Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Fancy going to a mustard bar or a wine tasting? Or how about some delicious œufs meurette and bœuf bourguignon? There's something for everyone in Dijon!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Why is sunflower oil so expensive? Sophie and Patrice talk about grocery store prices and how it reminds them of the early days of COVID.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
This video outlines the shortcomings of the Louvre Museum's security system in the wake of the 2025 jewelry theft. It also talks about the security measures and techniques of another museum in Chartres that are much more efficient.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
In this video, Nelly explains and gives some examples of the differences between the accents of Marseille and Paris. Pay close attention to her pronunciation!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Visit Dijon, home to the famous dukes of Burgundy. Discover its connection to Belgium and admire the quirky bell-striker statues on the Church of Notre-Dame. Finally, sample its many culinary delights!
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
Sophie and Edmée love to hang out in cafés on weekends to watch the world go by, relax, or even do some work. Though the servers and other customers can be mean sometimes!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Nelly just came back from Marseille and decided to give us a little course on the very unique and colorful dialect of France's second-largest city.
Difficulty:
Advanced
France
Hugo is cooking homemade gnocchi. To make it even more delicious, he adds some chanterelle mushrooms and a deluge of Parmesan cheese. Try this simple recipe at home if you have plenty of time to spare!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
This helpful news report explains what goes on during the United Nations General Assembly meetings. Can you guess which world leader held the floor the longest, for over four hours?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Alexandre complain about the cost of Paris public transportation, which has tripled recently. On the bright side, the price of a ticket to the suburbs has gone down considerably.
Difficulty:
Advanced
France
Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster continues to talk about her amazing career path that led her all the way to France for the movie Vie privée (A Private Life).
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Nelly talks about a vibrant Celtic festival in Brittany, plus other highlights of her summer vacation, including horseback riding and playing the drums!
Difficulty:
Advanced
France
These pickled red onions add an extra kick to everything from sandwiches to salads to stews. Plus they're a breeze to make!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Patrice need to rent a car, but Sophie is shocked at the cost. Fortunately, Patrice may have found a rental package that will be cheaper.
Difficulty:
Advanced
France
Nicolas Sarkozy made headlines with his recent conviction for accepting illicit funds from Muammar Gaddafi. He was sentenced to five years in prison with a deferred committal order. He intends to appeal and fight to the bitter end.
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