gorgeous cathedral in Toul. You'll be sure to fall in love with his sharp wit and friendly demeanor!

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Lionel - Le Musée du Calendrier de la Paix - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

France

Lionel and Jacqueline take us to the Moselle region in the little town of Schorbach, which is renowned for its pink sandstone sculptures and its Path of the Ten Covenants.

Lionel - Le Musée du Calendrier de la Paix - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

France

In part two of this series, we continue our visit of the little village of Schorbach and join Jacqueline and Lionel at the Calendar of Peace Museum, which depicts famous figures throughout history, from Buddha to Louis Braille.

Lionel - Le Musée du Calendrier de la Paix - Part 3

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

France

The Calendar of Peace includes three figures depicted with their eyes closed, signifying their "inward-looking" lives: Jesus, Buddha, and Louis Braille.

Lionel - Le Musée du Calendrier de la Paix - Part 4

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

France

Jacqueline shows Lionel some magnificent wooden statues by a Polish sculptor who settled in France.

Lionel - Le Musée du Calendrier de la Paix - Part 5

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

France

Jacqueline explains how the building that now houses Josef Pyrz's sculptures came about.

Lionel - Le Musée du Calendrier de la Paix - Part 6

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

France

Enjoy the exquisite statues of Josef Pyrz, a Polish sculptor who finally found recognition thanks to the famous composer Olivier Messiaen who propelled his career. The statues are made of various woods and many have a religious theme.

Lionel - Le Musée du Calendrier de la Paix - Part 7

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

France

We end our visit to the museum where Josef Pyrz's beautiful wooden statues are displayed. Find out why some heads are represented upside down and a few are not.

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