French Culture

The 10 Essential Parisian Lounges

November 13 French Culture

Paris, the city of love, encounters, luxury etc. The moods are different depending on our research, and it's hard to know where to go for a drink.

A Sneak Peak At France’s Most Beautiful Beaches

November 13 French Culture

Summer has finally decided to show up and its time to think about having fun and swimming in clear blue water, under the sun. Luckily the French sea ...

The 10 French Tourist Sites … Preferred By Foreigners

November 13 French Culture

France is the top tourist destination in the world.

Sports Invented In France

September 5 French Culture

Whether it’s individually or in a group, whether it’s for the young or the old, everyone has fun by practicing it because it gives joy, allows you to ...

The Most Appreciated Condiments By The French

September 5 French Culture

Traditionally, the word condiment refers to foods as diverse as capers, gherkins, mustard, onions, vinegar, horseradish, English sauce, chutneys, or ...

These Parisian Concert Halls Are Legendary!

September 5 French Culture

A prestigious hall among prestigious halls, The Olympia is the oldest music hall in Paris which is still in use. Its inauguration dates back to 1893, ...

An Iconic French Actor: Vincent Cassel

September 5 French Culture

France gave birth to many talented actors. Considered to be the most coveted French actor in his generation, Vincent Cassel, soon to be 53 years old, ...

The 12 Best Views And Panoramic Views In Paris

September 1 French Culture

By getting up high enough, visitors have to opportunity to realize that Paris is the meeting point for both architectural treasures and assorted ...

Renaud, An Icon Of French Song

September 1 French Culture

Renaud Séchan, referred to Renaud is one of the most popular singers in France. In his songs, he uses revolt, tenderness and humor to criticize ...

Ardèche, A Rural Utopia

August 27 French Culture

Ardèche, a multi-faceted, touristic department located in the south-east of France, is located in the Rhône-Alpes region, near Provence and the Rhone ...

The Biggest Successes In French Automobile History

August 27 French Culture

The first thing that visitors notice upon arriving in France is the large number of cars from French brands driving the streets. Peugeot, Citroën, ...

The Most Beautiful Places Of Paris

August 24 French Culture

Everyone knows Paris. This beautiful city is well known for its historical monuments, but most people do not know that this city is full of discreet ...

The Great Pleasure Of Summer “Ice Cream In France”

August 24 French Culture

Summer is back, the sun is shining, the heat is back and of course, who says sun says ice cream. Hmm the biggest pleasure in the summer, the pleasure ...

The 10 Must-visit Parisien Metro Stations

August 24 French Culture

When taking the Parisian subway, there are stations where you have no choice but to stop to admire the walls’ or ceiling unique art. Among the ...

The 10 Most Beautiful Natural Lakes In France

August 24 French Culture

With thousands of lakes and ponds, France is listed as the European country with the most fresh water on it’s territory. Some of them have since ...

Jean Paul Gaultier, An Icon Of French Fashion

August 24 French Culture

One of the greatest French fashion designers ever, Jean Paul Gaultier is not as wacky he lets on. He is a master couturier, a lover of classics, who ...

The 12 Most Beautiful Traditional Regional Festivals In France

August 24 French Culture

The French celebrate many traditional festivals over the course of the year. These festivals bear witness to history, the expression of culture, the ...

15 Succulent Candies Created In France

August 24 French Culture

While French pastries are some of the most varied in the world, candy is far from being forgotten. Each region of France has developed its own type ...

French Blue Cheese, What a Delight!

August 14 French Culture

There is no doubt that French cheeses are one of the most popular cheeses in the world which are known for its delicious taste and diversity. There ...

Isabelle Huppert, A Golden Actress

August 10 French Culture

It’s true that everyone dreams of the celebrity life, but being a star is not always a good thing, living all the time with binoculars and media ...

10 “Classics” French Pastries

August 10 French Culture

The profiterole is a great classic of French cuisine. It is originally a puff pastry filled with pastry cream, floret or whipped cream very often ...

Along The Coasts Of Normandy And Britanny

August 10 French Culture

Located Northwest of France, these two neighboring regions share a coastline. With its wild beauty, its headland, its ports, its religious ...

These 10 Museums Outside of Paris Are Worth a Trip

August 10 French Culture

France means the chance to have a rich and unique cultural experience. Don't worry Parisians are not the only ones to enjoy this. If you are looking ...

Grasse, An Aromatic Jewel Of French Heritage

August 10 French Culture

The city of Grasse is located west of the Alpes-Maritimes department, in the Paca region. Just 20 kilometers from Cannes, this small town has earned ...

The Best French TV Shows Of All Time

August 9 French Culture

France is already recognized for its great cinema, but it’s also made its place among creators of original series, alongside the United States, ...

The Catacombs Of Paris: A French Mystery

August 9 French Culture

Catacombs! The word alone is enough to conjure fascinating or thrilling images. Catacombs inspire mystery, tombs and fantasy. But what do we really ...

