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The Call of Andalusia
Down in the southernmost region of sparkling Spain, where Europe and Africa are separated by just a short stretch of sea and ocean, lies a region with a mellifluous name: Andalusia. From Cadiz to Seville, via Malaga and Cordoba, the region attracts thousands of French holidaymakers every year, who c...
The Grey Revolution
No longer associated with old age or “giving up”, grey hair is the new blonde, and it's everywhere. Long accepted for men but taboo for women, it's now being embraced by fashion designers and is even taking to the catwalks.
From fashion icons such as Kim Kardashian and Cara Delevingne to manga he...
The Magic of Sweets
“Roudoudous”, “crocodiles”, “white pearls” or multicoloured lollipops… there are more than 400 varieties of sweets in France. Confectionery is all about nostalgia and feeling good. Some adults are still kids at heart, and perpetuate the magic of sweets from generation to generation through their cre...
7 Days and 7 Nights in Annecy
Situated between Grenoble and Geneva, Annecy has a long and rich history. Today it’s known as the "Pearl of the French Alps", thanks to its lake and its exceptional location at the foot of the mountains.
Covering an area of 27km2, Lac d’Annecy is one of the largest lakes in France and one of the ...
A Day at the Fair
A fair is a bit like a stage: a place where eloquent demonstrators, keyed-up competitors and impatient customers rub shoulders. The traders have to pull out all the stops to sell as much merchandise as possible in just a few days, while those taking part in the competitions hope to see months of tra...
MAMOULIAN LOST AND FOUND
1965. We ring the doorbell of the Beverley Hills house where a forgotten filmmaker seems to spend his time reminiscing. His name is Rouben Mamoulian. He hasn't been making films for five years, but the cinema has not stopped inhabiting him. This american director and producer directed the first thre...
PARIS GARE DU NORD, the busiest railway station in Europe
The Gare du Nord in Paris is Europe’s leading railway station and the third busiest in the world. It serves 4 European countries, the northern regions of France and the northern suburbs of Paris. Every day, 2,100 trains arrive and depart on its 32 tracks. Covering an area the size of 11 football pit...