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  From 28 to 30 May Paris is the venue for the major annual gathering on health and independence. For this edition three trade shows welcome health professionals (directors of establishments, nurses, nursing (...)

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  From 21 May to 9 June, the world’s top tennis players will battle it out for the title of French Open champion at Roland Garros in Paris. For superstars like Nadal, Djokovic, Llodra and Gasquet as well as spectators (...)

• > Leading-edge economic sectors: France’s trump card : No. 19, June (...)

  

  With a GDP of 2,033.7 billion euros, France ranks as the fifth world economy and second at European level. Positions sustained by the performances of certain business sectors, symbolic of France’s influence abroad. (...)

• > Inventors compete at the Concours Lépine of the Foire de Paris : No. 18, (...)

  

  From 30 April to 12 May 2013, the Parc des Expositions de Paris will host the traditional Foire de Paris, an exceptional event that brings together exhibitions for the general public, including the famous Concours (...)

• > French formal gardens: a timeless model : No. 17, April 2013

  

  The celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of André Le Nôtre, King Louis XIV’s principal gardener, show just how influential a figure he was. Today, French formal gardens are major tourist attractions (...)

• > Mad about French wines and spirits! : No. 16, April 2013

  

  2012 was a vintage year for French wines and spirits internationally. Sales grew and foreigners invested in France’s vineyards. French oenologists were also highly sought-after to develop vineyards across the (...)

• > Pharmagora, a showcase for French pharmacies : No. 15, April (...)

  

  Every day four million French people visit one of the country’s 23,000 pharmacies for a medical prescription or just for some advice. A success that means the pharmacist has to adapt constantly to a changing (...)

• > Notre-Dame de Paris 2013 Large-scale projects and festivities to mark the (...)

  

  A leading spiritual centre and the most popular historic monument in France, Notre-Dame de Paris celebrates its 850th anniversary in 2013. The cathedral is one of the most famous buildings in the world, attracting (...)

• > French hairdressing, an international benchmark : No. 10, March (...)

  

  Paris’s image as the capital of fashion is undeniably part of the reason why other countries have a passion for French hairdressing. But the expertise shown by professionals at using their attention to perfection and (...)

• > A hi-fi revolution : No. 9, March 2013

  

  The world of high-fidelity sound is a good example of the creativity and technological success of French businesses. Research and development work is driving impressive advances, benefiting both professionals and (...)

• > Video games made in France: a sector of excellence : No. 8, February (...)

  

  Just Dance, Rayman Origins and Dishonored are just some of the French productions that have already won themselves millions of players worldwide. Characterised by a network of innovative businesses, France is (...)

• > France pays tribute to agriculture : No. 7, February 2013

  

  From cows and sheep to regional produce... the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre is hosting the Salon international de l’agriculture, as it does every year, from 23 February to 3 March. But for its 50th year, the (...)

• > The finest exhibitions are billed for Paris in 2013 : No. 6, February (...)

  

  With major retrospectives and wide-ranging themes, Parisian museums are maintaining their status in the top billing in 2013. The highlights of a spectacular season include Marc Chagall, Georges Braque, Marie (...)

• > Players in the maritime economy in France gather at Euromaritime : No. 5 – (...)

  

  The major names in the civil maritime economy gathered recently at Porte de Versailles in Paris, for the Euromaritime trade show. The first event of its kind attracted nearly 180 exhibitors from all over Europe. (...)

• > Design: an asset in competitiveness : No. 4, January 2013

  

  In the 1980s, Margaret Thatcher came up with a visionary catchphrase – “Design or resign”! Today, design is recognised as a key factor in competiveness and it is an area in which the French stand out for their original (...)

• > The atmospheric appeal of writers’ homes : No. 3, January 2013

  

  Writers’ homes are rooted in the local areas that inspired their illustrious residents. Visiting them is an original way of discovering France and steeping yourself in French culture, and is attracting (...)

• > The Grand Paris initiative inspires a project for Greater Moscow : N° 2, (...)

  

  Reviving the maritime and port economy and making Paris a “global city”, by giving it access to the sea via Rouen and Le Havre – this is the aim of the Grand Paris Seine axis project directed by architect Antoine (...)

• > France encourages the Ariane 6 space project : No. 1, January (...)

  

  And then there were six! A new-generation Ariane launcher is on the drawing board. The rocket – which is designed to launch communications satellites – is scheduled for delivery in 2021, thanks in part to French (...)

