The Seine

Exploring the intricacies of the brain with a French speed-reading champion

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Exploring the intricacies of the brain with a French speed-reading champion” – below is their description. From mediocre student to world speed-reading champion: this week we meet Professor Mohamed Koussa in his hometown of La Courneuve, in the Seine-Saint-Denis suburbs of Paris. FRANCE 24 English YouTube Channel … Read more Exploring the intricacies of the brain with a French speed-reading champion

Cement giant in hot water for Paris river dumping

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Reuters published this video item, entitled “Cement giant in hot water for Paris river dumping” – below is their description. Lafarge Holcim has been accused of dumping industrial waste into the Seine at two separate locations. Reuters YouTube Channel Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated … Read more Cement giant in hot water for Paris river dumping

Movie magic as Paris turns Seine into open-air cinema

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While the drive-in cinema may have gotten a boost as lockdowns gradually end amid the COVID-19 outbreak, film fans in Paris can now munch on their popcorn watching a movie from a boat on the river Seine. As part of Paris Plages, the yearly transformation of sections of the Seine into man-made beaches, moviegoers on … Read more Movie magic as Paris turns Seine into open-air cinema

Paris turns the Seine river into open-air cinema

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In Paris film fans can munch on their popcorn watching a movie from a boat on the river Seine. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: http://reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters … Read more Paris turns the Seine river into open-air cinema

Floating cinema opens on the Seine in Paris | Coronavirus

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While the cinema drive-in may have gotten a boost as lockdowns gradually come to an end amid the Covid-19 outbreak, in Paris film fans can now munch on their popcorn watching a movie from a boat on the river Seine. As part of Paris Plages, the yearly transformation of sections of the Seine into man-made beaches, moviegoers on Saturday … Read more Floating cinema opens on the Seine in Paris | Coronavirus

In Paris, even statues wear masks during lockdown

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Along the Trocadero esplanade, from the #Eiffel Tower across the Seine, statues wear face masks while the city, usually crowded with tourists, stands silent. The number of COVID-19 deaths in France rose by 166 to 24,760 on May 2 while hospitalizations and people in ICU continued to decline. France is set to enter its last … Read more In Paris, even statues wear masks during lockdown

The Seine: The world’s most romantic river

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Bestselling author and former New York Times Paris bureau chief Elaine Sciolino speaks to Eve Jackson about her new book “The Seine: The River That Made Paris”, its fascinating history and how its water saved Notre-Dame Cathedral during last year’s fire. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 … Read more The Seine: The world’s most romantic river

Music show: Martin Solveig and Rock en Seine highlights

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Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN The French superstar DJ, Martin Solveig talks to us about the evolution of house music, having a classical education and why style is more important that substance. Also on the show Rock en Seine highlights and LCD Soundsystem’s … Read more Music show: Martin Solveig and Rock en Seine highlights

Opera singers Thomas Hampson & Luca Pisaroni return to Paris

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Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN World-renowned American baritone Thomas Hampson and his son-in-law, Italian bass baritone Luca Pisaroni have sung in some of the world’s most prestigious opera houses and concert halls, winning awards and accolades throughout their glittering careers. Both singers dropped … Read more Opera singers Thomas Hampson & Luca Pisaroni return to Paris

No First Lady for France: Petition against Brigitte Macron gains momentum

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Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN IN THE FRENCH PAPERS, Mon. 07.08.17: Emmanuel Macron slips seven points in the polls, with just 36 per cent of people saying they have a positive view of the president. L’Opinion says this is due to the lack … Read more No First Lady for France: Petition against Brigitte Macron gains momentum

Django Reinhardt festival: Gypsy Jazz come rain or shine

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Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Jazz lovers in Paris almost had to dig out their umbrellas and anoraks when the annual Django Reinhardt festival was threatened with wet weather. The celebration’s usual home in Samois-sur-Seine was abandoned for the grounds of Fontainebleau’s castle; … Read more Django Reinhardt festival: Gypsy Jazz come rain or shine

‘You talkin’ to moi?’ French film director turns Taxi Driver

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Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN We meet the man who’s taken an immersive approach to the preparation of his next feature, spending four months as New York City taxi driver. Benoit Cohen talks to France 24 about his experiences moonlighting in one of … Read more ‘You talkin’ to moi?’ French film director turns Taxi Driver

France: Palestinian actors perform in Parisian suburb

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Subscribe to France 24 now : http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Claire Williams meets the cast of the Palestinian National Theatre as they rehearse ‘Antigone’ in Ivry-sur-Seine. The company, based in East Jerusalem, strives to develop Palestinian cultural activities but it faces major financial and logistical challenges. Visit … Read more France: Palestinian actors perform in Parisian suburb