Difficulty:
Advanced
Canada
Meet Jean-Phillipe Talbot, pizza man at Montréal’s F&F Pizza. F&F is a gourmet pizza shop, owned by the multi-talented company Rhinoceros, where Francophones and Anglophones alike can come to savor a slice (those who can afford it, that is).
Difficulty:
Advanced
Canada
Singer-songwriter Phil Cambron talks about the “chanson vivante” scene in Montreal, his musical tastes and his ambitions.
Difficulty:
Advanced
France
Difficulty:
Advanced
France
Celebrated French hardcore musician Manu le Malin sits down for an interview about his influences and his music. He talks in particular about the last part of his “Biomechanik” series, Biomechanik III: The Final Chapter, which was filmed at the H.R. Giger Museum in Gruyères, Switzerland.
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Adv-Intermediate
France
Thierry Gouvenou explains in greater detail the challenges of a flat stage, as the outcome is often too predictable. It's up to him to design a course that will force riders out of their comfort zone. One solution? A mountain stage and rough terrain.
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Adv-Intermediate
France
It's up to route designer Thierry Gouvenou to keep each of the twenty-four stages of the Tour de France exciting. He has a few tricks up his sleeve to force an early breakaway from the peloton to keep the audiences engaged.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
In the second part of this video, we learn that there is hope the rivers won't be ruined if farmers are careful not to overproduce milk and avoid the overuse of chemicals and fertilizers.
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Adv-Intermediate
France
Scientists and environmentalists concerned about the degradation of waterways in the Franche-Comté area discover an unexpected source of pollution: the production of Comté cheese.
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Adv-Intermediate
France
Sophie and Alexandre are wondering whether they should drink bottled water or tap water. Which one is healthier and which one is better for the environment?
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
The slime mold Physarum polycephalum, nicknamed "the blob," fascinates biologists and the public alike due to its amazing features. You can watch the blob in action moving at a speed of one centimeter an hour at the Vincennes zoo.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
In part 2, we learn more fascinating facts about Marie Antoinette's private life, as well as some of her famous quotes. Can you guess what her last words were?
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
Found guilty of embezzlement of public funds, far-right politician Marine Le Pen has been barred from running for office for five years. Her trial and sentencing have sent shockwaves throughout Europe as her political career hangs in the balance.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
In part one of this video, you will learn how Austrian-born queen Marie Antoinette, whose native language was German, came to speak very good French. How did she do it? Watch this video and get inspired!
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
Meet the dedicated team of Zoodyssée, an animal refuge for a bird called the bustard, a so-called umbrella species. It's important to protect these threatened birds and their habitat, as it will benefit other species in the process.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
Why are there so few streets named after women? The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, decided to change the street-naming regulations to include women's names. Some say that it's far from sufficient, but it's a start!
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