French Culture
Discover French culture and all the exciting events and exhibitions happening around the country. Find museum and gallery information, plus learn about all the best shops and boutiques in France.
Art & Design
50 Years in Fashion: An Interview with Jean Paul Gaultier
As his legendary catwalk career comes to a close, Jean Paul Gaultier – one of France’s finest, not to mention freakiest, designers – shares...
Travel Notes: Reel Around the Fountain
Love the sound of trickling water on your French break? Check out these noteworthy fancy fountains
ROTONDE, AIX
Built in 1860, the Fontaine de la Rotonde...
Teen Competition Joins France’s Sustainable Fashion Efforts
As the fashion capital of the world, France has long been known for its clothing and designer styles. But instead of just focusing on...
Cinema & Film
Explore the Bayeux Tapestry Online
The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the great treasures of France. Recognised by UNESCO, this monumental work illustrates the events leading up to the...
Normandy Travel: 10 Reasons to Visit La Baie du Cotentin
La Baie du Cotentin, at the heart of the Cotentin Marshes Regional Natural Park in La Manche, is a land brimming with abundant nature...
Did You Know? Art Facts on Napoleon, Renoir, and More
My Kingdom for a Donkey
When the King of Spain commissioned an equestrian portrait of his ally Napoleon from painter Jacques-Louis David, Napoleon told the...
