Perfumes: translating a memory into a coherent olfactory pyramid

Perfumes: translating a memory into a coherent olfactory pyramid

How do you build an olfactory pyramid that faithfully captures an emotion or memory when creating a perfume? It requires a rigorous method that combines chemistry, memory, and storytelling. Transforming a memory or emotion into a fragrance is not a matter of poetry, but rather a process of chemical, narrative, and sensory interpretation. The nose, … Read more

The best surf beaches on the French Atlantic coast

The best surf beaches on the French Atlantic coast

A technical guide to the best surf spots on the Atlantic coast: conditions, levels, crowds, seasonality, access. Surfing in France has been one of the most popular board sports for several decades. The Atlantic coast, stretching from the Basque Country to the Vendée coast, offers ideal natural conditions: regular swells, sandy bottoms, and western exposure. … Read more

Watch and swim with dolphins in France: a magical experience

swimming with dolphins in France

Meet dolphins in their natural habitat: a magical experience to enjoy responsibly, far from the excesses of tourist captivity. The fascination with dolphins: myth, attraction, and marketing The image of the dolphin as a friendly and playful companion is deeply rooted in the collective imagination. Since the 1960s, with television series such as Flipper, cetaceans … Read more

Luxury Sailing Trips in the Mediterranean and French Riviera

Luxury Sailing Trips in the Mediterranean and French Riviera

Plan a luxury sailing trip in the Mediterranean: explore high-end day cruises and overnight charters from the French Riviera in total comfort. Sailing in France, particularly along the Mediterranean coast, attracts a clientele seeking refined experiences without excess. From Nice to Saint-Tropez, and onward to Corsica, private boat charters offer an alternative to crowded beaches … Read more

Experience Fighter Jet Flights in the South of France

fighter jet experience south of france

Fly a real fighter jet in the South of France with XperienceFrance. Take off from Aix-en-Provence, Le Castellet, or Avignon in an L-39 Albatros or Fouga Magister. In the South of France, XperienceFrance offers civilians the opportunity to fly in authentic military jet trainers—the L-39 Albatros and the Fouga Magister. Operating from airfields in Aix-en-Provence, … Read more

Create your very own perfume in Paris

Create your very own perfume in Paris

Learn how to create your very own perfume in Paris. A technical perfume workshop near the Eiffel Tower to build your exclusive fragrance. Creating your own perfume in Paris Creating your own perfume in Paris is a practical and technical experience. It combines education, personal expression, and olfactory discovery. These perfume workshops in Paris are … Read more

Top Sailing Events in France: 2025 Regattas and Boat Shows

Top Sailing Events in France

Explore France’s premier sailing events in 2025, from regattas to boat shows. Discover key dates, locations, and how to experience them by boat. Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez (27 September – 5 October 2025) Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, scheduled from 27 September to 5 October 2025, is a prominent sailing event on the French Riviera. Organized … Read more

Dolphin encounters in the Mediterranean: swim with marine life

Dolphin encounters in the Mediterranean: swim with marine life

Experience dolphin encounters in the Mediterranean from Cannes. Swim with dolphins, turtles, and marine life in the Pelagos Sanctuary. Book now. Dolphin encounters in the Mediterranean: swim with marine life Dolphin encounters in the Mediterranean offer a rare chance to observe marine mammals in their natural habitat. Operating from Cannes, these organized outings allow participants … Read more