Factual entertainment
THE VERDON GORGE: The Grand Canyon of Europe
Nestled between the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and the Var, the Verdon Gorge forms one of Europe’s most spectacular canyons. With its towering cliffs, turquoise waters, and exceptional biodiversity, it attracts thousands of visitors each year in search of adventure and unspoiled nature. Families, thril...
Born Under X: The Search for Truth
Too young to be mothers, or forced by their families to give up their child, some women give birth “under X” (anonymous birth), an act that leaves a lasting impact on their lives.
Born under X, these children are adopted. Years later, they begin a search for their origins, hoping to one day find ...
Christmas: the Magic of Decoration
Portraits of French people passionate about Christmas decorations.
From a young woman taking part in a house-lighting competition, to the largest Christmas village in France, via the designers of major department-store window displays and the vendors at the Strasbourg Christmas market…
DISCOUNT: Paying the Price
In 1988, there were no discount shops in France; today there are more than 4,300. With inflation, the French are looking for bargains. Stores such as Action, Normal, Netto and Noz are thriving by offering products at low prices. From warehouses in Denmark to shopping centres in France and Belgium, t...
French in Istanbul
From the shores of the Bosphorus Strait to the Grand Bazaar, and through the lively streets of its trendy neighborhoods, Istanbul never sleeps. With one foot in Europe and the other in Asia, Turkey’s cultural capital is the only city in the world spanning two continents. This sprawling metropolis in...
Happiness Is in Camping
Taking a holiday in the great outdoors is a deeply rooted tradition in France. There are 8,000 campsites across the country. Their revenue has tripled since 2000, and their offerings have diversified. Increasingly large complexes now provide full resort-style services, with activities and entertainm...
Holidays with Large Families
With five or six children, daily life in a large family is always full of resourcefulness, organization, and surprises. So when it comes to going on holiday with such a tribe, things get even more complicated. Military-style planning, tight budgets, fatigue, and tensions… every trip becomes an adven...
Jealousy: The Silent French Disease
“Why are you coming home so late?”, “Where were you?”… Jealousy is said to be one of the five most common causes of break-ups. In some cases, it can even turn into a nightmare. Recently, a woman who stabbed her husband twice out of jealousy was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
How can we explain...
