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Four mannequins display fashionable BCBG dresses in a stylish, well-lit boutique. Racks of clothing and illuminated shelves line the space, creating a modern and elegant Max Azria-inspired atmosphere that’s warm and inviting.

BCBG : Max Azria, la réussite sous le soleil de Californie

Pascale Richard - April 9, 2018

An old stone building with arched windows and a balcony stands partly submerged in calm water. Frost-covered trees surround this VIE DE CHÂTEAU scene, their icy foliage reflected below, creating an ethereal, wintry atmosphere.

Ça vous dirait la VIE DE CHÂTEAU ?

A man with short curly dark hair and glasses smiles while holding a microphone. He is wearing a white button-up shirt, looking slightly to his left, ready to discuss maths françaises. The dark background puts full focus on him.

Les maths françaises encore à l’honneur

An older man in a dark suit and tie sits at an ornate desk with a brass lamp, books, and papers. He clasps his hands thoughtfully, as if reflecting on my life; gold details and a French flag evoke the legacy of Mitterand in the lavish room.

IN MEMORIAM : MY LIFE WITH MITTERAND

Nighttime view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, illuminated with vibrant fireworks bursting behind it on July 14th. The sky glows with gold and blue sparks as silhouetted crowds watch from the foreground, framed by trees on both sides.

July 4th – July 14th

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The church at Talmont on the sea wall seen from a distance jutting out into Gironde Estuary

Talmont-sur-Gironde: The Flower-Filled Bastide of the Gironde

Graham Hill - February 13, 2026 0

Discover Talmont-sur-Gironde, a picturesque "Plus Beaux Villages de France" famous for its Romanesque church, flowered bastide streets, and stunning views over the Gironde estuary.

panoramic view of Royan

ROYAN: The Pearl of the Atlantic

February 13, 2026

Charles Aznavour en blazer et chemise noire, debout à côté d'un portrait sur un chevalet. Un autoportrait de Jenny Batlay. Le fond est bleu ciel avec une lumière dorée. Jenny porte un haut rouge et blanc et regarde vers le bas et légèrement vers sa gauche avec de grands yeux vert foncé expressifs.

Remembering Jenny Batlay: The Luminary Who Painted Stars and Wrote with...

December 27, 2025

A round stone gatehouse with two cylindrical towers and an arched entryway stands beside a calm river in Cognac; historic buildings with tiled roofs are in the background, and a few pedestrians walk along the riverside path under a clear sky.

Unlock the Secrets of Cognac’s Cultural Tapestry

August 20, 2023

Nighttime photo of the L’Arlequin cinema’s entrance. Its name glows in blue neon above the door. Posters for the 2023 Nigerian Cinema Festival, Nollywood Week, and French films are visible in the glass below. The building appears gold-toned.

Enchanté Cinéma: Unveiling the Must See French Films of 2022 and...

August 19, 2023

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