Nelly talks about a vibrant Celtic festival in Brittany, plus other highlights of her summer vacation, including horseback riding and playing the drums!

Nelly breaks down "La Vie en Rose" by Édith Piaf, the quintessential (and easy to learn!) French love song.

Nelly continues analyzing the song "La Vie en Rose" by Edith Piaf. She explains what makes it such a timeless classic and why it's useful to learn.

Nelly talks about the top most searched French words on Google in 2025. Do you know what wesh and gougnafier mean?

How will climate change affect wine growing in France? Is the French wine reputation at stake? What can be done about it? Find out in this extensive news report.

In this educational video, you will learn about the powers of the French president, which were redefined at the behest of Charles de Gaulle in 1958.

The Champs-Élysées will still take on a festive air despite the quarantine and lack of crowds. Many lovers of the city of Paris were able to attend the virtual lighting ceremony online from anywhere in the world.

Four days after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, miracles are still possible. Search and rescue teams work tirelessly to save people trapped under the rubble.

Gisèle Pelicot's rape trial has sent shock waves around the world. Ms. Pelicot insisted on making the trial open to the public despite the atrocity of the incidents. In December 2024, her ex-husband and the 50 other defendants were found guilty for their crimes.

This helpful news report explains what goes on during the United Nations General Assembly meetings. Can you guess which world leader held the floor the longest, for over four hours?

The medieval Alsatian town of Riquewihr is a popular holiday destination due to its fairytale-like setting and charming Christmas markets. But problems can arise with the enormous amount of people visiting the area every year.

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are a bit controversial, because they aren't as environmentally friendly as they claim to be and are being sponsored by some big oil companies. Learn more in this video.

Faced with a butter shortage in France, this bakery is among the few that are choosing to wait in hopes that the price of butter will drop. Apparently, customers are too fond of the bakery's delicious pastries to let a price increase deter them. After all, pastries are one of life's essentials in France...

Meet Nathalie, the owner of an equestrian center where no one rides horses. Find out what is so special about the horses and the other animals that live there.

François selected three books to show us that are suitable for teens, adults, and French-language learners alike: Monsieur Ibrahim et les fleurs du Coran by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt, La petite-fille de Monsieur Linh by Philippe Claudel, and Les Demeurées by Jeanne Benameur.