First trip to Japan: which itinerary to choose based on the length of your stay?

Travel and Tourism

With 42.7 million foreign visitors welcomed in 2025, a record high, Japan has never been more of a dream destination for travelers from around the world. France is no exception: the archipelago attracts more and more tourists from France each year, captivated by this unique blend of ancient traditions and futuristic modernity. However, preparing for a first trip to Japan is not straightforward. Should you stay for ten days, two weeks, or a month? Focus on the big cities or venture out to explore the countryside? Here are our tips for creating an itinerary in Japan tailored to the time you have available.

22
May
2026

Father's Day 2026: date, origin, and gift ideas

Trade and Society

Like Mother's Day in May, Father's Day returns each year to honor dads. But do you know the exact date of the 2026 edition, and do you really know where this tradition comes from? Between the question we always ask a little too late and the race for the perfect gift, here’s a complete overview of this family day, from its sometimes unknown origins to our ideas for pampering your father without tearing your hair out...

21
May
2026

Traditional gratin dauphinois recipe: the secrets to making it creamy, golden, and delicious.

Gastronomy and Food

A classic of family cooking, gratin dauphinois is one of those simple dishes that everyone agrees on. With its tender potato slices, gentle cooking, and beautifully golden surface, it pairs well with both roasted meat and a somewhat improvised Sunday meal. Despite its apparent simplicity, this specialty requires a few good practices. The choice of potatoes, the thickness of the slices, the right balance between milk and cream, the cooking... everything matters. We invite you to discover a traditional version and some very simple tips for preparing a creamy, indulgent, and well-balanced gratin.

18
May
2026

Equipped kitchen: key steps to successfully complete your project, from the first sketch to installation.

Home and Garden

Redoing your kitchen is a project that can seem intimidating... Plumbing, electricity, ergonomics, aesthetics, budget: everything intersects in one room. However, by following a few simple steps and avoiding certain pitfalls, you can transform a stressful construction site into an almost enjoyable experience. Here are the key steps to know for successfully completing your equipped kitchen project, from the initial measurements to the final installation.

18
May
2026

Micro-enterprise in France: 3 million independents, and just as many pitfalls to avoid for managing your business well in 2026.

Economy and Finance

The status of micro-entrepreneur continues to attract the French. With 758,600 new registrations recorded in 2025 by INSEE, a historic record, the threshold of 3 million active individuals under this regime has now been significantly surpassed. A true silent revolution, affecting both recent graduates and employees in transition as well as still-active retirees. However, 2026 marks a real turning point. Between the reform of electronic invoicing, tightening URSSAF obligations, and increasingly monitored VAT thresholds, managing a micro-enterprise calmly today requires a bit more rigor than before. An overview of the figures, new developments, and pitfalls to avoid.

13
May
2026

Tutankhamun in Paris: the tomb is reborn in an immersive reconstruction.

Art and Culture

More than a hundred years after the discovery that revolutionized archaeology, Paris is hosting a spectacular reconstruction of the pharaoh's tomb, enhanced by immersive experiences that extend the visit beyond the exhibited objects.

12
May
2026

Mortgage credit: the banking errors that borrowers can contest

Economy and Finance

Banks make mistakes. Not out of systematic malice, but because mortgage loan contracts are technical documents, often generated by software configured in series. Miscalculated rates, term default declared without following proper procedures, overestimated early repayment fees, poorly framed guarantees: the grounds for dispute exist and are more common than one might think. Here are the five points to check as a priority.

11
May
2026

Nature Festival Edition 2026

Trade and Society

For 2026, the Fête de la Nature will celebrate its 20th edition from May 20 to 25, 2026, throughout France.

08
May
2026

Garden of Arts: when sculpture takes over the park and the city

Art and Culture

An open-air sculptural journey: the Ar Milin' park and the streets of Châteaubourg transform into a living gallery, blending material, color, and movement.

07
May
2026

Deyrolle, Anatomy Lessons: Taking Care of Yourself at the Château de La Bourdaisière

Sports and Leisure

Spring Resumption: an exhibition that transforms lifestyle hygiene into a sensory experience, in a garden-park where anatomy, nutrition, and self-care intertwine.

07
May
2026