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Voyage en France - La ville de Senlis - Part 3

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France

In this third episode on the medieval town of Senlis, Daniel Benchimol introduces us to the Venery Museum or hunting museum. The museum displays not only traditional uniforms of the Spahis but also the special architecture, painting, music, and art linked to the "venery" activities.

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Le saviez-vous? - La tradition de la Chandeleur - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

France

Patricia delves into the festival of la Chandeleur, or Candlemas, which takes place on the second of February. In France, la Chandeleur is traditionally celebrated by eating crêpes.

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Le saviez-vous? - La tradition de la galette des rois - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

France

Patricia explains in detail the tradition of the galette des rois (kings' cake), which predates Christianity. The tradition is linked to a Roman pagan celebration called Saturnalia, during which a lucky slave was crowned "king" for the day.

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Caption 79 [en]: I'm eating this slice of galette.
Caption 79 [fr]: Je mange cette part de galette.

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Le saviez-vous? - Le romantisme français

Difficulty: Beginner

France

It's been said that Paris is the most romantic city in the world. In this video, you will discover the origin of the word "romantic" and learn about the romanticism movement, which originated not from France as one might expect, but from England and Germany and later took hold in France.

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Caption 10 [en]: Literature, painting, music, sculpture, and even politics
Caption 10 [fr]: La littérature, la peinture, la musique, la sculpture et même la politique

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Il était une fois: les Explorateurs - 15. Bruce et les sources du Nil - Part 5

Difficulty: Beginner

France

The explorers arrive at Gondar, the former imperial capital of Ethiopia, and marvel at the wonders of the palace. But a deadly illness is threatening the lives of the children of the royal family...

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Caption 7 [en]: Phew! It's about time! That's ninety-five days we've been walking.
Caption 7 [fr]: Ouf! Il était temps! Voilà quatre-vingt-quinze jours que nous marchons.

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Il était une fois: les Explorateurs - 15. Bruce et les sources du Nil - Part 4

Difficulty: Beginner

France

The explorers discover Abyssinia and the customs of its inhabitants, who have been cut off from the rest of the world for centuries. Will their visit bring a clash of cultures or a peaceful understanding? Find out in this episode.

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Caption 5 [en]: After three weeks of walking, they reach Adowa,
Caption 5 [fr]: Après trois semaines de marche, ils atteignent Adoua,

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Il était une fois: les Explorateurs - 10. Amerigo Vespucci - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

France

He may not know it yet, but Amerigo Vespucci's life is about to change. Though he works as a successful banker, Amerigo feels restless and aspires to greater things. Luckily, Lorenzo de' Medici has offered him the opportunity of a lifetime: a trip to Spain to help Christopher Columbus prepare for an expedition to the Indies.

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Caption 1 [en]: Well, you're not eating, Amerigo?
Caption 1 [fr]: Ben, tu ne manges pas, Amerigo?

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Voyage dans Paris - Le Pont Alexandre III

Difficulty: Beginner

France

According to our trusty tour guide, Daniel Benchimol, Paris's Alexander III Bridge is one of the most beautiful in the city. You might find it hard to disagree after watching this video!

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Caption 17 [en]: you should anticipate an hour and a half of walking,
Caption 17 [fr]: il faut prévoir une heure et demie de marche,

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