Instructional Video4:30
Curated Video

The Origins of France's Most Lavish Diamond Necklace

12th - Higher Ed
Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 1. In 18th century France, Louis XV commissioned a luxurious diamond necklace intended as a gift for his mistress. The creation of the necklace was a financial burden for the jewelers and when the...
Instructional Video8:46
Curated Video

Madame du Barry part 2: Rise from Commoner to Nobility

12th - Higher Ed
Madame du Barry, the mistress of the French King Louis XV, divided opinion in the court at the Palace of Versailles during the later 18th century. In part two of this four-part series, learners will hear about her first time at royal...
Instructional Video6:02
Curated Video

Madame du Barry part 4: Banishment and Death

12th - Higher Ed
Madame du Barry, the mistress of the French King Louis XV, divided opinion in the court at the Palace of Versailles during the later 18th century. In part four of this four-part series, learners will hear about life after her banishment...
Instructional Video5:51
Curated Video

Madame du Barry part 1: Childhood

12th - Higher Ed
Madame du Barry, the mistress of the French King Louis XV, divided opinion in the court at the Palace of Versailles during the later 18th century. In part one of this four-part series, learners will hear about the future Madame du...
Instructional Video6:32
Curated Video

Madame du Barry part 3: New Life in the Royal Court

12th - Higher Ed
Madame du Barry, the mistress of the French King Louis XV, divided opinion in the court at the Palace of Versailles during the later 18th century. In part three of this four-part series, learners will hear about how her kindness won her...
Instructional Video3:07
Flemotion

5 famous monuments of France (excluding Paris) - French culture 1

9th - 12th
This video in French with French subtitles presents 5 very famous French monuments in the provinces (therefore not in Paris). Useful for learners to prepare a presentation and useful for teachers to tackle this subject in French class.