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The square balls: a game of petanque... with cubes

cubes of about ten centimeters on each side. The cochonnet itself, called a titchon, is not round but cubic. This hobby is mostly practiced in the South of France and in Belgium, preferably in the steep alleys of certain Villages or neighborhoods, such as the Haut de Cagnes in Cagnes-sur-Mer. A ...

23
May
2014

2021, the polar summer: a cultural season throughout France

d a Polar Night Other highlights of this cultural season are Polar Summer Evenings, screenings that feature special programming that puts the North and South Poles in the spotlight. These evenings are more specifically aimed at raising awareness among a wide audience through the screening of docu ...

06
Sep
2021

Cold snap in France: what causes the phenomenon?

rop in temperatures will first be seen on Sunday 21 November on the Channel coast and north of the Loire. This cold snap will then descend rapidly southwards on Sunday evening and Monday 22 November. What are the causes of the phenomenon? This drop in temperatures is due to a shift in the hig ...

19
Nov
2021

The Green Key: A Label on the Rise

ss reflects a deepening awareness within the industry of its environmental impact." Which regions have the highest number of certified establishments? In 2024, the South, Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, and Île-de-France regions are at the top of the Green Key ranking. Even though the growth of this label p ...

22
Jan
2024

How to repot and maintain a mimosa?

when the other trees have not yet bloomed. What are the optimal growing conditions for a mimosa? Mimosas are only grown in the open ground in the South and on the Atlantic coast, as they like warmth, sunshine and well-drained soils, especially sandy ones. These trees are known to be delicate ...

20
Feb
2007

Marrakech

u can find dishes to Tajine and glazed pottery. Hiking around Marrakech Many hikes are organized from Marrakech, mainly to the Toubkal Massif (70 km to the south) and the beautiful landscapes of its national park. You can also take the desert road, following the old caravan trails. Longer or shor ...

11
May
2007

Bean collecting or fabophily: definition and history

erefore of greater value to fabophiles. Today, different cakes host fava beans depending on the region of France: Couronne des rois brioche in the South or galette à la frangipane everywhere else. How to build a collection? Collectors typically seek to collect complete sets of beans and ma ...

08
Jan
2008

Fair Trade Fortnight: events throughout France.

ughout France. For two weeks, actors in responsible consumption organize fair meals, specialized markets, meetings with producers from the North and South, ethical fashion shows as well as cultural activities, film screenings and exhibitions... Committing to fairer trade. The Fair Trade Fortnight a ...

12
May
2011

Paris Plages: summer and sports activities.

Near the cobblestones, the beach. Paris Plages is a popular event initiated by the city of Paris in 2002. For over ten years now, this operation takes place every summer on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville and the right bank of the Seine to give them a holiday atmosphere. Various fun and sport ...

03
July
2012

A festival, it's too short: the Nice Short Film Festival

ased works. This event showcases "mini format" but maximum talent works. Among the selection, there is a wide range of films produced and shot in the South of France, as well as European films. In total, around a hundred short films are to be discovered. The Nice Short Film Festival honors a diffe ...

23
Oct
2012

Clohars-Carnoët: first Breton town to obtain the European City of Sport label

A small town that lives sports in a big way With 4333 inhabitants at the year, Clohars-Carnoët is a small Breton town in South Finistère. But it has a particularity: sports practice occupies a place of choice there, thanks to a rich local associative fabric and to many facilities dedicated to the ...

29
Mar
2022

Locronan in Brittany: 5 things to do on site

1- Visit the church of Saint-Ronan Locronan owes its name to Saint-Ronan, the hermit who founded the town in the 10th century. Today, the commune's church is dedicated to this saint. The church of Saint-Ronan was built in the 15th century by the Dukes of Brittany. This majestic granite building ...

21
Sep
2022

Weather: will winter be cold in 2022-2023?

il the middle of December, has also led to the appearance of the first snowflakes as far as the plains. Strong contrasts between the North and the South of the country Although we cannot yet say with certainty that the winter of 2022-2023 will be colder than previous winters, we are already seei ...

05
Dec
2022

The Abyss: what is the new series with Sara Mortensen and Gil Alma worth?

against her mother. They have been in perfect love for twenty years and live with their daughter, Lucie, in the hills of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie in the South of France. But one morning, before going to her real estate agency, Elsa goes for her usual jog in a nearby forest and does not show up for ...

07
Feb
2023

Pitchak: a juggling game that looks like soccer

ame? The pitchak is a traditional juggling game originating in Algeria. It was commonly practiced in the 1950s in that country and was brought to the South of France by returnees from Algeria in the 1960s and 1970s. The exact origin of this juggling game is not known, but traces of comparable agi ...

08
Mar
2023

Garden: Planting Lavender in 5 Questions

ides plants with a drained and airy environment, in addition to giving your balcony a typically Provencal charm! As for the nature of the soil, this southern plant is content with ordinary soil. It can adapt without problem to poor soil, even if it is dry and chalky. Its only requirement concerns ...

07
Apr
2023

All in the kitchen summer recipes: Cyril Lignac returns on M6.

cipes on the web. So even if you're not going on vacation in August, Cyril Lignac will bring sunshine to your plate! Recipes that smell like summer and the South It's live from the south of France that Cyril Lignac will share his summer recipes. Undoubtedly inspired by this setting and the season, t ...

04
Aug
2023

Garden: 5 Good Reasons to Plant a Guava Tree

ion is easier than it seems. Even though the guava tree is sensitive to cold, it is possible to grow it in all regions of Metropolitan France. In the South of France and in the milder regions of the Atlantic coast, you can try planting it directly in the ground. Elsewhere, you will simply need to g ...

07
Dec
2023

Climate: The orange tree zone expands in France.

icroclimate. Today, the citrus growing areas are changing due to climate change: whereas it was once unthinkable to cultivate citrus fruits outside the South, it is now possible to grow them in Gironde! How is the orange tree area evolving in France? Traditionally, citrus cultivation is concentrate ...

08
Feb
2024

Machine: a series blending kung fu and labor struggle on Arte.

temp, who is a former special forces member, will use her kung fu skills to save all the striking workers. Because her colleagues are threatened by the South Korean owners of this washing machine factory, the main character turns into a war machine, shifting from fighting alone to fighting collect ...

09
Apr
2024