More than just music: Fête de la Musique
Fête de la Musique can be considered the National Music Day of France. Since its commencement in 1982, Fête de la Musique has turned into a French national tradition which is celebrated each year on the 21 st of June, symbolising openness, light, celebration, and togetherness.
How to make the best out of your Kinder Exchange
Once you’ve matched with your Kinder Exchange and you start packing for this amazing adventure you may think “How can I make the best out of this experience?”
Don’t be shy. Dive into new experiences with your host family. As you engage in daily tasks such as having meals together, helping with the cooking, grocery shopping, and so on, you not only do the tasks but also get firsthand exposure to their culture.
The sunny side of France: the Côte d’Azur
Nice is the heart of the Côte d’Azur and a great place to experience the city life in the South of France. Take a walk along the Promenade des Anglais, where locals jog, bike, and relax by the sea. Seize the opportunity to learn more about the history hidden behind city life.
The Bol d’Or: The Origin of Motorcycle Endurance Racing
The Bol d’Or is one of the greatest motorcycle endurance events in the world. Held each year at the legendary Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, in the southeast of France, this 24-hour race is an unmissable fixture of the FIM EWC World Championship. It brings together the best international teams in a challenge combining speed, strategy, and endurance.
These French Habits That Surprise Foreigners
Welcoming a young foreigner into your home isn’t just about offering them a roof and a caring environment—it’s also about introducing them to a lifestyle
Formula 1: A Global Passion
Formula 1 is not just motorsport: it’s a show, a science, a lifestyle. Every year, millions of spectators around the world follow Grands Prix, fascinated by the speed, the strategy… and the rivalry between drivers. And this passion is about to conquer movie screens too, with the eagerly awaited film “F1”, in theaters since the end of June 2025.
What to expect from your Kinder Exchange
What to expect from your Kinder Exchange If you’ve never done it before, the process of organising your exchange might seem like a mammoth task; and the idea of finding the perfect family and location – nigh on impossible! This is why we try to make your planning your exchange as simple as possible by […]
Coming back home after a language and cultural exchange
Coming back home after a language and cultural exchange Back to reality How can you deal with your return home after a cultural and language exchange? Time, thought and innumerable to-do lists are invested in the preparation of a french or spanish exchange. However, we never prepare for coming back home! For some reason, the […]
Back to Reality
Coming back home after a language and cultural exchange Back to reality So much time and thought, not to mention countless to-do lists, are invested into preparing for an exchange abroad, but there’s one thing that we’re never quite ready for: coming home. (Not sure how to prepare for your trip? Consult our recipe for […]
Provins: the Jewel of Medieval France
Provins: the Jewel of Medieval France Nestled in the heart of the Champagne region lies one of the most significant, beautiful, and well-preserved Medieval towns in France. Stepping through the gates of Provins feels a little like stepping back in time as it’s not only the buildings that have been preserved, but the medieval traditions […]