• > The Institut Pasteur focuses on the threat of emerging diseases : No. 50, (...)

  To face up to the current and future threat to humanity posed by emerging diseases, the Institut Pasteur has equipped its researchers with cutting-edge tools and a multidisciplinary centre to further the (...)

• > Marseille is all set to be “European Capital of Culture 2013” : No. 48, (...)

  

  Marseille is all set to be “European Capital of Culture 2013”. Throughout the year Marseille will be rolling out a programme of unusual cultural events, exhibitions, shows, festivals and more, divided into three major (...)

• > Mountain regions: a French speciality : No. 47, December 2012

  The Festival of Mountain Trades, which took place in Chambéry from 15 to 18 November, was one more time the opportunity to showcase French expertise in mountainous environments both in France and for export. Poma, (...)

• > Burgundy wines going down well in the export market : No.46, December (...)

  

  The 152nd Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction, held on 18 November 2012, proved that Burgundy wines are in excellent health. They may not yet have returned to their 2008 levels, but worldwide exports of Burgundy wines (...)

• > French toys trade on tradition : No.45, December 2012

  Parents today demand safe, high-quality products for their children. A back-to-basics approach that is proving a resounding success for the French manufacturers who specialise in traditional toys, and delighting (...)

• > The Christmas market: an economic success without borders : No. 44, (...)

  As every year, a few weeks before 25 December the Christmas markets are getting into full swing in our town centres and immersing us in an atmosphere of hot chestnuts and santons. These wooden chalets also provide (...)

• > French robotics make their mark : No. 43, november 2012

  An exhibition dedicated to robots at the Musée des Arts et Métiers and two awards for French manufacturers are both putting robotics – a relatively unknown sector in France – centre stage this month. Around the world, (...)

• > New galleries devoted to Islamic Art open at the Louvre : N° 42, november (...)

  A gigantic gilded wing undulates and barely brushes the ground in the courtyard of the Louvre museum. Ten years in the construction, it now houses the museum’s new galleries devoted to Islamic Art. Glass, ceramics, (...)

• > Cutting-edge technology in the world of disabled sport : No. 41, november (...)

  The unprecedented interest in the London Paralympics has drawn attention to the futuristic equipment that enabled the athletes to achieve such amazing performances. High-precision tools have been designed jointly by (...)

• > Cosmetic Valley : No. 40, november 2012

  Behind its glamorous façade, the perfumery and cosmetics sector is the scene of fierce competition! As leader in this international market, France has a traditionally very strong image to maintain with constant (...)

• > Innovation is the propeller of French water sports : No. 39, November (...)

  The French boat industry is a strong exporter, largely due to its innovations, which are these days turned towards promoting environmentally friendly yachting. Its creative imagination also lends itself to (...)

• > The highly competitive French art market : No. 38, October (...)

  It is boom time for the art market in France. 2011 was a year that beat all records: art dealers realised a total turnover of 2.38 billion euros, an increase of 8.6% on 2010. While spectacular sales tend to happen (...)

• > Enjoyment and innovation in the aisles of the Global Food Marketplace : No. (...)

  Keen cooks and lovers of good food take note! One of the world’s most important food fairs, SIAL – the Global Food Marketplace – is taking place at Villepinte from 21 to 25 October. The event is held every two years (...)

• > The future is electric at the Paris Motor Show : No. 35, October (...)

  ‘The future is now’ was the slogan with which the Paris Motor Show opened its doors to the public on 29 September. A logical choice in the light of the ambitions of both major and minor players in the French (...)

• > France excels in minimally invasive surgery : N° 34, october (...)

  French experts are recognised worldwide for breaking new ground in the development and teaching of what are known as minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly in transgastric surgery. The constant (...)

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  After his compatriot Albert Fert in 2007, it is the turn of Serge Haroche to be awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics. The Nobel Academy has awarded the prize for his work in quantum (...)

• > Full speed ahead for the French tram system : No. 33, october (...)

  

  Trams first appeared in the United States in the 19th century. The early ones were horse-drawn. The tram system then developed in many European cities with mechanical traction, using steam, compressed air or (...)

• > The international success of French television series : No. 32, September (...)

  

  Series are a gold mine for television throughout the world. The diversity and specific characteristics of French drama series mean they are now competing with their American counterparts. The audiences for these (...)

