Factual entertainment
A Magical Christmas at Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle
At Vaux-le-Vicomte, an extraordinary Christmas is being prepared. As the largest privately owned listed historic monument in France, the château welcomes 330,000 visitors a year and employs 75 permanent staff. But to keep this heritage estate running, owned by the de Vogüé family since 1875, an annu...
Beauty: The Hidden World of Unsold Cosmetics
France remains the world’s leading exporter of cosmetics, a sector valued at €68 billion. Yet each year, 180 million euros’ worth of unused new products remain in storage. End-of-line items, samples, packaging defects, or seasonal stock become a burden for manufacturers.
Since 2022, the AGEC law ...
Buy Now, Pay Later
Alma, Klarna, Oney, Scalapay… Over the past few months, these online apps have been transforming French consumer habits by encouraging people to buy on credit.
Paying back just a few dozen euros per month—what could be better to give in and instantly afford the latest fashion item or the trendiest ...
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...
CITY AND BEYOND
A City at Night : MARSEILLE THE UNEXPECTED – 57’
Direction : Lily Eclimont / Production : DURITE
Marseille is often associated with images of the northern districts in flames and overflowing trash bins. But above all, it is a festive, joyful city, at the forefront of many trends that truly co...
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?
Strategic ...
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...
