In France, the tradition is that the child bears his father’s surname. However, there are many reasons that can sometimes cause you to want to change your last name. In 2020, for example, more than 4,000 people applied. The good news is that from 1 July 2022 this procedure will be simplified. How to go … Read more
Thomas Brail is originally from the Tarn and is a nature lover. His job: to climb trees and take care of them. And when their survival is threatened, he doesn’t hesitate to undo his militant civilian hat. Even if this means nesting at the top of the branches and not coming down for several days … Read more
According to the National Institute of Youth and People’s Education (INJEP), nearly 6.6 million sports licenses were issued to children aged 5 to 14 in 2018, or 40% of all licenses in France. More than just a hobby, practicing a physical and sporting activity is a great lever that enables social diversity and equality between … Read more
Despite a year marked by incarceration and health restrictions in 2020, sport remains popular with the French population. In this period, according to the Injep (National Institute for Youth and People’s Education), 17 million licenses and other certificates of participation have been issued by all federations recognized by the Ministry of Sports.†† In total, 36 … Read more
Growing fruits and vegetables in squares is an ideal technique for novice gardeners. Easy to maintain, fast and bountiful harvests, the joy of seeing what has been sown and planted… There are many reasons to use this method. You want to get started, but don’t have the equipment to start your crops? Do not panic. … Read more
The language barrier, loneliness, an irregular situation: foreign women who are victims of domestic violence in France face many obstacles. So to help them escape their attacker and find solutions, the NGO Women For Women, with the help of experts and survivors, has created a multilingual information portal. Interview with Sarah McGrath, herself an immigrant … Read more
Do you want to relax, surpass yourself, sharpen your team or competitive spirit or shape the body of your dreams? There are many reasons to practice a sporting activity. But we often forget that physical activity is also and above all a guarantee of good health. As obesity and overweight have been increasing since the … Read more
How do you fit in or regain a foothold in society if you don’t have a network, no longer feel the strength or have lost all confidence in yourself and in the future? This question is asked by thousands of people all over France. Because people have had no support or come from faraway countries, … Read more
What if we turned to more eco-friendly reusable bags? This is the niche in which various brands are positioning themselves, such as a Swiss company that offers carrier bags made of wood fiber. With the approach of World Plastic Bag Free Day, which takes place on July 3, the focus is on alternatives to classic … Read more
Cold sweats, stomachaches, nausea… Every journey by car (by train, boat or even plane) is another test for you that you have to overcome? Don’t panic, there are simple, natural and effective solutions to combat motion sickness. Why do I have motion sickness? While motion sickness (or motion sickness) is usually not serious, it can … Read more