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The Bread Festival: a friendly gathering

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The Bread Festival, which is held in May throughout France, is an opportunity to meet bakers and discover their craft: an event not to be missed for all food lovers and those who adore good bread!

01
Apr
2024

Easter Around the World: 5 Unusual Easter Traditions

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In France, Easter celebrations mean a long weekend, egg hunts, and chocolate overindulgence. But did you know that other countries in Europe or around the world have very different and sometimes surprising customs to celebrate this holiday? We invite you to discover 5 unusual Easter traditions from around the globe.

28
Mar
2024

European Artistic Crafts Days: three days of free events

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The European Artistic Crafts Days, held across France in early April, invite you to discover over 200 professions and share the passion of nearly 4,000 professionals. Don't miss these three days that highlight extraordinary talents and inspire new vocations!

18
Mar
2024

Saint Patrick's Day: Where does the tradition of wearing green on March 17th come from?

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Every year, on March 17th, the Irish dress in green to properly celebrate their national holiday. But do you know where the tradition of wearing green for St. Patrick's Day comes from? We are going to explain why this particular color is associated with the most important Irish celebration.

15
Mar
2024

Origin Info: 5 Things to Know About This Indicator

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Initially introduced as a score similar to the Nutri-score, the Origin score has ultimately been renamed to Origine Info approach. Here are 5 things to know about this new indicator that will start appearing on food products in the coming months.

14
Mar
2024

Train Travel: What Luggage to Take on SNCF Trains?

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If you need to take the train soon, please note that SNCF's luggage rules have changed since February 15, 2024. From now on, the number of bags allowed per passenger is limited on board TGV Inoui and Intercités trains. We will explain which bags you can bring with you on your next train journey.

04
Mar
2024

Second-hand clothes: 5 tips for successful thrift shopping

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As the fashion industry is the second most polluting in the world after the oil industry, many customers are abandoning fast fashion and turning to second-hand clothing. Thrift stores house treasures for those who know how to find them. To help you in your quest for the perfect item, here are 5 tips for shopping successfully at thrift stores.

20
Feb
2024

Valentine's Day: Gifts to Avoid

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On the eve of Valentine's Day, you may still be looking for the perfect gift. Contrary to the old saying, it's not (just) the thought that counts! Even if you believe you're doing well, some gift ideas might be poorly received by your partner. So dear Valentines, here is a list of gifts to avoid at all costs, to ensure your celebration of love goes smoothly.

13
Feb
2024

Galentine's Day or how to celebrate Valentine's Day with girlfriends

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In recent years, it's no longer essential to be in a relationship to celebrate as February 14th approaches. If you haven't found a Valentine to spend a romantic evening with, you can always celebrate Galentine's Day! We're going to explain what this alternative celebration entails, which is organized among girlfriends on February 13th.

05
Feb
2024

Walkability Barometer: Which are the pedestrian-friendly cities?

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Since 2021, the Place aux Piétons collective has launched a walkability barometer for cities and villages in France. We invite you to discover the principle and results of this ranking which honors pedestrian-friendly communities.

15
Jan
2024
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