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Voyage en France - Vincennes

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this episode, Daniel Benchimol takes us to the Bois de Vincennes, a beautiful green area on the outskirts of Paris. There, we will discover the impressive Vincennes Castle, a tropical agronomy garden, a British-style phone booth, and the highest Buddhist temple in Europe.

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Caption 8 [fr]: qui fut enfin agrandi par Saint Louis.
Caption 8 [en]: which was finally enlarged by Saint Louis.

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Voyage dans Paris - Le 10ème Arrondissement - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Daniel Benchimol concludes his tour of Paris's tenth arrondissement by taking us through the "Nouvelle Athènes" (New Athens) neighborhood, home of some of the great figures of nineteenth-century romanticism. The tenth is also home to the smallest house in Paris, at less than five meters (sixteen feet) high!

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Caption 16 [en]: In the ninth arrondissement, here we are now on the "Place Saint-Georges" [Saint George Square].
Caption 16 [fr]: Dans le neuvième arrondissement, nous voici maintenant place Saint-Georges.

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De nouvelles découvertes avec Marion - Le parc des Buttes Chaumont

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Marion walks us through the Buttes Chaumont, a former limestone quarry transformed into a magnificent park, complete with an artificial lake, a grotto, dramatic cliffs, and even a Roman-style temple. On a more tragic note, the park is also home to a bridge that the poet Louis Aragon once called a "mecca for suicides." Luckily, the bridge is now protected by a wire fence.

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Caption 16 [fr]: Le sous-sol des Buttes Chaumont, appelé alors Buttes Saint Chaumont,
Caption 16 [en]: The underground of the Buttes Chaumont, then called Buttes Saint Chaumont,

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Voyage en France - La ville de Senlis - Part 3

Difficulty: Beginner

France

In this third episode on the medieval town of Senlis, Daniel Benchimol introduces us to the Venery Museum or hunting museum. The museum displays not only traditional uniforms of the Spahis but also the special architecture, painting, music, and art linked to the "venery" activities.

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Caption 10 [fr]: Il a été créé par Saint Louis entre mille deux cent soixante-deux et mille deux cent soixante-quatre
Caption 10 [en]: It was created by Saint Louis between twelve sixty-two and twelve sixty-four

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TV8 Mont Blanc - Les 30 ans du festival Mont-Blanc d’humour

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

The Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc Festival of Humor celebrated its thirthiest edition in March 2014. Young talents are encouraged to try their luck on stage and compete for the much-coveted prize, the Saint-Gervais Henri Salvador prize, named for the famous French singer-songwriter. Many big names in French show business were there for the occasion.

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Caption 18 [en]: to declare the opening of the thirtieth edition of the Mont-Blanc humor [festivals] of Saint Gervais.
Caption 18 [fr]: pour déclarer ouverte la trentième édition des Mont-Blanc d'humour de Saint-Gervais.

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Voyage dans Paris - Le Marais - Place des Vosges

Difficulty: Beginner

France

The Place des Vosges, located in Paris's Marais neighborhood, is a gorgeous square with a rich history. Formerly the royal square of Henry the Fourth, the area was also the home of two of France's most renowned literary figures, the Marquise de Sévigné and Pierre Beaumarchais.

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Caption 19 [en]: Here we are now in the Place du Marché Sainte Catherine [Saint Catherine's Market Square].
Caption 19 [fr]: Nous voici maintenant place du marché Sainte Catherine.

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Le Québec parle - aux Français - Part 3

Difficulty: Advanced

Canada

The situation of the French language in Quebec is controversial and complex. Montreal was an English-speaking city until 1920, and it wasn't until the passage of Law 101 in 1977 that French became the official language of Quebec. According to some of the interviewees in this video, Québécois French is in a precarious position once again, with municipal signage and corporate names in Montreal reverting to English, as well as shopkeepers who refuse to speak French.

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Caption 13 [en]: the soul of Montreal, the Rue Sainte-Catherine [Saint Catherine Street] or elsewhere,
Caption 13 [fr]: l'âme de Montréal, la rue Sainte-Catherine ou ailleurs,

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Voyage dans Paris - Beaubourg et le Marais

Difficulty: Beginner

France

Daniel Benchimol walks us through a fun neighborhood in Paris: Le Marais. It's a great place to visit, with the Beaubourg Museum (also known as the Georges Pompidou Museum) and distinctive medieval streets.

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Caption 3 [fr]: Et juste ici, la fontaine avec les œuvres réalisées par Niki de Saint Phalle.
Caption 3 [en]: And right here, the fountain with works created by Niki de Saint Phalle.

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Voyage dans Paris - Les Secrets du Marais

Difficulty: Beginner

France

Le Marais (literally "The Marsh") is one of Paris's most historic districts, with many medieval buildings and streets still intact. In this video, Daniel Benchimol reveals some of the district's architectural secrets, such as an impeccable fourteenth-century house and the remnants of a late twelfth-century wall.

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Caption 9 [en]: Rue des Jardins Saint-Paul [Saint Paul Gardens Street], you must check out this wall.
Caption 9 [fr]: Rue des Jardins Saint-Paul, il faut découvrir ce mur.

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Voyage dans Paris - Les Canaux de Paris

Difficulty: Beginner

France

Daniel Benchimol has done it again! He uncovers yet another surprise for us right in the heart of Paris. Where can you catch a movie and a ferry at the same time? Find out in this new edition.

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Caption 18 [fr]: et qui héberge en plus l'auberge de jeunesse, Saint Christopher Inn.
Caption 18 [en]: and which, in addition, houses the youth hostel Saint Christopher Inn.

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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 65 [en]: And uh... and now this year, so I'm going to the Abbey of Saint Victor.
Caption 65 [fr]: Et euh... et là cette année, je vais donc à l'abbaye Saint-Victor.

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Voyage en France - La Normandie: Honfleur

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.

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Caption 18 [en]: in front of Saint Catherine's Church, which is a church made entirely of wood.
Caption 18 [fr]: devant l'église Sainte-Catherine qui est une église entièrement en bois.

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Il était une fois: les Explorateurs - 10. Amerigo Vespucci - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

It's back to the past, with the Once Upon a Time series. How did America get its name? Take a trip back to Renaissance Italy in this first episode of The Explorers to find out.

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Caption 76 [en]: And with your face of a madonna, well... what am I saying... of a saint!
Caption 76 [fr]: Et avec votre visage de madone, enfin, que dis-je, de sainte!

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Questions à la con - Les fameuses questions à la con

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Test yourself on these "Stupid Questions" and enjoy the hilarious answers from people on the street.

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Caption 43 [fr]: C'est devenir un saint.
Caption 43 [en]: It's to become a saint.

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Arles - Un Petit Tour d'Arles - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

France

Catherine continues her tour of Arles by taking us through the city's narrow streets lined with old houses, which offer some nice shade during the hot summer months.

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Caption 5 [en]: Next door, we have the Church of Saint Trophime.
Caption 5 [fr]: À côté, on a l'église Saint-Trophime.

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