Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Laurent literally takes sand castles to new heights with his giant sand sculptures, and he's sharing his love of beach art with the next generation. In this video, Laurent teaches a group of kids how to build a giant turtle out of sand.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
At the Micheletty Circus Village, you can discover the joys of the circus by joining in! Both children and adults are invited to learn the circus arts alongside the artists themselves and have a fun family time.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In an archaeological park in Aussois, you can find some fascinating, mysterious rock engravings dating from sometime between the Neolithic Period and the Iron Age. Do the "armed dances" carved in the rocks represent a battle or a ritual? The tour guide in this video speculates on their possible meanings.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
An exhibition called "Pottery through the Ages" is being held at La Châtaignère in Savoie, near the Alps. A friendly woman explains the history of pottery, from Ancient Egyptian artifacts to Biblical clay men to modern techniques.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Tourists can enjoy the Bérard waterfall in the Alps once again. At a cost of one hundred fifty thousand euros, a new footbridge leading to the waterfall and the Cave of Farinet was recently inaugurated.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
A former bobsled champion created an ice chapel in Leysin, Switzerland. As you might expect, this unusual place of worship is only available during the cold winter months. If you're interested in visiting, make sure to do it before it melts away!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
The Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc Festival of Humor celebrated its thirthiest edition in March 2014. Young talents are encouraged to try their luck on stage and compete for the much-coveted prize, the Saint-Gervais Henri Salvador prize, named for the famous French singer-songwriter. Many big names in French show business were there for the occasion.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Featured in the animated film Un monstre à Paris, this duet from Vanessa Paradis and -M- is a tribute to Paris's most famous waterway, the Seine. Gorgeous, bewitching, and, according to Vanessa's character Lucille, "clairvoyant," the Seine has such a powerful presence in Paris that it's almost as if the city is submerged under it just as much as it's organized around it.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Vianney sings "Je m'en vais" (I'm Leaving), a sentimental song about a breakup. He is the Beast, and she is the Beauty. He has to get away from her, and his pain.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Vianney and Anne Sila sing a beautiful cover of Francis Cabrel's "L'encre de tes yeux" (The Ink of Your Eyes) on Le Grand Studio RTL (Radio Télé Luxembourg).
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Get lost in the dreamy lyrics and musical styling of Vincent Venet with this song from his 2005 album “Humeur.” Venet, who describes himself as an author, composer, performer, and director, wrote and composed the album in just several weeks in the beautiful Ardennes of Belgium.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Bamissa, contestant on local French channel’s IDF1’s show Vous avez du talent (You’ve got talent), sings a moving a cappella ballad. We agree with the voters—she does have talent!
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Cassandre, another contestant on Vous avez du talent, accompanied by her guitarist, lets us know that she likes herself just the way she is! Who would you vote for: Cassandre or Bamissa? We think they both have beaucoup de talent!
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Another treat from the land of the young, ambitious, and—dare we say it?—talented: the group Paulin performs their emotional song “Elle” for us.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
The Butte Montmartre is a famous Parisian tourist hot spot, much of it filled with teeming crowds of camera-happy visitors. But if you take a look down some of the side streets and back alleys, you may be surprised by all the magnificent sights to be seen.
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