You might already know that the euro looks slightly different from country to country. But France has also released a series of limited edition euro coins for each of its twenty-six regions. Remember when collecting state quarters was all the rage? Now you can move on to regional French euros!

Are you afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Then you better avoid the rue de la Brèche aux Loups (“Wolves’ Breach Street”) in Paris’ 12th arrondissement. Well, maybe not. But if you’re interested in how oddly named streets got their names, this video is sure to please!

The rue de la Roquette, in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, is so named because it is either full of weapons or full of lettuce – or neither! Find out the history behind this ancient street and learn the various meanings of the word roquette in this video.

Why is this dead-end street named after a big bottle? The local historian will reveal all.

DJ Mike, from the electronica band NoJazz, tells us about one of his teachers, who suffered from two rather unfortunate problems…

Nils shows us around ho36, a lovely youth hostel in Avignon. It has a wide range of accommodations and also offers a complete breakfast.

Niko de La Faye, a French visual artist, paints on faces that he photographs and photographs faces that he has painted. His models are ordinary people, but his portraits are amazing. Don’t miss Yabla’s exclusive interview with this talented artist!

In this second part, French visual artist Niko de la Faye shares with us the complexity of his work, his beginnings, the sources of his inspiration, and his favorite artists.

From Scratch is not only the name of Neïmo’s first album, it also sums up their ethos. Original and full of energy, Neïmo is a distinctive part of a rock and roll trend: made in France but sung in English! According to the band, rock and roll is best done in its original language. Hear about how they mix their inspirations and influences with their innovation.

Play with Nathalie and Guillaume and try to find out the answers to these riddles.

Talk about service: a hospital in Nantes has devoted an entire department to making sure deaf patients receive the same medical attention as everyone else. Of course, all of its medical workers are fully proficient in French Sign Language. Did you know that most languages of the world also have their own sign language?

Nadjma shows us how to prepare a vegan curry dish made from local vegetables simmered in coconut milk.

Nadjma explains what a thali is and what she puts into it. Watch the video to find out!

The Orange Foundation funded a new school near Abidjan in Ivory Coast. The children and their parents are very happy that the school was built right in their village and that education is now more accessible to them.

Nader discusses the declining animal population in Ivory Coast and throughout the world. Due to deforestation and poaching, many species, including the elephant, are endangered.