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Northern France: The New Holiday Trend
Who would have bet that the Nord–Pas-de-Calais would one day rival the French Riviera? Mild weather, warm hospitality, and affordable prices—this region is experiencing unprecedented popularity. In 2023, it reached a record 16 million overnight stays.
On the Opal Coast, a campsite is offering price...
The Amiens Grande Réderie: Bargains and Good Cheer Everywhere
For all flea market lovers, collectors, bargain hunters, insiders or casual visitors, this is the Sunday not to miss.
Every second Sunday of April since 1909, the Grande Réderie d’Amiens brings together around 2,000 exhibitors spread over 15 kilometres of sidewalks and nearly 100,000 visitors.
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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…
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...
Kärcher: Under Pressure from Competition
Kärcher is the story of a global brand constantly pushing back against its competitors.
The name has even entered everyday language. With the arrival of spring, people “Kärcher” their terrace, bike, or garage. In stores, customers come in asking for a Kärcher—even if they leave with a rival produ...
