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Demonstration in Paris: the Conseil d’État upholds the Bagnolet–Charenton route
According to information from the morning of 31 October, the previous day’s decision has been overturned. If you are travelling, check the latest vers
France: GDP falls 0.1% in the third quarter
The first estimate published on 30 October shows a slight decline. A rise in consumption is not enough to make the whole economy grow.
BHV: after the hearing, a decision expected on 2 November
AFP reports on 30 October that a decision is expected on Monday. Holding the hearing does not mean receivership has already been opened.
Bordeaux: march sets off at 2 pm from place de la Bourse
The union route for 31 October has been approved. This authorisation does not remove every restriction in the city centre.
Bank of Japan: rate held around 1.25%, ETF sales to increase in January
The 30 October decision separates keeping the rate from a change in ETF sales, which applies from January 2027.
Seven years after the Shuri fire, the castle prepares to reopen
31 October marks seven years since the 2019 fire. The end of the works and the opening to the public are two separate stages.
Events in Bordeaux
Rendezvous at Château Haut-Bailly
Rendezvous at Château Haut-Bailly. Venue: Château Haut-Bailly · 48 Rue de la Liberté · 33850 Léognan See the dates and times below. Check the content,
Excursions in the Bordeaux vineyards
Excursions in the Bordeaux vineyards. Venue: Bordeaux Métropole · 12 Cr du 30 Juillet 33000 Bordeaux · 33000 Bordeaux See the dates and times below. C
Guided tours of the city of Bordeaux
Guided tours of the city of Bordeaux. Venue: Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux Métropole · 12 crs du XXX-Juillet · 33000 Bordeaux See the dates and times
Vertigina 2026: urban climbing
Vertigina 2026: urban climbing. Venue: VertiGina - 27 Quai du Maroc, Bordeaux · 27 Quai du Maroc, Bordeaux · 33300 Bordeaux See the dates and times be
Via Sensoria: the sensory tasting trail at La Cité du Vin
Via Sensoria: the sensory tasting trail at La Cité du Vin. Venue: La Cité du Vin · 1 esplanade de Pontac · 33300 Bordeaux See the dates and times belo
The permanent exhibition at La Cité du Vin
The permanent exhibition at La Cité du Vin. Venue: La Cité du Vin · 1 esplanade de Pontac · 33300 Bordeaux See the dates and times below. Check the co
What to see in Bordeaux
Porte Cailhau
A medieval gate marking the entrance to the old town. A landmark for a walk through the historic centre. Check opening hours and access conditions on
Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux (Opéra National)
The opera house at the heart of Bordeaux: a colonnaded building surrounded by lively streets to explore. Check opening hours and access conditions on
Miroir d’eau (Water Mirror)
The water mirror in front of Place de la Bourse, where the façades are reflected on the surface of the water. Check opening hours and access condition
Place de la Bourse
A square on the banks of the Garonne, best discovered together with the Miroir d’eau. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and wit
Saint-André Cathedral
A cathedral on Place Pey-Berland, a stop on a walk through the historic centre. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and with the
Grosse Cloche
The historic belfry on Rue Saint-James, a landmark of old Bordeaux. Check opening hours and access conditions on Google Maps and with the venue.
Japanese recipes to make in France
Onigiri: Japanese rice balls
The quintessential Japanese snack: warm rice shaped into a triangle, filled with salmon, tuna mayonnaise or salted plum, and wrapped in nori.
Japanese rice: perfect results in a saucepan
The foundation of every Japanese meal. Glossy, slightly sticky short-grain rice, cooked without a rice cooker, in a simple pan with a lid.
Miso soup with homemade dashi
The everyday broth of Japan: a dashi of kombu seaweed and dried bonito, dissolved miso, tofu and wakame seaweed. Ready in 15 minutes.
Tamagoyaki: the rolled Japanese omelette
A lightly sweet omelette flavoured with dashi and rolled in layers. A classic of lunch boxes and breakfasts.
Gyoza: Japanese pan-fried dumplings
Crisp underneath, tender on top, and filled with pork and cabbage. A dish that is fun to make together and freezes very well.
Karaage: Japanese fried chicken
Chicken pieces marinated in soy sauce and ginger, coated in starch and fried twice: crisp outside, juicy inside.
Japanese culture and songs
The way of tea (chanoyu): history, schools, utensils and how it unfolds
The history of the way of tea, the schools (the three Sen houses), koicha and usucha, the utensils, the difference between chaji and chakai. With a ce
Mizuhiki: the meaning of knots and colours, its history, and the JAPANITIES logo
The history of mizuhiki, the meaning of the knots (musubi-kiri, awaji, butterfly, ume) and colours, the production regions, and why we chose mizuhiki
Learning Japanese with Kenshi Yonezu’s “Chikyūgi”: words and grammar
The words and grammar of Kenshi Yonezu’s “Chikyūgi”, explained simply. Without the lyrics: meaning, the thread of the song and the official video.
The twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac: history, tales and differences between countries
Discover the eto in pictures: the twelve animals, the sixty-year cycle, the tales of the Rat and the Cat, and the traditions of Japan, China, Korea an
Oborozukiyo: lyrics, background and Japanese vocabulary
Discover a song evoking the gentleness of a spring night: video, lyrics with furigana, an English translation and explanations of the old words.
Momiji: lyrics, autumn colours and Japanese vocabulary
Discover “Momiji”, a song about autumn mountains and leaves floating on the water. Japanese lyrics with furigana, an English translation and explanati