In this nursing home in France's Pays de la Loire, musical therapy is used to stimulate the minds of residents suffering from Alzheimer's and other mental disorders. The directors of the program and the home explain the benefits of this still underdeveloped technique.

This video describes a Christmas celebration at the Secours Populaire, an organization in France that helps underprivileged children and families, without passing judgment on their plight. Here they are celebrating Christmas with a big snack, gifts, chocolates, and a magic show.

Skiing in the French Alps is a great winter activity, but if you decide to take a trip, it's good to know what to do in case of an avalanche. You can never be too prepared!

Cyril Kamar, who later appeared on the music scene as K-Maro, was born in Lebanon. While still a child, he and his family fled to Paris, but finally settled in Quebec.

Karen is passionate about essential oils In this video she talks about some of her favorite ones and their therapeutic properties.

This musical adaptation of Marceline Desbordes-Valmore’s poem “La Sincère,” performed by Karin Clercq, is a touching and troubling song — themes the video captures well with its New York setting. You can hear tracks from her brand new album, La Vie Buissonnière, here.

In this song, Keen'V dreams of fleeing to Tahiti, where he'll "live his best life." If only he weren't in COVID lockdown!

Kendji Girac, a winner of the French version of The Voice, sings about his "beautiful Andalusian girl" in this video that will definitely make you want to get up and dance. You'll even learn a few Spanish words along with your French!

Kendji Girac, a star of the French version of The Voice, goes back to his Gypsy roots in "Color Gitano" (Spanish for "Gypsy color"). This fun, rhythmic song will definitely make you want to get up and dance, and it'll even teach you some Spanish too!

A group of talented French children decide to pay tribute to the famous singer Michel Sardou by singing one of his hits, "Les lacs du Connemara" (The Lakes of Connemara). This iconic song, a tribute to Ireland, still captures the imagination of many French people.

The Africa Cup of Nations, or CAN, is the third-largest soccer competition in the world. Check out this very interesting video about the history of the CAN.

Continue learning about the history of the African Cup of Nations, which has become one of the central events of international soccer.

At the abbey of Pesquié in Ariège, the Benedictine sisters are getting ready to celebrate Christmas, with religious celebrations, traditional dishes and homemade gifts.

At the Pasquié abbey, Mother Francis of Assisi prepares a delicious dessert, the Saint-Hélier cake, which is a typically British recipe. You will discover the names of the many ingredients going into this cake!

Mother Francis of Assisi has prepared a Christmas feast for the eyes and the palate. You can even try the recipes yourself if you wish!