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Le Monde - SUV à Paris: faut-il en finir avec les grosses voitures? (2 videos)

In the last thirty years, cars have become heavier and larger. This alarming trend has been addressed by European authorities, who have imposed new measures to curb pollution. But are these measures actually working?

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Sophie et Patrice - Les vieux à Paris

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Sophie and Patrice talk about growing old in Paris. They both agree that it's tough for the elderly in Paris and that they would rather spend their golden years somewhere else.

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Le saviez-vous? - Paris, capitale de France

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this episode you will learn how Paris officially became the capital in the sixth century under the reign of Clovis. Paris was not built in a day, and in many respects, Paris is still being built today as many significant events, past and present, are still defining the history of the city.

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Lionel L - L'art éphémère à Paris

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Lionel shows us some ephemeral art in Paris, including an anamorphic installation on the Louvre Pyramid and a large steel sculpture with a cardboard "cave" inside. Check them out before they're gone!

Cap 24 - Paris : Alessandro fait les Puces! (2 videos)

In this video, Alessandro goes to the Saint-Ouen flea market, where he talks to a merchant who sells a wide variety of treasures and who believes that everything can be a work of art. Make sure to stop by the next time you're in Paris!

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Cap 24 - Les cyclistes parisiens sont-ils indisciplinés ?

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

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Rumor has it that Parisians bicyclists are undisciplined. Is this true? Allessandro Di Sarno is out on the streets of Paris to find out for himself and carries out his own humorous inquiry...

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Lionel L - La Place des Vosges

Difficulty: Intermediate

France Parisian

Lionel is in the Place des Vosges in Paris on a chilly June day. The square is busier than previous years due to a recent flood along the Seine. Parisians like to go out in the fresh air, bring a picnic, a bottle of wine, or simply work on their laptop in the many parks scattered around the city.

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Le saviez-vous? - Histoire du drapeau français

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Le drapeau français, bleu, blanc, rouge représente la royauté, le peuple et les couleurs de Paris. Le drapeau n'est pas seulement un symbole d'unité et de fierté mais aussi une source de tension car il représente aussi des minorités politiques contestées.

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Lionel L - Nuit Debout - Journée internationale - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Lionel L introduces a new social phenomenon called "Nuit Debout" ("Up All Night" or "Rise Up Night"). It's a protest movement born from a general discontent regarding politics, labor laws, and other issues. At 6 p.m. every day, people take to the streets of Paris to discuss ideas and air their grievances. The movement is gathering momentum in other cities and countries as well.

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Manif du Mois - Fukushima plus jamais ça

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Voici en juin dernier une manifestation à Paris contre le nucléaire. Vous entendrez des points de vue fort opiniâtrés, comme celui de cette adorable fillette qui connaît son sujet à fond, et que le speaker a bien du mal à interrompre sur sa lancée!

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Simon et Marion - Les Restos du Cœur

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Marion explique à Simon ce qu'elle fait pour aider les pauvres à Paris avec les Restos du Coeur qui sont gérés par des bénévoles.

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Paix et partage - Journée Internationale du yoga

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Energie, Harmonie et Paix est le thème de cette journée internationale de Yoga à Paris- des milliers de personnes dans le même mouvement, la même respiration, en même temps et au même rythme, portés tous par la même vibration.

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Télésonne - Micro-trottoir : Nuisance dans les transports

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

On interroge les Essonniens (habitants de l'Essonne, une banlieue dans le sud de Paris) pour savoir ce qu'ils pensent des transports en commun. Les usagers des bus ne sont guère satisfaits car les passagers sont souvent impolis, voire même agressifs. Cela donne une mauvaise image aux touristes.

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Actu Vingtième - La burqa

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

La loi qui va interdire le port de la burqa a incité les Français à la révolte devant le Sénat à Paris. Ils s'expliquent face à la caméra dans la rue.

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Le Journal - Salon du livre

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

At the Paris Salon du Livre this year, in response to the visit of the Israeli president, six Arab nations decided to exclude themselves from the event. Some attendees were puzzled by the boycott, especially considering that many Israeli writers are known to advocate the creation of a Palestinian state. With all that pressure, no wonder the roof collapsed!

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