Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol takes us through the village of Barbizon, which has served as an inspiration to numerous artists and writers since the mid-1800s. Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, and Robert Louis Stephenson are just a few of the many people who have fallen in love with this charming town.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol takes us on a stroll through Trouville, a town in Normandy that's famous for its boardwalk. A favorite of novelist Gustave Flaubert, this charming town also boasts some beautiful villas, a fishing port, and delicious restaurants.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol continues our tour of Reims. You'll not only see the Cathedral, but a lot of intriguing architectural styles, art deco buildings, and a fifties structure merged with a medieval tower.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture, and it's just one of many interesting things to discover in the northern French city of Reims. Daniel Benchimol walks us through this gorgeous city in this video.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Honfleur is a Norman town whose beauty was immortalized by the Impressionists. Come take a trip with Daniel Benchimol through this historic town that inspired an entire art movement.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol continues his tour of the Normandy coast with stops in Tourgéville, Houlgate, and Dives-sur-Mer. Along the way, he shows us some interesting houses built on top of German bunkers from World War II.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Deauville, one of the most prestigious resorts on the Normandy coast, is a movie lover's dream: besides featuring an annual American film festival, it was also the filming location of A Man and a Woman, a classic of French cinema.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Daniel Benchimol shows us around Cabourg in Normandy. There, you'll find a casino and the famous Grand Hôtel, where Marcel Proust stayed and found inspiration for his book In Search of Lost Time.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Moving further westward, Bertrand Boulbar takes us through the deserts of Nevada in this video for his melancholy song "Je cherche ta voix" (I Seek Your Voice).
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
The French singer Bertrand Boulbar takes Las Vegas in this music video for his song "De paquebots en épaves" (From Liners to Wrecks). His smoky, deep voice is reminiscent of one of France's most iconic singers, Serge Gainsbourg.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Bertrand Boulbar has been spending a lot of time in his car lately, traveling across the United States. In "Motor Hotel," he gives us some impressions of the highway: gas stations, truckers, power lines, bad coffee....
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
The cathedral of Chartres is one of the most famous in Europe and is a prime example of Gothic architecture. Daniel Benchimol gives us an exclusive tour of this magnificent cultural landmark.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Rémy de Bores, an author and publisher, is a very busy man. In this video, he explains the intricacies of his profession and discusses his own books.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Suzy Le Blanc is a poet, novelist, and short story writer who sets much of her work in the French region of Lorraine. In this video, she talks to us about some of her books and her passion for storytelling.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Discover the charms of the city of Chartres with our famous guide, Daniel Benchimol! With medieval roads, a famous cathedral, and the International Stained Glass Center, Chartres is a must-see destination for your next trip to France.
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