Health Insurance and Alternative Medicine: What Do Policies Truly Reimburse (Coverage, Packages, Exclusions)

Health and Beauty

Osteopathy, acupuncture, sophrology, naturopathy... These practices are increasingly appealing to the French, sometimes to relieve pain, sometimes just to "feel better" (and that's already something). The issue is that when it comes time to pay, one question always comes up: does health insurance cover it, and to what extent? Between annual limits, caps per session, billing conditions, and discreet exclusions, it's best to have a clear understanding before making an appointment... or before signing a contract.

22
Dec
2025

Imagination Edition: When Ascending Feathers Truly Launches Independent Authors

Art and Culture

Tired of seeing your manuscript gather dust in a drawer or losing your touch as soon as a contract comes through? Ascending Quills shakes up the norms and puts speculative fiction writers back in the driver's seat... without the administrative turbulence.

22
Dec
2025

Timber Harvesting in France: The New Figures That Change the Game

Trade and Society

Amidst the rise of the bioeconomy, climate pressures, and soaring wood prices, the latest data from the French Forest Observatory comes at just the right time: it finally reveals who is cutting what, where, and why.

19
Dec
2025

Yogurt Bowl: 7 Ideas for Delicious and Healthy Breakfast Bowls

Gastronomy and Food

If you tend to rush to work with just a coffee in hand, what follows might just make you want to start having breakfast again... Colorful, quick to prepare, and easy to customize, the yogurt bowl has become one of the current food trends, especially on Instagram and Pinterest where photos of beautifully arranged yogurt bowls are proliferating. The good news is that this trend is not just a superficial fad. A solid breakfast provides proteins, fibers, and calcium, which helps you last until lunch without feeling hungry. In France, studies show that the vast majority of children still have a real breakfast, even though adults are more likely to skip it when they're in a hurry.

17
Dec
2025

TikTok Year in Music 2025: When the World Dances to the Same Beat

Art and Culture

From high-tech girl power to resurrected golden oldies, TikTok's 2025 music retrospective proves that a simple scroll can now write the history of global pop.

17
Dec
2025

Custom Kitchen: 10 Ideas to Combine Style and Budget-Friendly Design

Home and Garden

Renovating a kitchen can often be a bit daunting, especially when you see the prices. In France, the average cost of a fitted kitchen ranges from 2,000 to 10,000 euros, with an average around 9,400 euros including installation, and some projects can go much higher. However, it is entirely possible to indulge in a custom kitchen without blowing your budget, provided you make the right choices from the start. Here are 10 concrete ideas to combine style and modest budget, by playing with materials, layout, and a few renovation tricks. The goal is not to have the most expensive kitchen in the catalogue, but a pleasant living space, well thought out and durable.

16
Dec
2025

Ardèche Gorges: the guide to must-do sports activities this summer

Travel and Tourism

Craving an active holiday with sunshine, clear water, and vast natural spaces to let loose far from the crowded typical beaches... The Ardèche Gorges are one of the favorite destinations for outdoor enthusiasts, whether they come with family, friends, or as a couple. This spectacular canyon stretching over thirty kilometers between Vallon Pont d'Arc and Saint Martin d'Ardèche offers an ideal playground for those who love sports, nature, and thrills, against a backdrop of limestone cliffs, scrubland, and a river with emerald reflections. To help you prepare for your next trip, we've gathered the essential sports activities to try this summer in the Ardèche Gorges, from canoeing to mountain biking, hiking, climbing, or caving.

11
Dec
2025

UNESCO Sound Week 2026: When Sound Innovation Redefines Our Daily Lives

Art and Culture

From January 19 to February 1, 2026, UNESCO's Sound Week returns, free of charge, curious and (very) tech-savvy, to explore how sound shapes our future, from our ears to our cities.

10
Dec
2025

Mediterranean Season 2026: over 200 events to celebrate the cultural abundance of the Southern shores.

Art and Culture

Craving sunshine, music, the scent of spices, and discussions that take your mind on a journey? Mark your calendars: from May to October 2026, the Mediterranean Season promises a whirlwind of over 200 artistic and festive events all over France... and beyond.

10
Dec
2025

What outdoor furniture for a terrace? The complete guide to choosing well.

Home and Garden

The terrace has become a true living space, just like the living room or kitchen. In recent years, the French have been investing more and more in this outdoor area for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying the sun... According to some studies, nearly 8 out of 10 French people have access to an outdoor space, whether it's a garden, a terrace, or a balcony, and for many, it's a full-fledged living area. It goes without saying that choosing the right terrace furniture is no longer a trivial matter. Garden tables, chairs, patio sets, sun loungers, materials, dimensions... There are numerous options and it can be easy to get lost. Therefore, this guide aims to help you create an outdoor space that is both beautiful, practical, and durable.

09
Dec
2025