Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Michel Le Leannec, a pastry chef from Meudon, won fourth place in the 2011 contest for best macaroon in the Île-de-France region of France. French macaroons (les macarons) come in many flavors, colors, and sizes, but in this video Michel will teach us his award-winning recipe for Italian meringue macarons filled with salted butter caramel custard. Don't miss this mouth-watering video!
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
Bernard Colin, an author and publisher, shows us two books from his publishing house, Rebelyne Press: a work of autofiction that takes place in the 1970s and a collection of humorous short stories.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Volunteer Fanny Cardot presents TransForme, an association that promotes organ donation through sport. Happy to hear about the good work TransForme is doing? Don't forget to register as a donor!
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
B-Girl “Frak” breaks down one of the most basic moves in hip-hop — the six-step. See if you can follow her body movements and her instructions in French at the same time.
Difficulty: Newbie
France
Lionel wants to take a trip to Parc Astérix, a famous amusement park in Paris. He'll demonstrate everything you need to ask about when making travel plans in French, from transportation to accommodations. You can practice by booking a trip to the park yourself!
Difficulty: Beginner
France
The youngest of six children, Nâdiya was born and raised in Tours to Algerian parents. Not long after turning 16, Nâdiya earned the title of French champion in the 800-meter track and field competition. Now, in her thirties, she is one of France’s biggest R&B stars. Sung with the passion of the young mother that she is, Parle-moi (Talk to me) tackles the difficult topic of child abuse.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
B-Girl “Frak” talks about growing up in Beaubreuil, a neighborhood in Limoges with an unfair reputation for being full of people who want to burn your curtains.
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: Adv-Intermediate
France
Get a look behind the scenes at the Foire du Trône, an annual fair held in the lovely Bois de Vincennes on Paris's eastern side. It's not just fun and games that go into making this festival an amusement hotspot.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Lucile talks about how her incredible flexibility and break-dancing skills led to her being known as “B-Girl Frak.” Find out what your true hip-hop name is here.
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
Lucile, aka “B-Girl Frak,” has been dancing most of her life. But it wasn’t until she discovered hip-hop that she realized what dancing as an art form really meant to her.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Many people know a thing or two about French wine, but what do we know about grape growing? This grape grower from Provence tells us all about pruning a vine.
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