Difficulty: Beginner
France
Catherine continues her tour of Arles by taking us through the city's narrow streets lined with old houses, which offer some nice shade during the hot summer months.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Arles is an interesting town to visit, well-known for its Roman amphitheater. At one point two hundred houses were hiding inside the arena itself.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Discover the friendly neighborhood of the Butte-aux-Cailles with Antoine. Although it's in the heart of Paris, this neighborhood feels like a little corner of countryside with all its greenery. And in the evening the village atmosphere comes to life as people, mostly locals, go out for drinks or a meal.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Amal and Caroline are in Pigalle in Paris to tell us about the Moulin Rouge, the famous cabaret where French can-can dancers put on a great show. Contrary to what its name might suggest, the Moulin Rouge (literally, "Red Windmill") was never used as a windmill.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Amal and Caroline visit the iconic Montmartre district and the Sacré-Cœur basilica, built in the late nineteenth century. The basilica is a place where people used to worship martyrs.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Back in 2018, Amal and Caroline met up in the Luxembourg Garden (commonly known as "Luco"), one of the oldest gardens in Paris. Built in 1612, this beautiful garden is still very popular among Parisians and tourists alike.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Amal and Caroline are in Laumière, in the north of Paris. This once industrial area is now quiet and appealing, as it remains more affordable than some more expensive parts of Paris. As a result, it is gradually becoming gentrified.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Amal and Caroline tell us about the Géode, a science and industry museum. Built in 1985 on the site of former slaughterhouses, it's a place where you can learn all about science and even enjoy a 3D movie.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Come discover the Parc de la Villette with Amal and Caroline. Built on the site of a former slaughterhouse, this park is now one of the largest green spaces in Paris.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Amal and Caroline are sitting in front the Louvre Museum and its famous glass pyramid. Once controversial, the pyramid is now considered one of the museum's finest works of art.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Amal gives Caroline a trick for skipping the long line that inevitably forms in front of the Louvre Museum. Then they decide to have a peaceful breakfast in the Jardin des Tuileries.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Getting around Paris has never been easier thanks to Vélib, a citywide bike rental service. Amal will tell you everything you need to know about renting a bicycle for a day, a week, or even a year. You won't be stranded after the subway closes at midnight!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
A menu for 8 euros... in a Zen decor! Not only has Joan Schmitt turned an old Alsatian bistro into a chic restaurant with a modern, minimalist style, but he also cooks for his clientele with local and worldwide produce, which he describes here with great gusto.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
In this video brought to us by Allons en France, a French government program that encourages students to learn the language and culture of France, young people from all over the world tell us about what learning French means to them.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Aldo takes us to a very special house on 23 Rue Beauregard in Paris. In that house lived a shady character, Catherine Deshayes, who was responsible for the murder of thousands of infants. She and 36 others were burned at the stake by Louis XIV.
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