Difficulty: Intermediate
France
A large group of yogis met near the Eiffel Tower to celebrate Paris's International Day of Yoga. For the second year in a row, people gathered in the same spirit of unity to relax, stretch, and bring a little peace to the world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol takes us to Paris's eleventh arrondissement, which has a strong artisan tradition. There, you'll meet Laurence Raverdeau, voted the "best craftsperson of France" in 2011, who explains the complex art of upholstering. She shows us some of her amazing creations, which include scented macaroon-shaped cushions.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol takes us to the Cour de l'Industrie (Industry Courtyard) in Paris. It used to be the site of a wallpaper factory that was destroyed in a fire and more or less abandoned. An artisan association decided to renovate the premises, which now house over forty artists and craftsmen. Be sure to visit the area on your next trip to Paris!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In this episode, Pierre Esparre, a fine mosaic artist, explains how he discovered his talent and how he gets his inspiration from everyday life, whether it's a street scene, a YouTube video, or an Internet page. Watch this video to see how Pierre translates his ideas into quirky, humorous, and eye-catching creations.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In this hilarious video, Allessandro Di Sarno decides to strip (nearly) naked to determine whether Parisians are really as jaded as he thinks they are. Luckily the only violence he suffers is at the hands of an elderly woman, who pokes him with her cane!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Come discover this feature-length film directed by Serge Papagalli in the Trièves. Humor and affection drive his story, which focuses on the difficulties of peasant life.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
These brief interviews on the streets of Lille were conducted in order to test the waters of the tricky dispute over the banning of burqa-wearing in public.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
José Bové may be famous for having dismantled a McDonald’s, but it turns out he also knows a thing or two about building houses — all in line with his alterglobalist ideals!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Joëlle Aubron, who died in 2006, was freed in 2004 after more than sixteen years in prison. She was a member of Action Directe, a movement which was responsible for a variety of violent events in the 1980s, most notably the assassination of the head of Renault in 1987.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Newcomers Kader Belarbi and Loumia Hiridjee are bringing fresh blood and talent to the French cultural and commercial landscape.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sixty years after the disappearance of literary great Saint-Exupéry, a commemoration is held on the Mediterranean Sea at the spot where his airplane fell.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Lionel and Sara reflect on how the traditional two-day Fête de l'Humanité (Humanity Festival) has changed over the years. Originally organized by the Communist newspaper L'Humanité, the festival is an occasion for the various factions of the French left to put aside their differences and come together.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Sara needs to pack her bag as she is going on holiday soon, but she is just not in the mood. What a chore! Lionel does his best to motivate her...
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Lionel has a terrible toothache and all the dentists are on vacation. Fortunately, he has a great trick for relieving the pain that he shares with Sara. Find out what it is!
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Sara's hands are a bit dirty. That's because she's been doing some painting around her place. She enjoys decorating her apartment when she finds the time.
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