• > Impressionism and Fashion, a joint French and US exhibition

  

  Organised by the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago, the exhibition Impressionism and Fashion promises to be one of the major cultural events of the (...)

• > The Fête de la gastronomie: a rallying call for fine food : No° 30, september (...)

  

  The second Fête de la gastronomie, on 22 September, is on a larger scale than its predecessor and will celebrate fine food not only throughout France but abroad as well. From bistros to prestigious restaurants and (...)

• > A new boost for heart surgery : No. 29, August 2012

  

  Developed in Alsace by the Institute for Haematological Research in Mulhouse, autografting blood stem cells is a revolutionary development in heart surgery. Once an international clinical trial scheduled for 2013 (...)

• > France takes new initiatives in the fight against AIDS : No. 28, August (...)

  Although undeniable progress has been made against HIV, the means to curb the epidemic are still lacking. France is a driving force both in research and in the funding of programmes for access to treatment and (...)

• > Curiosity – a little bit of France on Mars : N.º 27, August 2012

  Cutting-edge French technologies are playing a crucial role in the Mars mission. On Monday 6 August 2012, after a journey of more than eight months, the Curiosity robot rover touched down on Martian soil as planned, (...)

• > Towards a French cloud-computing service : No. 26, August 2012

  Remote computing is all the rage. It is a market that promises to grow exponentially over the next few years and the French Government has the issue firmly on its agenda, with a view to setting up a major national (...)

• > A French company is bridging the gap between Vladivostok and Russky Island (...)

  Russky Bridge links Russky Island to Vladivostok, right on the borders of the Russian Far East, and is one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world. The gigantic bridge, built using the know-how of a (...)

• > The Paris Observatory: at the cutting edge on a global scale, No. 24, July (...)

  The Paris Observatory is one of the largest astronomy and astrophysics research establishments in the world and also one of the oldest. Its activities cover all fields of space exploration and sciences, from (...)

• > Theme parks are going for green : No. 23, July 2012

  France’s leisure parks are attracting increasing numbers of visitors of all ages and from all countries. The market has doubled in ten years. As these parks play a crucial role in the regional economy, new ones are (...)

• > A gigantic inventory of species in Mercantour National Park : No. 22, July (...)

  A gigantic inventory of species in Mercantour National Park Famous for its wolves, Mercantour National Park in the Alps is also home to an extraordinarily rich flora and fauna, which is highly distinctive but (...)

• > Festival d’Avignon: an international festival of the arts : No. 21, June (...)

  From 7 to 28 July 2012, the Avignon Festival is back, buzzing with excitement and teeming with new ideas. This year, the associate artist is British actor and director Simon McBurney. It is Avignon’s resolutely (...)

• > Autolib’: zero noise, zero fumes, zero pollution A world first in Paris : (...)

  Six months after the launch of this genuine world first in Paris, Autolib’ self-service electric cars are now well established in the capital. Electric car hire for very short periods: a new form of urban transport, (...)

• > The Fête de la Musique: a French invention and an export success story : No. (...)

  French streets have been filled with the sounds of the Fête de la Musique every 21 June for almost 30 years. Over time, the annual summer music festival has become an international event thanks to the dynamism of (...)

• > High-speed rail: on track for the future : No. 18, June 2012

  Public land transport is developing in France and throughout the world, with a growing trend towards high-speed cross-border trains, trams and regional trains. Technological innovations are increasing and French (...)

• > 프랑스 내각 명단 (2012.5.16)

  2012년 5월 16일 피에르 르네 르마 대통령 비서실장은 프랑수와 올랑드 대통령이 장 마르크 애로 총리의 제청에 따라 장관들을 임명하였다고 발표하였습니다. 신임 내각 명단은 아래와 같습니다. M. Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs M. Vincent Peillon, Minister of National Education Mme Christiane Taubira, Keeper of (...)

• > The Giants of Royal de Luxe are off across the Channel again : No. 17, May (...)

  Royal de Luxe was in Liverpool on 20, 21 and 22 April with a new show, Sea Odyssey, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Another monumental creation and another landmark in the highly (...)

• > The FrancEducation Label, a linguistic and diplomatic asset : N° 16, April (...)

  The FrancEducation Label, a linguistic and diplomatic asset The first FrancEducation Labels have just been conferred on foreign schools with bilingual francophone departments of genuine excellence. This new tool is (...)

