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Life in the French valleys

Life in the French valleys
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  • Life in the French valleys
  • Duration: 03:48
  • A report about the Vallee d'Aure in France, a U-shaped valley formed by glacial erosion. The weather in the valley is milder than in the mountains and the land is fertile and ideal for farming. The village of Arreau has a market where farmers and gardeners sell their produce. Goat's cheese is a local speciality. The farm where it is made is open to the public. The milking parlour is prepared, and the cheese-making process is demonstrated and explained.
  • Subject:

    Geography

       Topic:

    Mountains

  • Keywords: valley, fertile, glacier, erosion, farming, market, cheese, milk, goats, France, French, rural
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  • Use this clip to learn about life in a French valley and what attracts people to live in a valley. The clip could also support French conversation and provide an insight into life in rural France.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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