Behind the ochre facades and palm trees of the Promenade, Nice hides a wealth of unlikely stories, from the window of a legendary burglar to a chapel perched on the first floor. Follow the guide for an overview of the curiosities that few visitors know about.

The High Council for Financial Stability (HCSF) decided in March 2026: the rules for granting mortgage loans remain unchanged. The debt-to-income ratio remains capped at 35% of income, including insurance. If you are juggling multiple loans and considering consolidating them, this decision has direct consequences on your project, especially as you may be about to start a simulation... but not necessarily the ones you might expect. We suggest taking stock before you proceed.

A coffee for over 3 euros, a bottle of water costing the same as a sandwich in the city, a full tank that rises unexpectedly... Stopping at a rest area can sometimes be a shock for vacationers. However, taking a break to catch your breath is essential on a long journey (and even highly recommended for safety). The good news is that there are plenty of tips to take this break without breaking the bank. Here are our best tips for eating, drinking, and refueling smartly.

What if the mountain was no longer just a winter affair? Over the past three years, 41% of the French have spent time there in summer, more than in winter (30%). The alpine pastures replace the slopes, mountain bikes take over from skis, and the perched villages transform into precious cool refuges when the plains suffocate. Here’s a brief overview of six Franco-Swiss resorts that can be fully enjoyed well beyond skiing, from Haute-Savoie to Valais.

Outstanding astronomers, builders of towering temples, inventors of a unique writing system... a dive into one of the most fascinating and enigmatic cultures in the history of pre-Columbian America.

No doctor around for miles, a serious injury on your hands, and no desire to lose your cool? Here are the actions that really make a difference when no one can come to your aid in time.

A travel guide that starts by telling you not to use it in the shower... you can immediately tell you're not in a typical Petit Futé.

Five centuries, two great dynasties, an empire that has shaped Chinese identity to this day: a dive into imperial China, from its legendary birth to its fall in 1911.

Asbestos, benzo[a]pyrene, ionizing radiation... not all toxins are equal when it comes to cancer. Here’s what we really know about the links between chemical exposure and tumors.

A corpse with a sewn mouth pulled from the Seine, a lily ring, an enigmatic word engraved with ancient letters... This is how this historical thriller begins, which kept me on the edge of my seat during the Empire, despite a few lengthy passages.