In 2010, UNESCO declared the gastronomic meal of the French a “World Intangible Heritage”. It is described as “a festive meal bringing people together for an occasion to enjoy the art of good eating and drinking”. It is also stated that “the setting of a beautiful table” is one of the major elements of the […]
Category Archives: LIFESTYLE
After the haute couture sector was thrown into an existential crisis by the coronavirus earlier this year, the first-ever online Paris fashion Week started on Monday 6 July 2020 with runway shows going digital. Whereas the handmade haute couture clothes meant for the very few are usually displayed in exclusive shows in Paris, the good […]
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During lockdown, Le French Design by VIA is encouraging the design ecosystem to exchange, reflect and anticipate in a positive spirit. In a weekly short series, Le French Design proposes spontaneous interviews with personalities from all around the world to share simple and accessible ideas for making our homes cosier. On June 1st, industrial designer […]
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May
May
The Minister of Sports in France recommends to do regular sports activities. While the circuit breaker is still going on and after, you can still perform simple activities at home without any specific equipment. Numeric platforms and applications were selected to help you keep a regular activity. The high quality content of “Be Sport”, “My […]
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May
May
French chef and three Michelin Stars holder Anne-Sophie Pic who owns the restaurant “La Dame de Pic” at Raffles Hotels in Singapore is sharing recipes, designing a new menu every week, perfect to try your talent at home! Cook french classic dishes and deserts from home such as the “Bouchée à la reine” or the […]
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Dec
Dec
Don’t miss the most glamorous event of the year at Alliance Française de Singapour! Come and discover some amazing rising local designers, alumnis from the well known LASALLE College of the Arts during an exceptional evening. Grab a glass of champagne and admire their creations on the catwalk. Then catch the screenings of two documentaries […]
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Nov
Nov
Both designers started their own practice in 1998, on different continents. By education, matali crasset is an industrial designer. She sees design as a research process. She works from an off-centred posture that lets her act on daily life while projecting scenarios for the future at the same time. Her work consists in looking for […]
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Nov
FESTIVE FRENCH CORNER AT BOUTIQUE FAIRS 15NOV |9AM-8PM 16 NOV | 10AM – 8PM 17NOV |10AM-6PM THE F1 PIT BUILDING Join us at our charming French corner of many delights! From brand discoveries, fun workshops, delicious tastings to lucky draw games, you will certainly fall in love with the French experience! Founded in 2002, Boutique […]
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Nov
Nov
WITH FRENCH SOMMELIER STÉPHANIE RIGOURD AND SINGAPOREAN MASTER OF WINE TAN YING HSIEN 14 NOV | 7PM ORANGE GROVE SHANGRI-LA HOTEL Learn about the regional diversity of wine with two experts to guide and taste through different styles of Champagne, the hearty beverage won’t have any secrets for you after this “Wine Apprentice” class! Champagne […]
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Nov
Nov
Ever heard of Petanque or Turnball? Come discover Decathlon’s innovative culture and French-originated sports with us at Decathlon Singapore Lab! From 9.00am to 9.30am, participants will get into teams of 3 to try out Petanque — a leisurely game that originated from Southern France in the 20th century. This will be followed by 30 minutes […]