Patrice has an announcement to make. He just bought a dog! Sophie is not thrilled about the idea... But did he really buy one or is he just kidding?

September is a special time in France called la rentrée, when students and workers get back into the swing of things and possibly the dreariness of the work and study routine. Alexandre dreads this time of year while Sophie embraces it as an opportunity for starting afresh.

Sandra has to end her painting lessons with Marie because she has to go back to Switzerland. But the ladies have developed a great friendship and are planning to see each other again.

Patrice and Sophie gripe about the Paris metro price hike, which they agree is a very bad move. Unfortunately, Patrice has a metro train to catch!

Marie and Sandra decide to experiment with plein air painting, but first Marie must decide on a Paris location as a subject to paint. Which will she pick?

Patrice tells Sophie about the "noble art" of boxing and why it received that name. Then Sophie shares her opinions about the sport.

Before tackling today's art lesson, Sandra and Marie talk about the children's Saturday afternoon class. The kids learned about the trees and plants of Paris and the lesson was a great success!

Sandra tells Marie about a great project she has planned for the children in her Saturday sessions: observational outings in the park to learn about plants, shadows, and light, followed by a drawing session.

Nelly answers some more questions about life in France and tells us what series she is currently watching on TV.

Nelly explains in detail the meaning of the most famous verses of the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise."

Nelly discusses a variety of topics, from Parisian fashion to street harassment in Paris. She will also show you her grocery shopping.

Sophie has just bought a deck of Marseille tarot cards, which she's very excited about. However, Patrice is a little skeptical, since Marseille is "renowned for its lies." He references the expression C'est la sardine qui a bouché le port de Marseille (The sardine blocked the port of Marseille), referring to its inhabitants' supposed tendency to exaggerate.

Just in time for Bastille Day, Nelly explains the history of "La Marseillaise," the French national anthem, including how it got its name.

Nelly is out and about in Paris. Find out why she got kicked out of the Louvre courtyard!

Like many French people, Sophie and Alexandre are totally sick of the rain. Besides, Sophie always ends up with wet shoes and frizzy hair. Alexandre has some good tips for her.