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Crêpes are simple to make, but there are a few tricks to learn

Master crêpes like a French Michelin star chef

Today is the Chandeleur (Candlemas), a Catholic celebration that takes place 40 days after Christmas, and is very popular in France, during which people make and eat crêpes! As such, here's our little recipe to make your own crêpes at home, like a Michelin star French chef.

2 February 2026

Article with audio

France

Health & Nutrition

Does honey ever actually go off?

Is it true that honey doesn't have an expiry date?

You've probably already heard someone say that honey never goes off. But is that actually true? Is honey a miracle food with infinite preservation potential? Or does there come a point when it's no longer safe to eat anymore? Let's find out!

27 January 2026

Article with audio

Caen, France

Health & Nutrition

The elections will take place in March 2026

Everything you need to know about the French municipal elections

The French municipal elections are currently underway. In 2020, nearly a million candidates ran for the position, in the hopes of filling one of around 35,000 mayoral positions. This year, French voters will once again vote for their municipal councillors, who will then elect their mayor. How do these elections work and why they matter to you!

23 January 2026

Article with audio

France

Political News

The new rules came into effect on 1st January 2026

Becoming a French citizen or resident: stricter rules in 2026

Both citizenship and long-term visa applications have been affected by the change; since the New Year, a new range of tests and language requirements have been introduced for foreigners seeking to live in France. So what has changed? And how hard is it to become a French citizen in 2026?

11 January 2026

Article with audio

Paris, France

Immigration

The fire brigade (pompiers) responded in the early morning

House fire breaks out in Ouistreham after New Year’s Eve

A serious house fire broke out in Ouistreham, near Caen, in the early hours of New Year’s Day 2026, causing extensive damage but leaving no one injured. The incident occurred at around 5 a.m. while the occupants were away from the property.

10 January 2026

Article with audio

Ouistreham, France

Local News

The circumstances of the death suggest it was likely a suicide

Suspected suicide: an 18-year-old woman killed on train tracks near Caen

The event took place between Caen and Mézidon-Canon station in the Calvados département at around 8:45pm last night (Friday, 2nd January). A young woman, aged 18, was struck by a train near Mondeville; she was on the tracks at the time of the collision.

3 January 2026

Article with audio

Mézidon Vallée d'Auge, France

Local News

Why has Santa moved to Finland?

How come Santa lives in Lapland? And when did he move to Finland?

Finland, dear Finland, you who have been ranked as the happiest country in the world for eight years running, what don’t you have that the rest of us envy you? A strong welfare system, high-quality education, universal healthcare, transparent governance … and Santa Claus. How greedy of you!

1 January 2026

Article with audio

Lapland, Finland

Arts & Culture

Do you eat the rind of the cheese or throw it away?

Is it better to eat the rind of the cheese or to throw it away?

Some do, some don't. The rind, or crust on cheese, is somewhat of a divisive topic in France, with some adamant fans and some fervent opponents. But what does nutrition say? Should you eat the rind?

30 December 2025

Article with audio

Caen, France

Health & Nutrition

At the heart of the project: making culture accessible to all

Free tickets to shows near Caen: Kultur'Access is making culture accessible to all in Hérouville-Saint-Clair

They're a group of University students with a mission: to give everyone a chance to access cultural events. Dancing, music, a tombola with many prizes to be won; on Monday (22nd December), the salle Célestin Freinet in Hérouville-Saint-Clair will host the first edition of their Kultur'Access event.

18 December 2025

Article with audio

Hérouville-Saint-Clair, France

Arts & Culture

Zelensky met with French fishermen who donated nets

How have French fishing nets from Brittany helped Ukraine in its fight against Russian drones?

During his visit to Paris last month, Ukrainian President Zelensky met with French fishermen and representatives from the Brittany region to thank them for sending fishing nets to Ukraine. The nets were credited with contributing to the fight against Russian drone attacks.

15 December 2025

Article with audio

Finistère, France

World News

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