Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Still in the town of Meudon, Daniel Benchimol takes us to an impressive building, the parish church of Saint John the Theologian. It houses an orphanage that helps nearly thirteen thousand young people reintegrate into society.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
The original version of Le Petit Chaperon rouge, written by Charles Perrault, has a more gruesome ending than the one you might be familiar with. Patricia concludes the tale in this video.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Sophie loves plants so much that she isn't averse to snipping a cutting or two from a public garden. Her interest in plants comes from her grandmother, who spent endless hours tending to her plants and even climbed trees at 95 years old!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In part two of his visit to Meudon, Daniel Benchimol takes us to a church famous for the priest who officiated there: the renowned satricial writer Rabelais. Meudon's rich geological history is explained on a panel overlooking the town.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Enjoy the classic tale Le Petit Chaperon rouge (Little Red Riding Hood), as told by Patricia.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Victoria manages Millymenthe, one of the last remaining herbalist's shops in France. If you're ever in the Essonne area, stop by the shop and enjoy the specialty of the region, a delicious peppermint tea.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Sophie and Patrice visit the twentieth arrondissement of Paris, a quiet, authentic neighborhood undisturbed by tourists.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol takes us to Meudon, a small town near Paris. There, you can admire a statue of the famous writer François Rabelais. You can also wander through the Dauphin's Vegetable Garden, created in 1681.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Laurent Leclercq is a specialist in the restoration of antique furniture. He's so passionate about his craft that he finds excuses to go into the studio when he's on vacation!
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Why do we get "hen flesh" (chair de poule) when it's "duck cold" (froid de canard)? Learn more about these and other poultry-related expressions in this video.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
In Paris, Lionel talks to Lahlou about the ordeal of getting to and from work during the recent pension reform strikes. With ten out of fourteen subway lines closed, Lahlou's commute can take upwards of three hours.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
In this video on Breton crêpes, you will learn about crêpes de sarrasin (or galettes de sarrasin), which are made of buckwheat flour and usually savory, and crêpes made with wheat flour, which are usually sweet.
Difficulty: Newbie
France
According to the three-day rule, you should wait three days after a first date before contacting the person. But if they call you, do you pick up or play hard to get and let it go to voicemail?
Difficulty: Newbie
France
In the park, Samuel and Anne talk about some things they like. They have a lot in common!
Difficulty: Beginner
France
To conclude her series on musical expressions, Patricia will sing your praises for having learned and practiced everything she taught you.
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