“It doesn’t matter which bin you use, because it all ends up in the same place anyway.” Despite decades of information campaigns and ever-increasing media coverage of the climate crisis, this myth persists with alarming frequency. But is it true? We...
Anyone between the ages of 16 and 55 who would like to take a more active approach to serving their local community can sign up to become a sapeur-pompier volontaire, or volunteer firefighter in France. For new residents in their mid-life who have settled into French...
If you’ve spent any time outdoors in France during spring or summer, you’ve likely noticed small shapes darting across sun-warmed walls or disappearing into hedgerows as you approach. These shy creatures are your local lizards, and they’re far more...
France’s 348 sénateurs operate from the grand hémicycle of the Palais du Luxembourg in Paris, but their influence reaches every village and town across the nation. These local delegates exist to keep the government in check whilst standing for the rights and...
Imagine you are cycling along a sun-dappled riverside path, the Charente river flowing gently beside you, when you spot a historic chain ferry waiting to carry you across the water, for free. Welcome to Chaniers, a riverside gem in the heart of the Saintonge that...
