Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Caroline continues her tour of the rue des Rosiers with a sampling of some of the street’s many culinary delights, including a stop at one of Paris’s premier Jewish bakeries, Sacha Finkelsztajn. You might experience a sudden craving for falafel or cheesecake after watching this video!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Come take a stroll with Daniel Benchimol through Paris’s sixteenth arrondissement (district), which has more museums than any other district in the capital. There’s even a wine museum!
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Beginner
France
Sometimes the best places in a city are the ones that no one knows about. In this video, Sophie shows us her favorite secret spot in Paris, the Place Édouard VII. Make sure you get there before it becomes a tourist trap!
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
You might have noticed that the French word for breakfast literally means “little lunch.” Instead of the pancakes and waffles of the US and the full breakfast of the British Isles, the French prefer a lighter fare for their morning meal. But that doesn’t mean they won’t chow down later in the day….
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
In this video, Caroline takes us on a tour of her favorite Parisian street, the rue des Rosiers (“Rosebush Street”). A charming area full of art galleries and old buildings, this rue is also one of Paris’s most well-known Jewish neighborhoods.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Looking for your next vacation spot? The Château d’Urtubie, a stunning castle that dates back to the fourteenth century, is now a hotel in the heart of the Basque Country.
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
A cemetery might not top your list of places to visit in a city. But actually, cemeteries are a treasure trove of information on a city’s history and architectural taste. The cemetery in Roubaix is particularly rich, with Gothic and art deco tombs side by side.
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
What do Charles Baudelaire, Simone de Beauvoir, and the architect of the Statue of Liberty have in common? They are all buried in the Montparnasse cemetery, home to the graves of some of the greatest figures in French history. Here are some of its other famous souls.
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Intermediate
France
The beautiful Jardin du Luxembourg attracts both neighborhood students and foreign visitors alike. But let’s discover some of its lesser-known spots, such as the school of honey production and the association of pétanque players.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Michel, co-owner and head chef at Parigot, shows us how to make his very own tuna tartare. We can see why it’s so popular!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Ask the Strasbourgeois what they love about their hometown, and most of them can sum it up for you in one word: tout! But don’t just take our word for it. See for yourself!
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
Come meet the owner of the bistro Parigot (French slang for “Parisian”). This charming restaurant is a French oasis at the intersection of Manhattan’s Chinatown/Little Italy and Soho districts.
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
Come take a trip to St-Jean-de-Luz, a beautiful resort town along the Atlantic in the Basque country of southwest France. Don’t forget to bring a towel!
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
At nightfall in Gstaad, the preeminent ski resort in the Alps, a privileged few among the stars and high society can listen to the most popular classical musicians in the world…
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Did you ever think you could drink champagne while kayaking? You can with “Rando Bulles de Champ’ et Canoë” (“Outing, Champagne Bubbles, and Canoeing”), a kayaking service which will take you along the Seine in the Aube department in the region of (where else?) Champagne-Ardenne.
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