Are you thinking about the perfect destination for your next vacation? Consider adding the Celtic nations to your list of options. The Celtic nations refer to a group of 8 regions and countries, which are Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, the Isle of Man, Asturias, Wales, and Cornish Britain. If you have never stayed in one of these regions, here is what you've been missing out on.

Doing homework, revising, preparing for tests... In many families, school spills over into everything else. Negotiating screen time, chasing bedtime, squeezing in a sports activity between two lessons, and sometimes even wondering if the child really has time... to be a child. It's precisely this everyday fatigue that a concept intriguing more and more parents is latching onto: what if learning could be different, faster, with fewer hours sitting behind a desk, without turning the home into an annex of the school? In France, an organization called ISOSET is promoting an approach known as the Aleph method, with a simple promise to understand: two hours of learning per day, focused on understanding, organizing knowledge, and faster progress.

Life insurance is something many French people have, yet its taxation remains somewhat unclear... especially when it comes to withdrawals. Between the 8-year rule, contributions made after 2017, the annual allowance, and social levies, it's easy to get confused. Here is a guide to understanding what is taxed in 2026, and how to avoid any unpleasant surprises. Before diving into the numbers, here's a useful reminder: life insurance is often chosen for its flexibility, its taxation over time, and its transmission possibilities. If you want a quick and practical summary, you can also check out [the advantages of life insurance](https://www.labanquepostale.fr/particulier/epargner/assurance-vie-et-solution-retraite.html), then come back here for the tax, withdrawal, allowances, and social levies part.

Mythical stadiums, giant screens, hotels bursting at the seams: summer 2026 is shaping up to be electric across the five boroughs. A brief overview, with ball at feet, of the announced experiences.

It's impossible to talk about Pessac-Léognan without the name of a legendary estate springing to mind, with Haut-Brion wine leading the way. But the appellation is not just about a few prestigious labels; it's also a vineyard astonishingly close to Bordeaux, a terroir of gravel and forests, and two colors (red and white) each with their own personality. If you've ever wondered what really sets Pessac-Léognan apart from other Bordeaux wines, here's a clear, lively guide without any unnecessary jargon...

Barcelona is the kind of city where you arrive with images filling your head... and sometimes a bit too much confidence behind the wheel. Between the low emission zones, the major roads that all look alike, and the BCN airport playing hide and seek between its terminals, a stay can quickly begin with a very simple question: "Which way do we go, and where do we park without getting scared or blowing the budget?" In this article, the idea is clear: to give you a concrete set of instructions for getting around Barcelona, understanding the ZBE, choosing a logical route, and getting to grips with the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), Terminal 1, Terminal 2. With practical tips, useful apps, and two or three pieces of common-sense advice... the kind you're thankful to have read before leaving.

From January 31 to February 15, 2026, the Science & Fiction Festival "Les Mycéliades" returns for its fourth edition themed around Resiliences. Cinemas and media libraries join forces in over 80 cities to imagine, together, the possible futures.

Before making the famous water lilies ripple on his canvases, Claude Monet set up his easel in the meadows of Giverny. The Museum of Impressionisms is dedicating a major exhibition to these foundational hours, from March 27 to July 5, 2026.

A VR headset, a few steps... and you find yourself propelled back 4,500 years, to the heart of the most ambitious construction project in human history.

Need a friendly getaway in the heart of winter? This Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Mouans-Sartoux media library is turning the spotlights back on until 11 p.m. for its famous Night of the Media Library. The theme of this edition: "Cities and Countryside," a nice pretext to mix styles, audiences... and surprises.