Difficulty: Beginner
France
Sam and Annie are recreating a chocolate parfait commercial when Nico arrives, panting and panicking.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel shows us some more treasures from the Sceaux domain, including the orangery and the rose garden, as well as the beautiful Dawn Pavilion. The estate also includes something that is fairly rare in France: a dog park!
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Alison and her father are so delighted at the prospect of working with the famous manager, Steve Holloway, that they're willing to do anything he asks, even pay his outrageous fees. Nadine is alarmed and worried for her daughter.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
While Sam makes a chocolate parfait, Annie and Sacha join him in the kitchen to watch Nico's TV debut.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Patricia explains how the famous Promenade des Anglais running along the seaside of Nice got its name. The Promenade has been hosting various cultural and sporting events such as motor races since the early 1900s.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sceaux is full of many historical treasures, including a castle and an orangery, as well as an esplanade that became famous more recently as the site of a historic concert by Madonna in 1987. Watch the video to find out which French president was there (and the legend attached to his attendance!).
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Alison's dad, Jean-Pierre, has found a manager for his daughter. They are elated and can't believe their luck. They are prepared to do anything to achieve fame. However, Alison's mother, Nadine, is not so sure.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France, New Caledonia
New Caledonia is still part of France and has not gained its independence despite lenghthy negotiations between loyalists and separatists. Now that the Kanak population is a minority, independence seems unlikely. For more info on New Caledonia, check out these links: https://bit.ly/3cnZgzs, https://bit.ly/2EWfOBG, https://bit.ly/2SyqOrw.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Nico fancies himself a big star, while Sam fancies himself a master chef. Who are they trying to impress?
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In addition to its historic castle, the town of Sceaux is also home to a group of vegetated islets that provide passersby with a place to rest and wild birds with a place to nest. The castle grounds also include an orangery and numerous pavilions to explore.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
J.B. made a simple Greek salad while Lionel was sleeping. All the main ingredients are from Greece, except for the Crimean black tomatoes.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
After winning a TV talent show, Alison thought that it would open the door to fame and success as a singer. Unfortunately, her notoriety was shortlived, and she hasn't been able to land any contracts.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
The Promenade des Anglais is Nice's most famous and beautiful avenue. Sadly, its reputation was tarnished by a 2016 tragedy that left 80 pedestrians dead. As a result, safety barriers have been installed to prevent this from happening again.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Sam wants to learn to cook to seduce Annie. Sacha tells Annie that she watches too many commercials, reminding her of an unfortunate incident involving laundry detergent.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France, New Caledonia
In 1988, New Caledonia was on the verge of a civil war as the native population, the Kanaks, rebelled against economic injustice and demanded their independence. A violent incident on the island of Ouvéa prompted the French government to intervene and even bring in a SWAT team. More violence ensued as negotiations failed.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel shows us two historic landmarks in the town of Sceaux: the Saint John the Baptist Church, which contains many valuable artifacts, and the Félibres Garden, which is named after the Félibrige literary movement. He starts out his tour at a former railway station that is now the town's market hall.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
In France, a kiss on both cheeks—known as la bise—is a part of everyday greetings. But should this cultural habit be avoided in the midst of a pandemic?
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Jeanne gathers enough evidence to hand over to her lawyer so that she can file for divorce. She then embarks on a new life with the help of Maxime at the bed and breakfast.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Sacha tells Annie that she watches too many commercials. Meanwhile, Sam's attempt to make popcorn for the first time in his life goes awry.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France, New Caledonia
In New Caledonia, the last French colony, two societies continue to coexist: the descendants of the white colonists known as "Caldoches," and the native Kanaks, whose numbers were decimated by the colonists beginning in 1853.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Patricia is on the Promenade des Anglais, the most famous avenue in Nice. The avenue is very long and stretches from the port of Nice to its airport. You can even wheel your suitcase all the way to the airport and catch your plane.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Valentine and Bernard are determined to catch Jeanne in bed with Maxime, but their plan backfires. Bernard falls for the ruse devised by Jeanne and Maxime instead.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Caroline and "Sarah" (aka Amal) have a difficult conversation. Caroline tells Sarah that she isn't a good singer and should stop performing. But Sarah thinks she's just jealous.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
We continue our visit to Liverdun with Lionel. The town features a lot of houses with gerbières, or hayloft windows, through which people would hoist sheaves of wheat.
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