Category: France
Fitness Trends in France
On June 24, 2024 by RebeckaWhen it comes to the latest fitness trends, France can undoubtedly be seen as a leader. French women, in particular, enjoy many different kinds of physical activities. However, that’s not to say that traditional sports have fallen out of fashion. French fitness enthusiasts embrace a well-rounded approach to health and wellness, integrating both mind and
Why Wallpaper is Replacing Paint in France
On April 12, 2024 by RebeckaGone are the days when walls had to be painted. We’re in an age where wallpaper is taking over. Like in other countries, more and more property owners in France are shifting to wallpaper instead of paint. So, what’s the reason? Availability In the past, it was hard to come by local stores selling wallpaper,
Nicotine Pouches Catch On In France
On November 13, 2023 by RebeckaNicotine pouches are sold in a dozen European countries as well as the US by British American Tobacco (BAT), which brought the pouches to France via the popular “Velo” brand in early 2023. The market is expected to grow massively over the next few years. There are many places in diverse France to buy nicotine
France Employers Give Employee Engagement High Priority
On June 4, 2023 by RebeckaEmployers in France are pulling out all the stops to build engaged employee cultures. From team building to continuous improvement, robust engagement initiatives are growing in popularity. Here are a few reasons omniaintranet.com services help French businesses improve employee engagement. Productivity and morale Workplaces where employees feel valued have high productivity and less turnover. Morale
Tha Famous French Alps
On September 10, 2017 by RebeckaThe French Alps have long been the subject of romanticisation, and if you take a look, it’s not hard to see why. From the sweeping heights of Mont Blanc to the charmingly European villages, and beautifully snow swept peaks, the French Alps have it all. Although the first thing to enter your mind may be
A Brief History Of French Street Art
On June 2, 2017 by RebeckaWhile street art is often associated with the US or UK and artists like Banksy and Stik painting the capitals from the 70’s and 80’s, French street art shouldn’t be overlooked. It emerged in the late 60’s, following diverse artistic movements and cultural revolutions like Conceptualism and New Realism, but painting on the walls had
France: a Diverse Land
On March 18, 2017 by RebeckaFrance is a country notable for its diversity, in terms of both geography and populace. Little wonder, then, that many French people don’t cross any borders when it comes to taking their annual vacation. Every year, in July and August, huge numbers of French migrate from the north of France to the south. Anyone
Paris: The City of Light
On January 25, 2017 by RebeckaParis is often called “The City of Light”, which originally referred to its leading role during the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. During that time, Paris was a center for radical philosophic and scientific thinking, challenging the accepted ideas of the day. The City of Light nickname took on a more literal
Education in France
On December 22, 2016 by RebeckaFrance’s education system is generally considered successful, though open to criticism over questions of equality. Reports show that students from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to underachieve in France. At least four different types of school are typically attended by French children, as follows: Nursery School (École Maternelle) This pre-school is not mandatory and
The French Politcal System
On October 15, 2016 by RebeckaPolitics in France have become more and more divisive in recent years. Terrorist attacks in Paris and other French cities have contributed to this, creating easy opportunity for right-wing political parties to gain in popularity. These are the main French political parties: The Republicans (Les Républicains) The French Republican Party is the leading center-right