We continue our series on clog making. Hilaire explains step three, the hollowing out of the clog with special equipment, and the finishing stage, sanding the outside and drying the wood.

Patrice and Sophie reminisce about playing ombres chinoises (shadow puppets) when they were little. Patrice makes some interesting observations about Eisenstein's Ivan the Terrible and Coppola's Dracula, two films that incorporate shadow puppetry.

Patrice discovers that his reunion with his former intern is not just a social visit. He's shocked to hear that Hervé has gone bankrupt.

Hilaire summarizes all the steps in the clog-making process. The Clog Museum has descriptions with models in relief for the blind and visually impaired.

Sophie and Patrice share their impressions of Paris under a gray sky. They say that the multiple shades of gray make Paris all the more beautiful. Even the old buildings blackened by years of grime add texture and beauty, but they concede that a good clean-up is sometimes necessary.

So far, Hervé and Pauline are getting on well with Patrice, their gracious host, who took pity on them. However, Pauline is starting to show signs of dissatisfaction.

We continue our visit to the Clog Museum and learn about these very old machines that are still in use today.

Sophie is upset because someone stole her cell phone. It's not just the loss of her phone that makes her mad but the real inconvenience of losing all her contact information. Patrice has a few good suggestions for her.

Barbara's class goes on a field trip. Under normal circumstances, she would be delighted not to be stuck in the classroom, but this time her mother is coming along... How many ways can Isabelle embarrass her daughter?

Yvette is disturbed by Pauline's hostile and suspicious behavior. What was she doing rummaging through Patrice's drawers?

In this video, you will discover the origins of the Christmas tree. This tradition dates back to Roman times, when people used to decorate their houses with conifer branches to celebrate the winter solstice.

Patrice's watch has gone missing, and he suspects Yvette for the theft, thanks to Pauline's subtle hints.

Hilaire shows us some of the more unusual clogs at the Clog Museum, from souvenirs clogs made for American troops in World War II to clogs made for cracking chestnuts.

British-American Hollywood star Olivia de Havilland died on July 26, 2020 in Paris at the age of 104. She became the first female president of the Cannes Film Festival jury in 1965.

Sophie and Patrice discuss the weather as they shop at the market on a miserable winter day. Sophie detests the cold and the rain whereas Patrice doesn't mind at all!