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Lionel - L'Église de Domrémy - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Join Lionel and Roger in front of the Domrémy basilica dedicated to Joan of Arc. You will find out some more about her family, as well as a surprising fact about Roger's!

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Caption 17 [fr]: Au papa de Jeanne qui s'appelle Jacques d'Arc.
Caption 17 [en]: Of Joan's dad, whose name is Jacques d'Arc.

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Le Monde - Joséphine Baker résistante ? - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Josephine Baker, the legendary singer, actress, and cabaret dancer, played a very active role in World War Two in France. Using her celebrity as a cover, she helped with counterintelligence efforts during the French Resistance.

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Caption 42 [fr]: Jacques Abtey.
Caption 42 [en]: Jacques Abtey.

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Amal et Caroline - Centre Georges Pompidou

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Caroline and Amal are in front of the Centre Georges Pompidou, a contemporary art museum built by, you guessed it, President Georges Pompidou! Its unusual architectural design created some controversy initially, but it has since become a very popular spot in Paris.

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Caption 20 [fr]: Y a eu aussi Jacques Chirac avec le Quai Branly.
Caption 20 [en]: There was also Jacques Chirac with the Quai Branly.

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Voyage en France - Sceaux - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Sceaux is full of many historical treasures, including a castle and an orangery, as well as an esplanade that became famous more recently as the site of a historic concert by Madonna in 1987. Watch the video to find out which French president was there (and the legend attached to his attendance!).

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Caption 15 [fr]: du nom de Jacques Chirac en profita pour la récupérer.
Caption 15 [en]: by the name of Jacques Chirac seized the opportunity to take them.

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Le Monde - Nouvelle-Calédonie : la dernière colonie française - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

France, New Caledonia

New Caledonia is still part of France and has not gained its independence despite lenghthy negotiations between loyalists and separatists. Now that the Kanak population is a minority, independence seems unlikely. For more info on New Caledonia, check out these links: https://bit.ly/3cnZgzs, https://bit.ly/2EWfOBG, https://bit.ly/2SyqOrw.

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Caption 7 [fr]: et Jacques Lafleur, le loyaliste,
Caption 7 [en]: and Jacques Lafleur, the loyalist,

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Le Monde - Nouvelle-Calédonie : la dernière colonie française - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

France, New Caledonia

In 1988, New Caledonia was on the verge of a civil war as the native population, the Kanaks, rebelled against economic injustice and demanded their independence. A violent incident on the island of Ouvéa prompted the French government to intervene and even bring in a SWAT team. More violence ensued as negotiations failed.

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Caption 24 [fr]: D'un côté, les loyalistes caldoches, rassemblés derrière Jacques Lafleur,
Caption 24 [en]: On one side, the Caldoche loyalists, rallying behind Jacques Lafleur,

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Voyage en France - Nogent-sur-Marne - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Nogent-sur-Marne is a charming town that has been the home of many celebrities, including the scientist Marie Curie and the singer Charles Trenet. Daniel shows us some of the town's beautiful landmarks, including the Baltard Pavilion and the Passerelle des Arts.

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Caption 40 [fr]: par le président de l'époque Monsieur Jacques Chirac
Caption 40 [en]: by the president at the time, Mr. Jacques Chirac,

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Peter - L'Olympia

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Our presenter Peter is in front of the Olympia, which is the oldest music hall in Paris. Many French singers and big stars from around the world have performed there, from Edith Piaf to Liza Minnelli. The Olympia was entirely rebuilt in 2001.

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Caption 46 [fr]: Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, euh... Edith Piaf évidemment
Caption 46 [en]: Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, uh... Edith Piaf of course,

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Banlieues françaises - jeunes et policiers, l'impossible réconciliation? - Part 4

Difficulty: Advanced

France

Activist, journalist, and documentary filmmaker Rokhaya Diallo talks about racial tensions between the police and young people in French working-class suburbs. She calls for better police training and more accountability to prevent violence against young people of color.

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Caption 26 [fr]: donc, Jacques Toubon en l'occurrence,
Caption 26 [en]: so Jacques Toubon in this instance,

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Voyage en France - Maisons-Laffitte - Part 4

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Daniel Benchimol is in Maisons-Laffitte, also known as the "horse city." He tells us about the history of its famous racetrack, which boasts the longest straight line segment of any racetrack in Europe. And if horses aren't your thing, there's a campground where you can relax by the river Seine.

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Caption 15 [fr]: C'est ici en mille huit cent vingt-huit que Jacques Laffitte organisa les premières courses.
Caption 15 [en]: It's here in eighteen hundred twenty-eight that Jacques Laffitte organized the first races.

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Voyage en France - Maisons-Laffitte - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In part three of our visit to Maisons-Laffitte, Daniel Benchimol reveals even more interesting facts about this city. The Maisons Castle, which epitomizes seventeenth-century French architecture, has been used for the filming of many famous movies, such as Love and Death, Dangerous Liaisons, Queen Margot, and many more.

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Caption 22 [fr]: En dix-huit cent dix-huit, Jacques Laffitte fit de ce château le lieu de l'opposition libérale.
Caption 22 [en]: In eighteen hundred eighteen, Jacques Laffitte made this castle the site of the liberal opposition.

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Voyage en France - Le château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this tour of the town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, you will discover a very old castle built by King Francis the First as well as a quintessentially French marketplace, whose numerous fountains make it the perfect place to cool off in the summer.

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Caption 35 [fr]: Nous voici devant la salle Jacques Tati.
Caption 35 [en]: Here we are in front of the Salle Jacques Tati [Jacques Tati Hall].

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Voyage en France - La ville de Provins - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Our trusty guide Daniel Benchimol takes us to the outskirts of Paris to the medieval city of Provins. There you can admire its ramparts that are still intact in places, enjoy its equestrian shows, and follow the historic road to Paris on your way back.

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Caption 17 [fr]: inauguration faite par le président de l'époque, Jacques Chirac, en deux mille deux.
Caption 17 [en]: inauguration made by the president at the time, Jacques Chirac, in two thousand two.

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Voyage dans Paris - La Petite Alsace

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this video, Daniel Benchimol takes us to Paris's thirteenth arrondissement, where you can discover an area known as "La Petite Alsace" (Little Alsace) and enjoy the best butter croissants in the Paris region!

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Caption 21 [fr]: par le décorateur des films de Jacques Tati.
Caption 21 [en]: by the set designer of Jacques Tati's films.

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Cap 24 - Paris : Alessandro fait les Puces! - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Alessandro goes to the flea market to interview the owners of a charming vintage boutique specializing in clothes and accessories from the 1880s to the 1980s. The owners even dress the part in their gorgeous costumes.

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Caption 24 [fr]: d'être de Jacques Doucet qui est un couturier qu'on trouve très, très rarement,
Caption 24 [en]: of being from Jacques Doucet, who is a fashion designer who is found very, very rarely,

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