Friday, March 20, 2026

The flags of Greenland,France,Ukraine and Great Britain

Dont call an aligator big mouth till you've crossed the river.

Home Culture Lifestyle and Society

Lifestyle and Society

French etiquette, current social trends, politics (light), philosophy, Parisian life, French life,regional traditions.

Latest

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

Recommended Reading

A vibrant nighttime shot of the iconic Studio 28 cinema in Montmartre, Paris. The entrance is illuminated by glowing white and orange neon signs against a dark facade. Red-carpeted steps lead up into a brightly lit lobby adorned with movie posters, situated on a narrow, atmospheric cobblestone street.

Enchanté 2026: The Essential New Releases & Production Buzz

Johnny Angel - March 9, 2026 0

Enchanté 2026: The Essential New Releases & Production Buzz By Johnny Angel | March 2026 Edition The landscape of French films 2026 is shaping up to...

A wide, high-angle view of the historic Gaumont cinema building at the Place de la Comédie in Montpellier, France. The ornate, sand-colored stone architecture features classical domes and grand arched windows. The foreground is a vast, empty pedestrian plaza under a bright, partly cloudy blue sky, with outdoor seating area.

Enchanté Cinéma: Unveiling the Must-See French Films of 2024 and 2025

March 7, 2026

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

February 13, 2026

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

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

Necessary

Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Others