What is it like to live as a teenager in France?
For many teenagers coming to France for a language exchange, the experience is not just about learning French, it’s about discovering a completely different way of life.
Fête de la Musique: when all of France starts to sing
Every year on June 21st, France welcomes summer in a very special way… with music everywhere. On that evening, streets, squares, parks and city centres turn into open-air stages where professional musicians,
Mountain Biking: Mud, Speed and Total Freedom
Mountain biking isn’t just a sport. It’s an adventure. You’re not stuck on smooth asphalt. You ride through forests, over rocks, down steep hills, across muddy trails !
Scuba diving: exploring another world without leaving earth
Scuba diving is an activity that makes many people dream !
Breathing underwater, observing hidden landscapes, and encountering marine animals are not things you do every day.
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.