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Voyage dans Paris - Autour de l'Hôtel de Ville

Difficulty: Adv Beginner

France

Nous partons aujourd'hui, en compagnie de notre guide Daniel, à la découverte de l'hôtel de ville de Paris et du quartier qui l'entoure. Daniel nous parlera du BHV, grand magasin incontournable, de la Tour Saint-Jacques, point de départ du pèlerinage de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, et même de la patinoire de plein air qui s'installe chaque hiver sur la place de l'hôtel de ville.

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Le Jour où tout a basculé - Mes grands-parents sont infidèles - Part 4

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

René has set up a date with a woman he met online. It's a date he'll surely remember, as he's going to get more than he bargained for, thanks to his granddaughter's scheming...

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Caption 67 [fr]: un drôle de tour.
Caption 67 [en]: quite a trick on him.

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Voyage en France - La ville de Provins - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this third episode on the medieval town of Provins, Daniel Benchimol shows us a monument coming from Brazil, an old synagogue, and a beautiful church where Joan of Arc attended mass with King Charles the Seventh. He also gives us a glimpse into Provins real estate, with a beautiful house that has been estimated at a modest price of six million dollars!

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Caption 4 [fr]: est de faire le tour de ces remparts qui ont été parfaitement restaurés,
Caption 4 [en]: is to walk around these ramparts, which have been perfectly restored

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Mon Lieu Préféré - Jardin du Luxembourg

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Axel gives a tour of his favorite park, the "Gardens of Luxembourg", which remind him of his childhood and teenage years.

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Caption 73 [fr]: et découvrir la France de... et de profiter de notre... notre ville qui est Paris. Au revoir!
Caption 73 [en]: and you'll discover France and... and that you'll enjoy our... our city that is Paris. Goodbye!

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Le Restaurant "Flam's" - Les tartes

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

You say flammekueche, I say tarte flambée! But no matter the moniker, we can certainly agree on one thing: this Alsatian specialty is a gustatory delight!

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Caption 36 [fr]: Donc là on a neuf plaques tournantes et... la tarte est cuite quand elle aura fait un tour de four.
Caption 36 [en]: So here we have nine rotating griddles and... the tart is cooked when it will have taken a turn in the oven.

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Kop Football - L'Histoire de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

The Africa Cup of Nations, or CAN, is the third-largest soccer competition in the world. Check out this very interesting video about the history of the CAN.

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Caption 80 [fr]: ont été tour à tour vainqueurs de la compétition.
Caption 80 [en]: were in turn winners of the competition.

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Voyage en France - Meudon - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In part two of his visit to Meudon, Daniel Benchimol takes us to a church famous for the priest who officiated there: the renowned satricial writer Rabelais. Meudon's rich geological history is explained on a panel overlooking the town.

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Caption 36 [fr]: La mise en place de la seconde ligne de chemin de fer en France
Caption 36 [en]: The implementation of the second railway line in France

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Sophie et Patrice - Le vingtième arrondissement

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Sophie and Patrice visit the twentieth arrondissement of Paris, a quiet, authentic neighborhood undisturbed by tourists.

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Caption 60 [fr]: de la France, les résistants.
Caption 60 [en]: of France, the resistance fighters.

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Micro-Trottoirs - Macron, fais pas l'autruche !

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

After one year in power, President Macron has lost some of his popularity. Opinions are divided as to his performance, but most agree that he is a very shrewd ruler, for better or worse.

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Caption 24 [fr]: Il a eu des réponses du haut de sa tour d'ivoire [à propos de l'interview sur BFM]
Caption 24 [en]: He had answers from the top of his ivory tower [regarding the interview on BFM TV]

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Voyage en France - Conflans-Sainte-Honorine - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Daniel shows us around the old quarter of the village of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, a charming area that dates from the Middle Ages and contains some beautiful gardens and courtyards. Some of the streets and alleyways have even retained their medieval names, such as the "Rue de la Savaterie" (Cobbler Street).

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Caption 29 [fr]: arrêtez-vous ruelle de la Tour, rue René Albert ou encore rue Bourbon.
Caption 29 [en]: stop by Ruelle de la Tour [Tower Alley], Rue René Albert [René Albert Street], or Rue Bourbon [Bourbon Street].

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Grand Lille TV - Focus: la tradition de Saint-Nicolas

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In keeping with northern European traditions, Saint Nicholas visits local French schools to bring good cheer and some treats! Luckily, his partner Père Fouettard, who usually hands out coal to naughty children, is away looking after his sick donkey today.

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Caption 52 [fr]: et essentiellement dans le nord de la France, et donc nous aimons aussi que les enfants la connaissent,
Caption 52 [en]: and essentially in the north of France, and so we also like the children to know about it,

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Musée du quai Branly - Quelques informations sur le musée

Difficulty: Adv 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 4 [fr]: Ce musée est situé à quelques pas de la Seine et de la tour Eiffel.
Caption 4 [en]: This museum is located a few steps away from the Seine and from the Eiffel Tower.

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Voyage en France - La Cathédrale de Chartres

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.

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Caption 7 [fr]: La hauteur de la tour Sud, le clocher Vieux,
Caption 7 [en]: The height of the South Tower, the Old Bell Tower,

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Voyage dans Paris - La Tour Eiffel

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Though the Eiffel Tower used to be called, somewhat derisively, “the metal asparagus” by many Parisians, today it’s one of the most iconic and adored structures in the world. Here we get expert tips: on the best views, the best time to go, and what to see in the Tour itself.

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Caption 17 [fr]: Le troisième étage de la Tour Eiffel est accessible.
Caption 17 [en]: The third ["fourth" in the US] floor of the Eiffel Tower is accessible.

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Lionel L - Les élections présidentielles: Mode d'emploi

Difficulty: Adv Beginner

France

In this video, Lionel will explain how the French presidential elections work and who the 2022 candidates are.

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Caption 48 [fr]: Pour sa part, tous les problèmes de la France
Caption 48 [en]: For his part, all of France's problems

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