You’ll find numerous Occitane en Provence shops across the city centre but for less of a chain feel, head to Le Marais. Look for the deep blue shutters of the soap makers from Marseilles, lathering away here since 1900 and bringing you the essence of the French Riviera. Where to discover...
Genova(Italian for Genoa) is the capital of the Genoa province andLiguriain northwest Italy, a city rich with history and importance. Genova is known for being thechief seaport of Italy, and for competing with Marseilles, France, to be the leader among Mediterranean ports. The harbor facilities...
Besides the party, there is another popular New Year tradition in Mexico. People have to eat twelve grapes before the New Year Eve. Each grape means to have good luck in each month of a year. When they eat grapes, they should also make wishes for the coming New Year. In Mexico, cel...
The opening ceremony was a parade of boats on the Seine, and the triathlon started there too. There was basketball in Lille, soccer in Marseilles, surfing in Tahiti. One could see the Olympics not only at Stade de France (track and field), but at Parc des Princes (soccer), at Bercy A...
Transatlantic– The first title from anew multi-year dealwith Anna Winger. Set during the 1940s refugee crisis in Marseilles, France. Three Wishes– Liane Moriarty’s novel is being adapted for Netflix. Tomb Raider– Animated series based on the famed video game character. ...
In France, when a woman enters a cafe or restaurant, she is freely discussed, not only about her appearance but about her past and future as well. She invites looks in the street whether she is beautiful or plain. There is no better way for a woman to get back her self-confidence tha...
Fast forward, and travel is a little different than it was in 1872—thankfully, no longer relegated solely to wealthy explorers whirling around the world on a whim. At AFAR, we have long believed in the power of stories that take you places, and so we thought there was no better time ...
Normandy is not known for its sunshine: Caen, the region,s political capital, enjoys just 44 days of strong sunshine a year compared with 170 in Marseilles. The ecology minister, Segolene Royal, said she would like to see solar panels used on one in every 1,000 km of French highway. ...
Some believe that Swiss-French architectLe Corbusier‘s love of concrete may have started Brutalism. TheUnité d'Habitationin Marseilles, France was his first project in 10 years, World War II having interrupted his practice. Completed in 1952 and created as housing for the working class, Le Co...
Here are some general tips for blending in during your next trip to France: Unsure what to wear to a restaurant?Try to walk past it during lunch or even dinner the night before, and see what others are wearing. No fanny packs. Seriously, you guys. There are a million ways to carry ...