On the French Riviera when it’s twenty-three degrees Celsius in the middle of November, some of us are tempted to head for the beach and take one final dip.

Nuits Blanches, French ambiance, old movies and nouvel art make Paris by night even more exciting.

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!

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

You'll learn some very useful information about running in this video—from what to wear to how to plan a run according to your own physical abilities. It's all about maintaining a "cardiopulmonary balance" and gradually working up to faster speeds and longer distances without over-exerting yourself. Take a break from your French studies and go for a nice jog!

With Christmas just around the corner, it's time to think of decorations and a festive table. You will learn how to fold a napkin in the shape of a flower, which is sure to dazzle friends and family. Do try this at home!

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.

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.

Fred is a Frenchman living and working in Miami. In this video, he shows us the different kinds of sailboats he uses at his job, Miami Catamarans.

Nelly had great plans for getting ready for Christmas, but she hasn't been feeling well, so she's doing the best she can.

Nelly takes us to the Tuileries Christmas market in Paris, then to the beautifully decorated luxury boutiques in Place Vendôme. If you've watched the show Lupin, you will recognize the jewelry store that was robbed by the famous gentleman thief, Lupin!

Nelly concludes her Christmas vlog by testing out a new recipe: a smoked salmon snowflake. It's perfect for a winter appetizer and will impress your friends!

At the Balzac Museum in the Château de Saché, exclusive period furniture was brought in to illustrate Honoré de Balzac's famous collection of novels, La Comédie Humaine (The Human Comedy). Balzac was famous for his lengthy, detailed descriptions of interiors in his novels.

In this beginner-level conversation, you will learn some useful vocabulary about everyday objects you might put in your bag.

In part two of our Conversations au parc series, you'll learn how to describe things as big and small, and how to say "me too" in French.