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 ...
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 the city’s fascinating ...
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 ...
An unmistakable icon of French cuisine The Baguette. An unmistakable icon of French cuisine and culture, few breads around the world are as instantly recognisable. Its unique, long, stick-like shape ...
