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Tour de France 2021

Created in 1903, the famous French cycling competition "Tour de France" or commonly called "La Grande Boucle" is back for its 108th edition from June 26 to July 18.

Friday essay: who was Jeanne Barret, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe?

In 1765, a young, peasant woman left a remote corner of rural France where her impoverished family had scraped a living for generations. She set out on a journey that...

France has a unique approach to regenerating inner cities – what can we learn from its success?

The regeneration of inner-city areas is a global challenge. Inner cities in France certainly have their problems, but the nation also has a good record of successful major urban regeneration projects. We have analysed three of these initiatives to understand what factors contribute to good regeneration outcomes.

The Antarctic Treaty is turning 60 years old. In a changed world, is it still fit for purpose?

The 1959 Antarctic Treaty celebrates its 60th anniversary this week. Negotiated during the middle of the Cold War by 12 countries with Antarctic interests, it remains the only example of a single treaty that governs a whole continent.

Celebrating our oceans: From Australia to the Pacific to Antarctica

To celebrate World Oceans’ Day, join us to learn and discuss the challenges to the health of our oceans and marine resources and what can be done to protect them.

Ordre des Arts et des Lettres awarded to Nick Mitzevitch

On the 29th of April 2021, H.E Mr. Jean-Pierre Thebault, Ambassador of France to Australia, conferred the insignia of Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters upon Mr. Nick Mitzevich, Director...

Légion d’Honneur awarded to Krystyna Campbell-Pretty

On 1 March, philanthropist Krystyna Campbell-Pretty was awarded the Légion d’honneur by the French Ambassador, H.E. Jean-Pierre Thébault. The French delegation including the Cultural Counselor to the French Embassy, Boris Toucat,...

What is Bastille Day and why is it celebrated?

French people travelling to or living in English-speaking countries are sometimes surprised when asked about their plans for “Bastille Day”: they refer to the day as Quatorze Juillet (14 July).