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Vauréal - Véronique Schneider

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Véronique Schneider is a milliner, or hatmaker, who worked for the Comédie-Française in Paris and then moved to the Cour des Arts in Vauréal to make custom hats that anyone can wear.

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Caption 81 [fr]: Voilà.
Caption 81 [en]: There you are.

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In Paris, Lionel talks to Lahlou about the ordeal of getting to and from work during the recent pension reform strikes. With ten out of fourteen subway lines closed, Lahlou's commute can take upwards of three hours.

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Caption 57 [fr]: Voilà.
Caption 57 [en]: That's it.

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Vauréal - Denis Lagarde, coutelier - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

After thirty years as a graphic designer, Denis Lagarde decided to switch gears and work in the "completely crazy world" of artisan cutlery, fulfilling a childhood dream.

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Caption 2 [fr]: Voilà, je fais de la coutellerie custom
Caption 2 [en]: There you are, I do custom cutlery

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Vauréal - Laurent Azriel, luthier

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Laurent Azriel is a luthier in Vauréal. In this video, he talks about his craft, how he became a luthier, and the demands of his job, which he loves!

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Caption 2 [fr]: Voilà, nous nous trouvons dans mon atelier de lutherie.
Caption 2 [en]: Here we are in my lutherie workshop [string instrument workshop].

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Vauréal - Stéphanie, Asgard Costumes

Difficulty: Beginner

France

Stéphanie makes amazing medieval costumes that she sells at markets and festivals around the country. She even makes them to order for medieval-themed weddings!

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Caption 49 [fr]: Voilà le... le... le... l'inspiration prend sa source beaucoup dans... dans l'imaginaire.
Caption 49 [en]: Right, the... the... the... the inspiration has its source very much in... in the imagination.

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Vauréal - Coryn Wolk, Vitraux

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Coryn Wolk makes exquisite creations out of stained glass. She uses several techniques, such as the lead and Tiffany methods, as well as oven fusion.

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Caption 1 [fr]: Alors voilà, je suis Coryn.
Caption 1 [en]: So then, I'm Coryn.

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Pep's - Réparation de parapluies

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Thierry Millet is an umbrella repairer in Paris, and one of last remaining ones in France. He shares his wealth of knowledge and some interesting umbrella facts. Did you know that the first umbrella dates from 6500 B.C.?

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Caption 58 [fr]: Déjà, on se dit: voilà.
Caption 58 [en]: Already, we think: that's it.

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Victoria - dirigeante de Millymenthe

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Victoria manages Millymenthe, one of the last remaining herbalist's shops in France. If you're ever in the Essonne area, stop by the shop and enjoy the specialty of the region, a delicious peppermint tea.

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Caption 46 [fr]: Et voilà, c'est vraiment la... la valeur ajoutée
Caption 46 [en]: And there you have it, it's really the... the added value

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Laurent Leclercq - Restauration de meubles anciens

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Laurent Leclercq is a specialist in the restoration of antique furniture. He's so passionate about his craft that he finds excuses to go into the studio when he's on vacation!

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Caption 28 [fr]: Donc, voilà, le challenge il est là;
Caption 28 [en]: So that's it, the challenge is there;

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Giulia - Sa marque de bijoux 'Desidero'

Difficulty: Advanced

France

Giulia has been a jewelry maker since 2012, when she launched her Desidero brand. You can see and buy her creations in her boutique and studio located in Paris.

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Caption 31 [fr]: voilà, y a...
Caption 31 [en]: right, there's...

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Sandra - Gérante de "Gîte Arbonne"

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

You can get away from it all just an hour away from Paris by visiting Sandra's alternative accommodation in Arbonne-la-Forêt. You can choose between a tree house or a cottage in the heart of the forest and enjoy the wildlife. There's no public lighting, so the animals won't be disturbed.

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Caption 36 [fr]: voilà, et puis après un espace commun
Caption 36 [en]: right, and then also a common space

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Gilles de 'Paname Workshop' - Créateur d'objets de décoration

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Gilles Martineau is a craftsman who makes beautiful objects out of concrete. Using 3D software, he first designs a mold that he prints himself with a 3D printer. Then he pours concrete into the mold to create his art.

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Caption 72 [fr]: J'ai juste, voilà, de... des petites étapes de finition à réaliser
Caption 72 [en]: I just have, right, some... small finishing steps to carry out

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Karen - Les huiles essentielles

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

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

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Caption 4 [fr]: voilà, je suis en train de réaliser mon rêve, on va dire,
Caption 4 [en]: right, I'm realizing my dream, we'll say,

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Maison Légeron - Boutique de fleurs artificielles

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Bruno Légeron tells us about his family business of making artificial flowers and feathers for fashion houses and the movie industry. The Maison Légeron dates all the way back to 1727.

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Caption 31 [fr]: voilà, ça peut être une soie,
Caption 31 [en]: right, it can be silk,

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