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Get to know the most famous French saints, including their history, places named after them, and more. (As an Amazon affiliate, we may earn commissions on certain purchases. Please note, information provided is for entertainment purposes. See our disclosure policy for details.) France has a long and rich history , which was more often than not influenced by religion. As you travel around France, you may notice that many of the country’s landmarks are named after saints. The country was at the forefront of the spread of christianity in Western Europe, and many of the France’s patron saints date back to those earliest days when the Catholic church was starting to take hold. Nonetheless, these French saints remain widely recognized with their stories and their legends having stood the test of time. So let’s get the facts about the most famous French saints, shall we? Allons-y! 1. Saint Joan of Arc (1412 – 1431) In the midst of the 100 years’ war between England and France, a you...

There’s a reason why Coco Chanel and Ines de la Fressange continue to inspire models, stylists, and celebrities today. They, like many French people, understood the secrets to healthy aging and looked stunning well into later life. However, even de la Fressange and Chanel had to work hard to age well. The laissez-faire approach — although a French expression — may work for many things in life, but aging is not one of them. Instead, you can take after the French in a different way and adopt an approach to aging that embraces reality, rebels against stereotypes, and makes the most of the golden years of your life. Beauty and Botox The French approach to aging is all about accepting reality and making the most of the here and now. But that doesn’t mean you need to give up on your beauty regime or turn your back entirely on Botox or other treatments. When taking the French approach to beauty and Botox, remember that less is typically more. French men and women don’t skip the Botox trea...

Art & Culture Published on October 4th, 2022 | by Laurence de Valmy French-born artists Geraldine Vergnet, Corinne Cotereau, Aymerick Rondeau and Pierre Bounaud made the life-changing journey of relocating to California. In their collaborative art exhibition Entre Deux, at The Studio Door gallery in San Diego, they share their experience of an existence split between two continents. New roots are growing. A new path is forged. The exhibition is from October 4 to October 29, 2022 with an opening reception on October 15, 5-8 PM where the public will meet the artists and discover artworks made of clay, encaustic artwork, and mid-century wood furniture that is carefully curated by the artists. They shared with us about their inspiration and artistic process. Pierre Bounaud Pierre Bounaud , ceramic artist He explores the world of ceramics through the lens of science. “Experiments, technology, research feed my creative process. The approach is to understand the materia...

Business Published on October 6th, 2022 | by Dennis Lodge Few decisions in life demand such serious research as choosing a university does. Young people have a challenging mission to consider the best options while staying realistic and pragmatic. A personal visit to the campus usually helps decide between several colleges or collect the necessary information before making a list of potential choices. But what if a traditional tour is not an option either because of pandemic-related restrictions or living abroad? Luckily, there are ways to approach quite a high level of familiarization with universities thanks to modern technologies. Check our suggestions and make your own perfect combination. Photo Credit: https://unsplash.com/photos/U0dBV_QeiYk   Study University Websites Sorry for being that obvious, but there is no way to get around this simple but effective method. But don’t worry, we do not suggest reading dry official admission rules online. Today, colleges compete ...

Fashion Published on October 10th, 2022 | by Isabelle Karamooz, Founder of FQM Summer is coming to an end so it is time to start shopping for fall and we have just the thing to get you started. With VHNY , any shoe could be worn throughout the year but, this fall the blinged-out VHNY Claudia Taupe Suede Heel will be a great addition to your closet. But first, you have to know why having a little sparkle is so important. Photo Credit: VHNY Sparkles and Rhinestones have been used to embellish shoes, clothing and just about any accessory you can name. Celebrities such as Elton John, Patti LaBelle, Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, just to name a few, have inspired the popularity of wearing BLING! Although this is yet another trend that has lasted for decades, It is the most expensive! Rhinestones can vary from hundreds to thousands of dollars depending its origin. Swarovski crystals, made in 1892 by Daniel Swarovski, have definitely made it a lot more popular to not be able ...

Business Published on October 26th, 2022 | by Isabelle Karamooz, Founder of FQM If I can only have one skin care product in my life, it must be serum, because All in one. There are many girls who don’t know how to use the serum. I can proudly tell you that the essence is the “All in one” in the skin and the fighter in the skin care products! The essence is generally “small in quantity” but “refined in quality”. It contains trace elements, collagen, serum, etc. It has the functions of anti-aging, anti wrinkle, moisturizing, whitening, and spot removal… In short, when your skin becomes very bad after a long stay up, bad mood, and long-term stress, the serum is your helper, which can save your skin 10000 times. Recommended moisturizing serum LANCOME ADVANCED GÉNIFIQUE FACE SERUM https://www.lancome-usa.com/skincare/advanced-genifique-face-serum/1000302.html#tab=ingredients SKIN CONCERNS All Skin Types, including dry skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin This serum strengt...