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France
The Palais-Royal (Royal Palace) is one of many palaces in France, located right in the heart of Paris. Directly across from the Louvre, the grounds of the Palais-Royal are now home to chic boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and stunning gardens.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Whether you're a film fanatic or an architecture enthusiast, you'll surely find something to love about Paris's seventh arrondissement, presented to us by our trusty tour guide, Daniel Benchimol.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel gives us a tour of the beautiful bridges of Paris, the oldest of which (ironically called the Pont-Neuf, or "New Bridge") dates from the early seventeenth century. We also get a glimpse of the famous bouquinistes, or secondhand booksellers, who set up their stalls along the banks of the Seine.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol walks us through the fifth arrondissement and uncovers some unexpected sights, including an amphitheater in the heart of Paris. Who would have thought?
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
From the smallest square to the oldest tree in Paris, our very knowledgable guide, Daniel Benchimol, knows where to look. Enjoy strolling through the sixth arrondissement and making some interesting discoveries!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol takes us through the gorgeous Parc des Buttes Chaumont, which was built in 1867 for the World's Fair. He also points out some mysterious baskets with proverbs written on them hiding in different spots around the park, which just goes to show that you can find anything in Paris!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In his latest Paris series, Daniel Benchimol reveals the secrets of Belleville. Follow him down the neighborhood's secret passageways to discover some peaceful surprises tucked away amid the hustle and bustle of Paris.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol concludes his tour of Paris's tenth arrondissement by taking us through the "Nouvelle Athènes" (New Athens) neighborhood, home of some of the great figures of nineteenth-century romanticism. The tenth is also home to the smallest house in Paris, at less than five meters (sixteen feet) high!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In this video, Daniel Benchimol takes us to Paris's thirteenth arrondissement, where you can discover an area known as "La Petite Alsace" (Little Alsace) and enjoy the best butter croissants in the Paris region!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In this episode, Daniel Benchimol takes us to Paris's second arrondissement to discover "Little Tokyo," a tiny neighborhood that has the highest number of Japanese restaurants in the city. Daniel also walks us through the Sainte-Anne covered passageway, one of Paris's many gorgeous glass-canopied walkways.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In this episode, Daniel Benchimol introduces us to Paris's Asian District and its many fountains, gardens, and fruit markets. In an interesting twist of globalization, the neighborhood also features Paris's only pagoda-style McDonald's.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol takes us to the Bois de Boulogne, a very popular forest park over twice the size of New York's Central Park. There, you will be able to eat at the Grande Cascade [Grand Waterfall] restaurant, named after a nearby waterfall, that is only accessible by boat, or you could go for a stroll and gaze up at a 150-year-old cedar tree.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol shows us around the André-Citroën Park in the fifteenth arrondissement of Paris. The park contains a series of beautiful gardens organized by color as well as the largest hot-air balloon in the world!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Take a stroll with Daniel Benchimol through Georges Brassens Park, built on the site of the former Vaugirard slaughterhouses. The park includes one of Paris's many jardins pédagogiques (educational gardens) run by local schoolchildren. It's also a few steps away from the famous artists' colony known as La Ruche (The Beehive).
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In this episode, Daniel Benchimol shows us Paris's seventeenth arrondissement. He points out the beautiful church of Notre-Dame de la Compassion as well as the former Bank of France building. According to legend, the bank's safes were protected by a ditch filled with crocodiles!
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