Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sophie and Patrice discuss the retirement reforms in France and the mass protests opposing them. They also explain the role of President Macron in this controversial situation.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France, Martinique
Souleymane talks with Tao about his new toy: a yo-yo that changes color depending on speed.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In addition to its saltworks, the town of Marsal boasts some interesting artwork, such as the bovine statue by the Hungarian artist Sandor Kiss. And Michel will explain the town's connection with Louis XIV and French military engineer Vauban.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Lionel takes us to the Salt Museum in Marsal, dedicated to the history of the town's saltworks. He introduces us to Michel, president of the Friends of the Museum, and to Juliette, who is starting her first day on the job.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
We end our visit to the museum where Josef Pyrz's beautiful wooden statues are displayed. Find out why some heads are represented upside down and a few are not.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Enjoy the exquisite statues of Josef Pyrz, a Polish sculptor who finally found recognition thanks to the famous composer Olivier Messiaen who propelled his career. The statues are made of various woods and many have a religious theme.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France, Martinique
Souleymane tells Maxence about a very beautiful girl he just met who hasn't responded to his text. What should he do?
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Jacqueline explains how the building that now houses Josef Pyrz's sculptures came about.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Jacqueline shows Lionel some magnificent wooden statues by a Polish sculptor who settled in France.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
The Calendar of Peace includes three figures depicted with their eyes closed, signifying their "inward-looking" lives: Jesus, Buddha, and Louis Braille.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In part two of this series, we continue our visit of the little village of Schorbach and join Jacqueline and Lionel at the Calendar of Peace Museum, which depicts famous figures throughout history, from Buddha to Louis Braille.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Lionel and Jacqueline take us to the Moselle region in the little town of Schorbach, which is renowned for its pink sandstone sculptures and its Path of the Ten Covenants.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sophie and Patrice talk about kitchen utensils, and Patrice shares a few tips on how to avoid burning your food.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Belgium, France
Axel did some work for the Belgium quarterly magazine Médor, which sees itself as a media watchdog focusing on investigative journalism. For this edition, the magazine called on punk artists to illustrate the articles.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
We continue our visit to Vaucouleurs, a small town where Joan of Arc spent part of her life. Her story sparked many legends and anecdotes, one of which concerns a magical linden tree...
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