Company retirement savings: what changes for collective and mandatory PERs on June 30, 2026.

Economy and Finance

A rather discreet reform, but one that will affect millions of savers, comes into effect on June 30, 2026. From that date, the retirement savings plans offered by companies, both the collective PER and the mandatory PER, will need to incorporate a new category of investments in their managed portfolios. Behind this seemingly technical change lies a small fundamental evolution for your employee savings, and for that of your employees if you are an employer. What exactly is it about, who is affected, and should we be pleased or wary? We propose to clarify the situation, without unnecessary jargon.

02
July
2026

Finding drinking water in the wild: techniques that can save your life

Sports and Leisure

Lost in the wilderness, without a drop to drink? Here’s how to locate, dig, distill, and filter drinking water where you least expect it.

02
July
2026

Solitaire: game rules and how to play the patience game

Sports and Leisure

There are games that we play without remembering who taught us. Solitaire is one of those. We have all encountered it at some point, on a corner of a table with an old, slightly worn deck of cards, or on a computer screen during a break. However, when the time comes to explain the rules to someone, we realize that we know them mostly by habit, at our fingertips. So here it is, once and for all, how to play solitaire, also known as patience, this solitary game that has never aged.

01
July
2026

Murder party: how to succeed in your mystery night with friends

Sports and Leisure

Inviting friends over for a simple dinner is nice. Turning them into murder suspects for an evening is something much more memorable. The murder party, or mystery evening, is gaining popularity, and it's easy to see why; it combines role-playing, improvisational theater, and friendliness in an irresistibly appealing cocktail. Do you dream of organizing your own but aren't quite sure where to start? Don't panic, with a little preparation, hosting a murder party is within everyone's reach. Follow the guide.

01
July
2026

Starting Crossword Puzzles: The Guide to Getting Started Without Stress

Sports and Leisure

Have you always looked at crossword enthusiasts with a mix of admiration and apprehension, convinced that it takes immense knowledge to get started? It's time to put that misconception to rest. Crosswords are among the most welcoming games out there, and you can absolutely enjoy them from the very first grid. Here, without jargon, is what you need to take the plunge with complete peace of mind.

30
June
2026

Timing belt: how to avoid a big unexpected expense?

Trade and Society

A car can sometimes run very well the day before a serious breakdown. This is what makes the timing belt difficult to anticipate for drivers. It is not visible at first glance, does not always attract attention with a loud noise, yet its replacement eventually comes in the life of the vehicle. For a young driver, a family, or an owner of a used car, this maintenance item must absolutely be noted somewhere, with a date, mileage, and invoice.

25
June
2026

Daniel Buren in Giverny: Plantings, site-specific works: a color that crosses garden and museum.

Art and Culture

A unique creation by Daniel Buren takes over gardens and rooms to gently challenge our perspective on the landscape that Monet frequented so much.

25
June
2026

Online trading: between real opportunities and risks to manage

Economy and Finance

Buying Apple stocks, betting on gold or the euro-dollar pair from your couch in just a few seconds... What used to be the domain of trading floors is now accessible to anyone with a smartphone. Online trading has rapidly democratized, driven by increasingly user-friendly platforms. However, behind the promise of quick gains lies a much more nuanced reality. We offer you an overview of the opportunities, the risks (which are real), and the good practices to adopt before getting started.

24
June
2026

Valloire: the International Straw and Hay Sculpture Competition returns from June 30 to July 5, 2026.

Travel and Tourism

Every summer, Valloire transforms the Verneys plateau into a giant workshop where straw and hay become monumental sculptures. An artistic interlude, raw and surprising.

24
June
2026

Fire prevention: properly protecting your home in 2026

Home and Garden

In France, a domestic fire breaks out approximately every two minutes. This represents more than 250,000 incidents each year, and nearly one in three French people will face a fire outbreak during their lifetime. These figures are staggering... and they remind us of a truth that is too often forgotten: in terms of fire, prevention remains our best ally. The good news is that adequately protecting your home does not require a large budget or complicated work. Here’s how to secure your home in 2026, from the mandatory detector to the good daily reflexes.

23
June
2026