Cyril Kamar, who later appeared on the music scene as K-Maro, was born in Lebanon. While still a child, he and his family fled to Paris, but finally settled in Quebec.

The Vendée Globe single-handed around-the-world race is one of the most grueling tests of man’s endurance against nature, with a little help from technology. The race starts, and ends, in the Bay of Sables d’Olonne.

In 1985, ten million meals were served by Restos du Cœur. By 2004, that number had skyrocketed to sixty million.

Many French people claim they don’t like receiving junk mail, but marketers have done studies which indicate the opposite.

On the French Riviera when it’s twenty-three degrees Celsius in the middle of November, some of us are tempted to head for the beach and take one final dip.

New York based French chef Daniel Boulud brings his refined French culinary skills to that most typical American dish, the hamburger. Discover the secrets that make this burger the most expensive in the world.

Tanguy de la Forest is ready to fly off to the Paralympic Games.

Nâdiya, a champion athlete, has switched gears to become a chart-busting R&B/hip-hop artist. She is fast becoming a major urban act featuring a great blend of lyrical and instrumental innovation. In this music video, “Et c’est parti,” Nâdiya pairs up ringside with US rapper Smartzee, demonstrating both her physical and artistic talent. This song will surely get you moving!

Lionel is at a loss as to what to do with his spare time. He decides to take up the guitar, but knitting or tarot might be more suitable for him...

Nelly continues her quiz on important French personalities. Listen carefully and try to guess who these historical figures are.

Louis is stressed out about a project that he's running out of time to complete. And his work partner abandoning him didn't help! Listen carefully to all the slang expressions Anna and Louis use.

In this series, Nelly shares some facts about ten major French historical figures. Test yourself on the first three figures she mentions in this video!

Nelly continues analyzing the song "La Vie en Rose" by Edith Piaf. She explains what makes it such a timeless classic and why it's useful to learn.

Nelly breaks down "La Vie en Rose" by Édith Piaf, the quintessential (and easy to learn!) French love song.

Visit the Channel Islands, a group of small islands in the English Channel with a strong Norman heritage. You'll learn a few words in the local language, Jèrriais, see the house where Victor Hugo finished Les Misérables, and even travel on a train that runs backwards!