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There’s something magical about the crackle of vinyl, the deep grooves of a classic French house, disco, jazz-funk track, and the warmth of a perfectly aged wine. Now, Saigon’s beloved ...

In the labyrinthine heart of Saigon, where humid air clings to the vestiges of bygone eras, the former Opium Manufacture stands, a palimpsest etched upon the city’s soul. Its ochre ...

The colonial era of Vietnamese history shapes the nation to this day. Different parts of Vietnam were affected in different ways, but none more so famously than Ho Chi Minh ...

Four must-visit sites Saigon, now known as Ho Chi Minh City, is a vibrant metropolis steeped in history and culture. Here are four must-visit sites that offer a glimpse into ...

July 14th : The Bastille, Kings and Emperors. A history of France’s National Holiday. Every year at the peak of summer, on July 14th, people from all over France come ...

From Debussy* to Damso* : The evolution of the Fête de La Musique After the resounding success of the first official Fete de la Musique in 1982, the Ministry of ...

La Fête de la Musique (literally “Music Day”) was first thought of by American-French musician Joel Cohen. In 1976, he was working at France Musique, at the time France’s only ...

Basque, Bretons and Beer : The History of Cider in France The first historical records of cider date to the Hebrews, who inhabited the Levant some 3000 years ago. They ...

France is known all over to the world to be home to some of the world’s best wine. From the Alsatian mountains to the Pyrenees, grapes grow all over the ...