15 Best French Video Games of All Time

August 6 French Culture

Yes, Japan is a precursor when you talk about video games. Yes, the market is flooded with American and Japanese productions. But France need not be ...

The Secrets And Oddities Of The Palace Of Versailles

August 5 French Culture

Twelve million visitors flock to the Palace of Versailles each year to discover its secrets. But only a few of them will discover all of the hidden ...

Discover The Weirdest Accents Of France

August 5 French Culture

Although regional languages such as Breton, Basque or Alsatian tend to disappear, the accents of our regions remain dear to our hearts. We offer ...

The Most Surprising French Landscapes

August 5 French Culture

No need to venture far to take in breathtaking landscapes! The French metropolitan territory offers some real natural wonders: lakes, forests, ...

JR, The French Artist Who Woke Up The Street

August 5 French Culture

JR never takes off his sunglasses or his hat, and refuses to reveal his identity. As an very active French artist, he exposes his monumental black ...

The Marquis De Sade, An Emblematic And Controversial Figure

August 5 French Culture

Biography: French writer, philosopher rebel and atheist, Donatien Alphonse Franćois, Marquis de Sade, was born on 1740 in a well-established ...

The Worst Flops In French Cinema

August 3 French Culture

But what’s a flop? According to the dictionary, it’s a movie that is “not intestine, mediocre, a dud). Boy does the French cinema know about duds! ...

The Most Unusual French Laws

August 3 French Culture

France has more than 10.000 laws, 125.000 decrees, 7.500 treaties and 17.000 community texts currently in action, so there’s bound to be something ...

Guédelon Castle, A Legend Being Created

August 2 French Culture

The Guédelon castle is a crazy project: a medieval construction site to rebuild a castle from the Middle Ages, using the techniques and materials at ...

The 13 Greatest Contemporary French Artists

August 2 French Culture

For a couple of years now, France can only boast a very weak representation of its sound abroad. And yet, it is not talent that is lacking in French ...

The Best French Animated Films Of All Time

August 2 French Culture

The world of French animation doesn’t envy their American or Japanese cousins. In this list we have compiled ten of the top French animated works, be ...

Islands of Paradise in Metropolitan France

August 2 French Culture

Metropolitan France’s coastline is dotted with islands that each have their own identify and their own diversified attractions. We’re going to ...

The 11 Best French Soccer Players of All Time

August 2 French Culture

They left an indelible mark throughout France team’s history, which started in 1904. Discover the top eleven best players who wore the jersey for the ...

The 10 Most Famous Outlaws, Scam Artists and French Gangsters of all Time

August 2 French Culture 2

It’s easy to believe that the mafia is only present in Italy, the USA or in Asian countries, but France has also been marked by the heavy presence of ...

Plastic Odyssey, The First Boat Propelled By Plastic Waste

August 2 French Culture

A boat capable of recycling marine plastic waste into objects or fuel to propel itself. That's was the challenge faced by a team of young engineers ...

The 10 Best French Photographers Of All Time

August 2 French Culture 1

France has always been a Mecca for photography since it was the French who invented it (Nicéphore Niépce and Louis Daguerre). It has also produced ...

The Eiffel Tower: Overview and History

August 2 French Culture

The Eiffel Tower, which eventually became the most well-known symbol of France and its capital, is a wrought iron tower built by Gustave Eiffel and ...

The Most Beautiful And Astonishing Zoos Of France

August 2 French Culture

Be it zoos or animal parks, France offers a host of exotic and amazing places. Many among them are well worth the visit, for the beauty of their ...

Thierry Marx, the king of Molecular Cuisine

August 2 French Culture

He's an icon of French cuisine, especially known for his molecular cuisine, Thierry Marx is also famous for his participation in the reality show " ...

The 10 most prestigious palaces of Paris

July 31 French Culture

A true representation of French refinement, Parisien palaces are fascinating. With a guaranteed level of quality and luxury, there is only a handful ...

Barbara’s Different Faces

July 1 French Culture

A French singing legend, Barbara (Paris 1930 - Neuilly-sur-seine 1997) is still deeply etched into many fans’ hearts to this day. And yet, her start ...

Top Famous Cabaret in Paris!

February 15 French Culture

When the atmosphere of Paris has enlightened you with its one of a kind ambience, don’t forget to miss the magical Parisian Cabaret which is ...

The French Drama Cinema

February 9 French Culture

Although the Hollywood film industry is the most dominant in the world, France does not have to blush! Indeed, some French producers have made ...

The 10 Best French Board Games

February 9 French Culture

Who hasn't spent a Sunday afternoon or evening with family or friends playing board games? These games get several people of all ages together around ...

Wait… What is French Touch ?

February 8 French Culture 1

All fans of electronic music or frequenting nightclubs around the world have already danced on house music produced in France and other classics of ...

