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François - Livres conseillés

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

François selected three books to show us that are suitable for teens, adults, and French-language learners alike: Monsieur Ibrahim et les fleurs du Coran by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt, La petite-fille de Monsieur Linh by Philippe Claudel, and Les Demeurées by Jeanne Benameur.

Lea & Lionel L - Bibliothèque François Mitterrand (2 videos)

The François Mitterrand Library, part of the Bibliothèque nationale de France (National Library of France), is comprised of four large towers in the shape of open books. Lea notes that most of the library's visitors are specialists in art, science, and architecture rather than students.

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Le Journal - "Claude François"

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

You’ve heard of Elvis impersonators? Well France has Claude François impersonators! Meet Tom Evers, who performs in the style of Podium at the very same club where the real Claude used to come to relax, comme d’habitude.

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Lionel L - La Pyramide du Louvre

Difficulty: Intermediate

France Parisian

Lionel goes to the Louvre Pyramid, which was commissioned by former President François Mitterrand and designed by the architect I.M. Pei. Located in the Cour Napoléon (Napoleon Courtyard), the pyramid is one of the most famous selfie sites in the world.

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Gaëlle - Librairie "Livres in Room"

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Gaëlle and François are the proud owners of a bookstore that houses nineteen thousand books. With the stiff competition of chain stores and the internet, a personal touch is essential. Gaëlle is happy to offer advice and comments on her favorite reads.

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Le Journal - Le rôle de sa vie

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

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Une interview d’Agnès Jaoui, la star du cinéma français, à propos de son rôle dans le nouveau film “Le rôle de sa vie”, un film qui explore les relations entre les stars du cinéma et les gens de l’ombre. Le premier film du réalisateur François Favrat, qui est plein de promesses.

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Amal et Caroline - La Pyramide du Louvre

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Amal and Caroline are sitting in front the Louvre Museum and its famous glass pyramid. Once controversial, the pyramid is now considered one of the museum's finest works of art.

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Caption 29 [fr]: par François Mitterrand, qui était le président de l'époque
Caption 29 [en]: by François Mitterrand, who was the president at the time,

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Lea - Bercy

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this video, Lea takes us to the Parc de Bercy with its large stadium and interesting surroundings. This new renovated neighborhood now offers numerous concerts and cultural events. You might even be able to see Katy Perry there in 2018!

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Caption 24 [fr]: On avait pas non plus la bibliothèque François Mitterrand,
Caption 24 [en]: We didn't have the François Mitterrand Library either,

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Voyage en France - Rambouillet - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this first part of his tour of Rambouillet, Daniel shows us the town's beautiful castle and its surrounding forest, islands, and gardens. Do you know what a "quincunx" in a garden is? If not, you'll find out in this video.

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Caption 12 [fr]: François Premier, Louis Seize, ou encore Napoléon Premier l'utilisaient comme résidence de chasse.
Caption 12 [en]: Francis the First, Louis the Sixteenth, even Napoleon the First used it as a hunting residence.

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