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Bérets colorés sur un marché français fréquenté par plusieurs générations

How did the Pyrenean shepherds' beret become a symbol of France?

Ask anyone, anywhere in the world, to draw a French person. Chances are, a baguette under their arm will appear, maybe a marinière… and a small beret perched on their...

Femme choisissant naturellement son pull préféré devant une garde-robe remplie de vêtements du quotidien.

Why do we tend to wear the same clothes over and over again?

Sometimes, all it takes is opening your closet to realize it. The shelves are full. Clothes bought with enthusiasm, sweaters almost forgotten, a shirt worn only once, pants still waiting...

Famille profitant d'une pause à l'ombre d'un platane sur une terrasse d'un village du sud de l'Europe pendant une journée de forte chaleur estivale.

Why holidays (almost) never turn out as we'd imagined

In this article • Why the best memories often come from unexpected moments.• How comfort always ends up guiding our vacation days.• Also discover: How to pack a suitcase to...

Une femme et deux adolescents découvrent le lac de Côme à leur arrivée en vacances sous un beau soleil d'été.

How to pack a suitcase to feel good during the holidays?

In this article• Why packing starts long before departure.• How to choose what you'll really wear.• Why the best memories are unplanned.   Going on vacation rarely starts on the...

Voyageuse dans un avion vers l'Europe du Sud tenant un masque de sommeil, à la recherche de confort et de repos pendant le voyage.

When holidays shake up our routines: finding a little comfort away from home

It's 18°C in Stockholm. A few hours later, the thermometer reads 37°C in Malaga. This scene repeats every summer across Europe. In Sweden, some head to their sommarstuga by a...

Marché d'été dans une ville méditerranéenne avec habitants en vêtements légers profitant de la fraîcheur du matin

What fabrics are best when it's very hot?

When the first heat waves arrive, the same small gestures reappear all over Europe. Shutting the shutters before leaving for work. Instinctively seeking the shady side of the street. Shifting...