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Paralympic Games: What do the names of the categories mean?

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If you follow the events on television during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, you might be a bit confused by the mysterious acronyms that designate the different categories, such as WH2 or SB13... We're here to help you better understand this classification system in 5 questions.

03
Sep
2024

Leisure: the great return of guinguettes

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Must-visit places for dancing and partying during long summer evenings, guinguettes have made a big comeback in the French landscape in recent years. We invite you to explore this seasonal or more enduring phenomenon that affects all regions of France.

03
Sep
2024

The Grand Pavois: an unmissable nautical event

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Since its inception in 1973, the Grand Pavois of La Rochelle has become a key event on the international nautical calendar. An annual meeting for the industry, this show allows attendees to discover upcoming trends and preview new products.

02
Sep
2024

Boccia: the Paralympic sport that resembles pétanque

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Among the 22 sports represented at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, only two disciplines are unique to parasports and have no Olympic equivalent: goalball and boccia. I invite you to discover the latter, which is reminiscent of... pétanque!

29
Aug
2024

Spirituality: 5 Spiritual Gift Ideas for Men or Women

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Do you want to spoil a loved one who practices yoga, meditation, or another spiritual discipline? There are a multitude of gifts to consider for people interested in spirituality, whether it's accessories to wear or decorative items to place in the home. We will give you 5 spiritual gift ideas that should hit the mark, whether the recipient is a man or a woman.

28
Aug
2024

The Agitos: Understanding This Paralympic Symbol in 5 Questions

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As the opening ceremony is set to take place tonight at Place de la Concorde, marking the start of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the Arc de Triomphe has been displaying these colorful commas that symbolize the Paralympic movement for the past two months: the Agitos! Here is a brief overview to understand this symbol in 5 questions.

28
Aug
2024

Return to Hogwarts: The Back-to-School Gathering for Harry Potter Fans

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Is the end of August giving you the back-to-school blues? If you're a fan of the Harry Potter series, take advantage of this time of year to celebrate the Return to Hogwarts! Potterheads from around the world gather on September 1st for grand celebrations in various cities. Here's everything you need to know about this event you won't want to miss.

27
Aug
2024

Paris 2024: The Paralympic Games in 5 Figures

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Two days before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, scheduled for August 28 starting at 8 p.m., you may be wondering what this global event has in store for you. Here is everything you need to know about the Paralympic Games in the capital in 5 figures.

26
Aug
2024

Gym, yoga or Pilates: how to choose the right exercise mat?

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A must-have accessory when doing fitness exercises, Pilates, or yoga, the mat comes in a multitude of models in sports stores. If you don't know what to choose among this plethora of options, check out our buying guide! We will explain how to choose the right exercise mat.

08
Aug
2024

The Perseids: a meteor shower

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Shooting stars fascinate the general public and can inspire more than one amazed observer to take up astronomy. This spectacular celestial phenomenon is due to dust from asteroids or comets that the Earth passes through. The Perseids are among the oldest recorded meteor showers. They are also one of the most magical phenomena of the year. Get ready to be dazzled: you can observe them in August!

06
Aug
2024
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