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Voyage dans Paris - Autour de l'Hôtel de Ville

Difficulty: Beginner

France

The square around Paris's city hall, the Hôtel de Ville, is much more than a purely bureaucratic area. It features one of the city's most renowned department stores, the BHV, and even turns into an ice-skating rink in the winter.

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Caption 29 [en]: the magnificent building of the Théâtre de la Ville [Theater of the City].
Caption 29 [fr]: le magnifique bâtiment du Théâtre de la Ville.

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Alsace 20 - Grand sapin de Strasbourg: tout un art pour le décorer!

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

It takes a lot to decorate the 31-meter high Christmas tree on Strasbourg's Place Kléber: ten technicians, two bucket lifts, 75 thousand lights. Luckily, the operation is being managed by Antoinette Pfimlin, who has 20 years of experience decorating giant trees in a hard hat.

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Caption 13 [en]: So the challenge is really difficult, but my God is it magnificent!
Caption 13 [fr]: Donc le pari est vraiment difficile, mais Mon Dieu que c'est magnifique!

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Voyage dans Paris - Autour de Notre Dame

Difficulty: Beginner

France

Everyone is familiar with Paris's iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, but the area around this Gothic landmark is worth exploring as well. From a gorgeous flower market to medieval tombs tucked away in a small side street, there's plenty to discover in this famous neighborhood.

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Caption 10 [en]: and also some nice discoveries, like this magnificent collection of nests for birds.
Caption 10 [fr]: et aussi, quelques jolies découvertes comme cette magnifique collection de nids pour les oiseaux.

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Musée du quai Branly - Quelques informations sur le musée

Difficulty: Beginner

France

The Quai Branly Museum in Paris is devoted to the indigenous art of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The building is surrounded by a massive plant wall and features a gorgeous anthropology library. Make sure to check it out during your next visit!

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Caption 32 [en]: to become this magnificent place
Caption 32 [fr]: devienne ce lieu magnifique

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TV Sud - Inauguration pluvieuse des allées Jean-Jaurès à Nîmes

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Nîmes is experiencing a revival thanks to extensive renovations of its main street, Allée Jean Jaurès. People show up en masse for its inauguration despite the rainy weather.

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Caption 21 [en]: There's water that runs... There will be the water fountain; it's magnificent.
Caption 21 [fr]: 'Y a l'eau qui coule... 'Y aura le jet d'eau; c'est magnifique.

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Voyage en France - Barbizon

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.

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Caption 3 [en]: hardly half an hour away from Paris, in the magnificent village of Barbizon,
Caption 3 [fr]: à à peine une demi-heure de Paris, dans le magnifique village de Barbizon,

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Voyage en France - La Normandie: Trouville

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.

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Caption 7 [en]: Some words now on this magnificent beach of Trouville.
Caption 7 [fr]: Quelques mots maintenant sur cette magnifique plage de Trouville.

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LCM - Concert: La Folia à l'abbaye Saint-Victor

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

The teenage violist Valentin Tournet plays an excerpt from Marin Marais' "Folies d'Espagne" (Follies of Spain) in this interview. He talks about the folia, an early music theme from Spain, as well as the passion for music he developed at a very young age.

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Caption 5 [en]: Bravo! -That's right! -Let us applaud you... well, bravo. That's magnificent!
Caption 5 [fr]: Bravo! -Voilà! -On peut vous applaudir... eh bien bravo. C'est magnifique!

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Voyage en France - Reims - Part 2

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.

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Caption 6 [en]: If you raise your head, you'll be able to admire some magnificent vestibules
Caption 6 [fr]: Si vous levez la tête, vous pourrez admirer de magnifiques porches

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Voyage en France - Reims - Part 1

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.

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Caption 36 [en]: The main door is topped by a... a magnificent stained-glass window
Caption 36 [fr]: La porte principale est surmontée d'une... d'un superbe vitrail

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Il était une fois: les Explorateurs - 10. Amerigo Vespucci - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

France

He may not know it yet, but Amerigo Vespucci's life is about to change. Though he works as a successful banker, Amerigo feels restless and aspires to greater things. Luckily, Lorenzo de' Medici has offered him the opportunity of a lifetime: a trip to Spain to help Christopher Columbus prepare for an expedition to the Indies.

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Caption 5 [en]: Meh... You see, Uncle Giorgio, people around me are doing magnificent things.
Caption 5 [fr]: Bof! Vois-tu, oncle Giorgio, autour de moi des gens font des choses magnifiques.

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Voyage en France - La Normandie: Cabourg

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.

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Caption 14 [en]: you'll find a magnificent guest house that's called the Argentine,
Caption 14 [fr]: vous trouverez une magnifique maison d'hôte qui s'appelle l'Argentine

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Il était une fois: L’Espace - 3. La planète verte - Part 4

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Pierrot wakes up on a beautiful and verdant planet, whose king tells him of the damage done by some evil-minded visitors long ago.

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Caption 25 [en]: "A magnificent place," the General said.
Caption 25 [fr]: "Un endroit magnifique", a dit le Général.

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Voyage en France - La Ville de Chartres

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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Caption 34 [en]: and it's a magnificent building that's adjacent to the cathedral.
Caption 34 [fr]: et c'est une magnifique bâtisse qui est mitoyenne à la cathédrale.

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Voyage dans Paris - Quartier Latin

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Daniel Benchimol walks us through the fifth arrondissement and uncovers some unexpected sights, including an amphitheater in the heart of Paris. Who would have thought?

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Caption 20 [en]: for these magnificent window extensions in front of Parisian apartments.
Caption 20 [fr]: pour ces magnifiques extensions de fenêtres devant les appartements parisiens.

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