Miss France v. Miss America

In a week the annual Beauty Pageant for Miss France will be held for the 88th time. The future Miss France will succeed to Maeva Coucke. The pageant will be held in Lille, which is the city of origin of Miss Universe 2017, Iris Mittenaere.

The pageant is followed by millions of viewers and regulated by very strict rules.… Read More

Why is McDonald’s better in France?

If you have been to a McDonald’s restaurant in both countries, you most likely noticed huge differences.

  1. Restaurants are decorated nicer, look newer, and are better equipped in France.
  2. Menus are (much !) more elaborate, with a wider range of ingredients.
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Top 5 Local Markets in Paris

A symbol of gathering and of the famous French fraternity, markets are an important part of Parisian life. We urge you to add them to your go-to list during your visit of the Capitale. Here is a selection of the most beautiful markets in Paris, in our opinion:

        • The Marché d’Aligre: is an iconic indoor/outdoor market which is open every day. 
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HALLOWEEN: The Worst French Serial Killers

For this years Halloween, we won’t speak about ghosts or mythical creatures but about the true monsters of our society, serial killers. France had their own batch of serial killers but some of them became infamous for their crimes. Here are, the worst French serial killers:

  • Gilles de Rais: One of the oldest serial killers (1440) is also one of the most frightening.
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