• > French public broadcasting exports well : No. 15, April 2012

  French public broadcasting exports well Radio France International, France 24 and Monte Carlo Doualiya, boosted by the Arab revolutions and reflecting the concerns of various populations, have gained a considerably (...)

• > The international success of the French documentary : No. 14, April (...)

  The international success of the French documentary Acclaimed for their diversity and the high standard of their research, French documentaries export well, especially to Scandinavian and English-speaking (...)

• > Paris: the favourite choice for students : No13, April 2012

  Paris: the favourite choice for students Paris has been named the world’s best student city, ahead of London and Boston. Its popularity is not only due to the diversity of courses available and the high standard of (...)

• > Big French companies are very busy on the international stage : No. 12, (...)

  Big French companies are very busy on the international stage Big French companies are exhibiting a certain amount of optimism. They are even doing very well internationally. In the face of strong world demand, (...)

• > Archaeology abroad: a scientific and diplomatic strength : N°11, march (...)

  Archaeology abroad: a scientific and diplomatic strength People who still visualise archaeologists as antiquarians collecting old objects are in for a surprise! Run jointly by French institutions and those of their (...)

• > French eco-businesses gain ground : No. 10, march 2012

  French eco-businesses gain ground The future looks bright for green industries, with their potential for innovation, job creation and strong growth. Eco-businesses are often small firms and they benefit from active (...)

• > French museums and their international partners : No. 9, march (...)

  French museums and their international partners As the Louvre embarks on a new collaboration with its American partners, other French museums are also building ties with their foreign counterparts. Works of art are (...)

• > In the heart of Greater Lyon : No. 8, March 2012

  In the heart of Greater Lyon: Lyon Confluence, a unique urban project at the gateway to Europe The Confluence peninsula, at the point where the Saône flows into the Rhône, is the focus of one of Europe’s biggest (...)

• > France’s exceptional luxury hotels : No.7, February 2012

  France’s exceptional luxury hotels The reputation of Paris’s luxury hotels – some of the most renowned in the world – is already well established. These exceptional hotels combine luxury and tradition and include (...)

• > Towards a better understanding of bioenergy production : No. 6, February (...)

  Towards a better understanding of bioenergy production The HélioBiotec platform has just been opened at the Commission for Atomic and Alternative Energies (CEA) centre in Cadarache (Bouches-du-Rhône). Researchers at (...)

• > French, a language shared by 220 million people : No. 5, February (...)

  French, a language shared by 220 million people A worldwide success, Spielberg’s film Tintin recounts the adventures of a French-speaking strip cartoon character. Like him, millions of French speakers across the (...)

• > A renewed Musée d’Orsay : No. 4, January 2012

  A renewed Musée d’Orsay The Musée d’Orsay is 25 years old. As the anniversary drew near, the museum was in need of a facelift. The arrangement and lighting of the exhibition spaces in particular have benefited from (...)

• > France’s business schools, European excellence : No. 3, January (...)

  France’s business schools, European excellence The Financial Times annual European business school ranking once more places France’s business schools among the best in Europe. There is no shortage of explanations (...)

• > Spotlight on Russian and French languages and literature : No. 2, January (...)

  Spotlight on Russian and French languages and literature The “France-Russia 2012: languages and literature” year is due to open on 25 January in Moscow and close in December in Paris. In between, a whole host of (...)

• > The galette des rois, a very French tradition : No. 1, January (...)

  The galette des rois, a very French tradition The galette des rois is a cake traditionally shared at Epiphany, on 6 January. It celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Bethlehem. Composed of a puff pastry (...)

• > Explore humanity’s underwater adventure at La Cité de la Mer in Cherbourg (...)

  This year La Cité de la Mer opened its Great Gallery, dedicated to the men and machines associated with the deep oceans. The exhibition gives visitors the chance to ‘take the plunge’ alongside some of the greatest (...)

• > Paris: the international conference capital (16.12.2011)

  Paris is the world’s leading venue for international meetings and conferences. Although less spectacular than trade shows and exhibitions, conferences are reaping some significant economic (...)

• > Flying over Paris in the biggest balloon in the world (12.12.2011)

  Flying over Paris in the biggest balloon in the world The “Air de Paris” balloon takes off from Parc André Citroën in the very heart of the 15th arrondissement in Paris. At an altitude of 150 metres, the view over the (...)