Trade and Society

The fanny pack: a trend deciphered in 5 questions.

Trade and Society

If you think the fanny pack is completely outdated, you're totally wrong! This iconic accessory from the 1990s is making a comeback in our wardrobes and is now worn with style. We'll explain how to follow this new trend in 5 questions.

23
May
2023

How to dress for the beach?

Trade and Society

When packing for a beach vacation, choosing a swimsuit is not the only question to ask yourself. If you want to have style on the sand or pebbles, you also need to switch to beachwear mode and carefully choose your clothes, shoes, and accessories for lounging in the sun. We explain how to dress for the beach.

04
May
2023

Bakery: the national competition for the best baguette.

Trade and Society

As part of the Bread Festival, the National Confederation of French Bakery and Pastry organizes the national competition for the best traditional French baguette! This event, which takes place in front of the public, is an excellent way to promote bread that is flavorful and made by a skilled baker.

02
May
2023

"The World Cutlery Meetings: a new event in Thiers"

Trade and Society

The city of Thiers in Auvergne has been the largest French center for cutlery production for over six centuries. Known as the "European Capital of Cutlery," it has hosted the Coutellia trade fair dedicated to art and traditional knives for over twenty-five years. For the first time in 2016, a new event served as a prelude to this fair: the World Cutlery Meetings or Thiers Meetings.

02
May
2023

Coutellia: the art knife show in Thiers.

Trade and Society

The town of Thiers in Auvergne is the birthplace of French cutlery. It is where the International Exhibition of Art and Traditional Knives, Coutellia, is held every year: a must-attend event for enthusiasts!

02
May
2023

Fair Trade Fortnight: events throughout France.

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"Fair Trade Fortnight aims to raise public awareness of the issues of international solidarity and responsible consumption. This operation gives rise to hundreds of events throughout France."

02
May
2023

Trabbia Vuillermoz: Jewelry made in Jura.

Trade and Society

Did you know that sizing and polishing colored stones is a traditional activity in the Haut-Jura region? This expertise, also known as lapidary art, is now perpetuated by jewelers from the Jura region such as those from the Trabbia Vuillermoz house. Here is the story of this local and family-owned business that has been offering made in France creations since 1946.

19
Apr
2023

Easter: How to choose your chocolates wisely?

Trade and Society

Chocolate is one of the favorite products of the French, who consume an average of more than 6 kg per year per inhabitant! Easter and Christmas are two peak times for chocolate sales and two highly anticipated times of the year for young and old gourmets. But do you know the criteria to check when buying your Easter bunnies and eggs? Here's a handy guide to choosing your Easter chocolates wisely.

03
Apr
2023

Earth Hour: one hour for the planet initiated by WWF.

Trade and Society

Are you ready for the next Earth Hour? This hour for the planet is held every year on the last Saturday of March. The goal of this global mobilization is to raise public awareness about energy conservation and much more. Explanations.

24
Mar
2023

World Water Day: 5 gestures to preserve this resource.

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This year, World Water Day has the theme "accelerating change". This theme, chosen by the United Nations, invites each of us to act against the shortage of drinking water. While France has been affected by an unprecedented winter drought, we have listed 5 actions to take to preserve this resource.

22
Mar
2023
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