# Buying art in Montmartre

**Language:** French  
**CEFR Level:** A1  

> Join Chloé and Thomas for a stroll through Montmartre's art scene as they navigate tourist traps and search for authentic paintings, one short conversation at a time. Each lesson trains your ear until you can follow every word and answer back.

**Setting:** On a lively terrace near the Rue Lepic in Montmartre, Chloé and Thomas meet while escaping the crowded Place du Tertre. Bound by a mutual desire to find an authentic piece of art rather than a cheap souvenir, they decide to explore the neighborhood's winding streets and galleries together.

## Lessons

### 1. Introducing yourself to a stranger

Chloé and Thomas strike up a conversation in a crowded area, introduce themselves, and ask about their visit to Paris.

### 2. Explaining what you are looking for

Chloé and Thomas talk about the specific pieces of art they are looking to buy and explain what they need them for.

### 3. Expressing opinions about high prices

Chloé and Thomas discuss Thomas's wine business and share their thoughts on the expensive prices of the local art.

### 4. Proposing to use informal language

Chloé and Thomas decide to walk together to escape the crowd and agree to address each other using the informal "tu".

### 5. Suggesting where to go next

Thomas and Chloé decide on their next destination and head toward Rue Lepic, where Chloé asks Thomas about his taste in colors.

### 6. Expressing preferences for colors

Thomas and Chloé discuss their favorite colors before stopping to admire some paintings displayed in a shop window.

### 7. Sharing opinions about art

After realizing a painting is just a copy, Thomas and Chloé agree that they both prefer original artwork.

### 8. Suggesting to ask for prices

Thomas spots an active art workshop and suggests going inside to ask for prices, while Chloé prepares to negotiate.

### 9. Asking how much something costs

Chloé and Thomas admire a beautiful portrait, and Chloé asks the artist for the price to see if it is reasonable.

### 10. Identifying specific items

Chloé agrees that the portrait is well-priced and spots a blue and white watercolor painting that would be perfect for her choir.

### 11. Deciding to buy something

Thomas shares his admiration for the watercolor painting, and Chloé decides to purchase it after checking the price.

### 12. Inviting someone for a drink

Thomas decides to buy the portrait as well, and after celebrating their successful shopping trip, he invites Chloé to get a drink.

### 13. Declining an offer politely

Chloé suggests having a glass of wine, but Thomas declines and proposes a warm coffee instead as they enjoy their day in Paris.

### 14. Thanking someone after a walk

Thomas and Chloé thank each other for their pleasant walk together and decide to head off to get a coffee.