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La Redoute: Reinventing a Fashion Empire
It is a French institution that will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its iconic catalogue in 2026. La Redoute, a giant of mail-order retail, came close to bankruptcy in 2014. Since then, it has reinvented itself, focusing on textiles, furniture and home décor, with a guiding principle: “affordabl...
Second-Hand Revolution
Once a niche trend beloved by vintage enthusiasts, second-hand fashion has become a cornerstone of modern consumption in just a few years. In 2025, the global market reached $210 billion, up from $130 billion in 2022. With an average annual growth rate of 10%—three times higher than new goods—second...
Christmas Trees: Natural, Artificial, XXL — Which One Should You Choose This Year?
Every year, as Christmas approaches, homes are transformed — and the Christmas tree becomes the true centrepiece. For 76% of French people, decorating the home for the holidays is an essential ritual. But how do you choose the right tree, and make sense of the prices? Natural or artificial? Traditio...
Clothing: The Battle of Low-Cost Retailers
With inflation, jeans, sneakers, and coats are becoming a luxury. Yet three retailers are holding firm: Orchestra, Auchan, and Okaïdi, all promising to dress the whole family at rock-bottom prices.
How do they manage to keep joggers at €6 or sneakers at €15 while costs continue to rise?
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FAMILY THRILLS: Big fun, bigger spectacle
Giant zip lines, man-made canyoning parks, sky-high dining experiences… Seaside resorts and mountain destinations are pushing boundaries to attract thrill-seeking families in search of escape — at prices they can afford. How far will they go to impress? And how can you enjoy it all without breaking ...
FLORENCE, Heart of the Renaissance
An open-air masterpiece, Florence attracts nearly 13 million visitors each year. But beyond tourism, more and more French families are choosing to settle there or invest.
We meet these French people in search of a foothold in the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by timeless stone houses and breathtak...
Help, My Children Refuse to Leave Home!
"Tanguys" are young adults who still live with their parents. In France, there are nearly 1.3 million of them. We followed Jonathan, Maxime, and Marie-Aude as they went about their daily lives. Whether employed or unemployed, and often single, they have returned to the family home after a breakup, a...
Inside the Magical Christmas of Gypsy Families
At Christmas, within Roma communities families, nothing is done halfway.
Whether settled in permanent homes, living in caravans, or organizing large gatherings to welcome extended family — often travelling from Spain — each household prepares Christmas in its own way. Fairy lights, decorations, c...
JEANNE BONJOUR (Festival Grandes Marées 2025)
In her world where French chanson meets the energy of rock and the poetry of cinema, Jeanne Bonjour asserts her style with unapologetic freedom. Blending melancholy and bursts of light, she crafts songs that strike with their emotional intensity.
As much an actress as she is a musician, Jeanne do...