The 10 Best French Hip-Hop Artists of All Time

February 8 French Culture

They associate rap with a whole series of clichés such as physical or verbal violence, stories of weapons or drugs. Others also think that rap is a ...

Amusement Parks in France: Get your Fill of Thrills

February 6 French Culture

Whether wasting away a relaxed, easy, and fun weekend, or facing up to some more crazy, full-on experiences, lots of people, big and small, really ...

15 of the most beautiful French songs of all time

February 6 French Culture 1

Fans of French music, this article is just for you! Here’s a compilation of the 15 best 100% French tunes, which we’re all really proud of. From rock ...

Beers: What’s Brewing in France?

February 1 French Culture

What kind of "bon vivant" doesn't appreciate meeting up and getting a beer with their friends, whether it's after work, after classes, or just for a ...

Edith Piaf, France’s Icon, France’s Pride and Joy

February 1 French Culture

Edith Piaf, born December 19, 1915 in Paris and died October 10, 1963 in Grasse, was a French singer, lyricist and actress. "La vie en rose", "Hymne ...

The Best French Fragrances for Women

January 30 French Culture

Indissociable from France and, more particularly, from Paris, there are countless iconic and brand-new perfumes that let you work your femininity, ...

What does Streetwear Fashion Look Like in France?

January 29 French Culture

If one day we had told fashion experts that Streetwear would be the trend all over the world, they would probably have laughed at us. But the facts ...

Paul Bocuse, French Gastronomy’s Legendary Spokesman

January 29 French Culture

On January 20, 2018, France lost a real monument of French gastronomy, Mr. Paul Bocuse. This chef from the Lyon region had forged an unprecedented ...

Top French Inventions

January 28 French Culture

What would we be today without all the inventions that have been launched since all these years? These objects, gadgets and other devices that have ...

Unusual Paris: 10 Venues to Visit

January 27 French Culture

Paris is a gold mine, you never know what you are going to fall around a walk or change neighborhood. The proof with these 10 unusual steps to ...

The Aperitif in France is Something Sacred

January 26 French Culture

The English have tea time. In France it will be more the aperitif that score the lunch or diner time ! Discover the most famous drinks and the best ...

Reality TV in France

January 25 French Culture 1

April 26, 2001, the date when everything started. The channel M6 launches a brand new program, the concept never seen in France but adapted from the ...

Must Read French Comic Books

January 25 French Culture

Series of comics that will immerse you in a fantastic universe and keep you breathless or album boiling with realism and as informative as funny, ...

Fougeret, The Most Haunted Castle in France

January 23 French Culture

Passionate with history or paranormal, you must necessarily know this place recognized for many years as the most haunted castle in France. ...

The mythical Café de Flore

January 23 French Culture

Last year, he celebrated his 130th birthday. The "Café de Flore", emblematic place of the capital where met, still meet today and will always meet ...

Discovering the Camargue

January 19 French Culture

A land of history and diversity, the Camargue is one of the most typical regions that you can visit in France. Discover its unique landscapes and ...

Fast Food in France : The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

January 19 French Culture

Eating fast food in a country known for its great gastronomy seems like a heresy? Discover the new meals on the go, to taste according to your ...

Dangerous Animals and Insects You Might Encounter in France

January 18 French Culture

As it is often said, the real danger for man is the man himself. However, it is not uncommon for it to be confronted with unwelcoming or even ...

Itinerary for a beautiful tattoo in France

January 17 French Culture

Like all arts, there are masters. Maestros of the dermograph who are recognizable with one glance on their works. Discover who are the best tattoo ...

What to Visit, Buy and Eat… in Marseille

January 5 French Culture

Very often, people from Marseille seem to be very proud of their city, and in light of the soul of Marseille, we can understand this feeling! Check ...

5 Reasons To Discover Lyon

December 31 French Culture

You are not from Lyon? Well, nobody is perfect … ;) This is the perfect opportunity to discover one of the biggest and greatest cities of France. ...

Coco Chanel: From Gabrielle to Mademoiselle

December 14 French Culture

Today's celebrities seem to cherish the Chanel # 5. Combined with luxury and elegance, this perfume is named after a famous French woman: Coco ...

Beaujolais Nouveau, the wine we expect

December 14 French Culture

Every year in France, it is expected as a unique event. Beaujolais Nouveau is coming out of its cellars on the third Thursday of November. The ...

The top 10 most hilarious French comedies

December 13 French Culture

What is the common point between the films "Untouchables" (2011) and "La Grande Vadrouille" (1966)? Besides the fact that they are both two great ...

Serge gainsbourg, the genius of music and controversy

December 13 French Culture 1

Everybody in France knows Serge Gainsbourg... Lucien Ginsburg, his real name, is a French singer-songwriter born in Paris in 1928 and died in 1991 in ...

Champagne, the drink of great opportunities

December 11 French Culture

This French sparkling wine, as its name suggests, comes from Champagne-Ardenne which is a region of northeastern France. This alcoholic drink dates ...