Nice unusual: 10 bizarre and surprising discoveries to know.

Travel and Tourism

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.

09
July
2026

Debt consolidation and the 35% rule: what changes for your simulation in 2026.

Economy and Finance

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.

09
July
2026

Highway rest areas: all the tips to pay less

Trade and Society

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.

08
July
2026

Summer in the mountains: 6 Franco-Swiss resorts to experience well beyond skiing.

Travel and Tourism

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.

06
July
2026

The Maya civilization: the peak and mystery of a great culture of America

Art and Culture

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.

06
July
2026

First aid in remote areas: treating injuries without a doctor

Health and Beauty

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.

06
July
2026

Survival Guide for Europeans in Montreal: a review of a book that is both funny and truly useful.

Travel and Tourism

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.

05
July
2026

Imperial China: from the Ming to the Qing dynasties, the history of a thousand-year empire.

Travel and Tourism

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.

04
July
2026

Chemicals and cancer: which toxins really increase the risk?

Health and Beauty

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.

04
July
2026

The Eagle and the Serpent by Maxime Carpentier: a Napoleonic thriller that reeks of gunpowder and mystery.

Art and Culture

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.

03
July
2026
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