From Classics to Cuisine: A French Expat’s Journey Teaching in New York

From Classics to Cuisine: A French Expat’s Journey Teaching in New York

This Castelmartinois, holder of a degree in classics, decided to move to London, with a temporary job and a small suitcase in hand without suspecting that he would meet his partner, Kush, and that the stay would last 3 years. Having returned to Paris in the meantime, it was in 2019 that Kush received a … Read more

Traffic Disruptions and Road Closures in Aix-en-Provence and Surrounding Areas

Traffic Disruptions and Road Closures in Aix-en-Provence and Surrounding Areas

From Peynier to Fuveau on the D6/D46 towards Trets, as well as around the Rousset activity zone, disruptions are expected from 6:00 a.m. until early afternoon. Also, in Châteaurenard, disruptions are expected on the D28 as well as nearby roads from 9 a.m. It is therefore recommended to avoid these areas and to anticipate your … Read more

The Tragic Case of Henri and Émile Bessat: A Story of Sibling Hatred and Abuse

The Tragic Case of Henri and Émile Bessat: A Story of Sibling Hatred and Abuse

“One day, he will end up having my skin…” How many of Henri Bessat’s friends have heard this phrase in Nantua, where he is a watchmaker. Nature has not spoiled Henri. He was born a hunchback. But his real burden, his cross, is his brother, Émile, about ten years his junior. He has a nameless … Read more

Controversy Surrounding School Uniforms Resurfaces in France: Minister of Education Announces Experiments in Five Local Authorities

Controversy Surrounding School Uniforms Resurfaces in France: Minister of Education Announces Experiments in Five Local Authorities

Worn on the margins in rare educational establishments since the 19th century and completely absent from the wardrobe of French schoolchildren in the public since the student revolts of May 68, the uniform has more often appeared in the pages of Le Petit Nicolas than in school classes in mainland France. However, at regular intervals, … Read more

Investigation Reveals Poor Conditions in High Schools of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region

Investigation Reveals Poor Conditions in High Schools of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region

A few months ago, the elected representatives of the left-wing groups (ecologist, PS, PCF-LFI and PRG) of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region presented in their respective departments their “Mission Lycées” operation, intended to collect testimonies from students, parents, teachers and educational staff to take stock of the area’s high schools. They had towed in front of 95 … Read more