The iconic Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh and the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap have received distinguished recognition from the MICHELIN Guide, awarded the prestigious MICHELIN Keys during the guide’s inaugural edition for Southeast Asia. These two landmark hotels rank among only ten in the kingdom to earn this esteemed distinction, celebrating their excellence in hospitality.

Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Whisky Salon of Cohiba Atmosphere Lounge – Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh, the details of the long-awaited Cuban Cigar Festival were unveiled to the local press and influencers passionate about the art of cigars and premium spirits.

In search of adventure and eager to experience a different weekend in Phnom Penh, I decided, with my husband, to spend a night in one of the newest and most original accommodations: The Water Tower – Château d’eau, located in lush greenery at the heart of Treellion Park, on the island of Koh Pich.

Norodom Sihanouk's death in Beijing on October 15, 2012 marked the end of one of the most remarkable careers in international politics...

In the late 1970s, as the brutal Khmer Rouge regime plunged Cambodia into horror, hundreds of thousands of Cambodians fled their country, finding precarious refuge in camps on the Thai border. These camps, such as Khao I Dang and Sakéo, appeared to be temporary havens in the face of genocide, but their reality soon proved to be far more complex and painful.

On 10 October 2025, the SOSORO Museum hosted a fascinating lecture by Professor Olivier de Bernon entitled ‘The first mentions of Cambodia on world maps’. This lecture took an enlightened look at those who first sketched the Cambodian kingdom on maps, revealing both the fascination of these pioneers and the glaring limitations of their understanding of the territory.

The Cambodian coast, cradle of a unique marine biodiversity, is facing one of its greatest challenges: the accelerated degradation of its coastal habitats. Seagrass meadows, coral reefs and bivalve beds are key ecosystems, ensuring not only ecological balance but also the economic survival of many local communities.

An exceptional evening of music this Tuesday 14 October, starting at 7pm, at the Hard Rock Cafe in Exchange Square Mall. This unique event will spotlight the talented Meng Keopichda, one of the most captivating voices on the contemporary Cambodian scene.

Phnom Penh is about to vibrate to the rhythm of an exceptional musical tribute. On Wednesday 15 October 2025, in the iconic ballroom of the Raffles Hotel Le Royal, French singer Marion Rampal will carry the voice and spirit of the legendary Abbey Lincoln, a major figure in jazz, a committed actress and an inspired composer.

In the tranquil countryside of Cambodia, a unique story unfolds through the experiences of two young women who have embraced new roles far from their French hometowns. Morgane Viricel-Boges and her colleague combine their professional expertise with heartfelt dedication to community and childhood education. Their journey at Kep Children is a testament to adaptability, cultural exchange, and the power of youthful energy in making a meaningful difference.

In the XIXᵉ century, when Europe was still vibrating to the rhythm of the great explorations and dreams of the Orient, one name resonated in scholarly and adventurous circles: that of Xavier Brau de Saint-Pol Lias.

With gentleness and sincerity, Draikolo Udrupa, a young Caledonian from Lifou, shares a look of pride and curiosity on her atypical journey. From her native island to Cambodia, she embodies the link between Oceanic traditions and openness to the world.

La 12ᵉ Journée du Volontariat Français a rassemblé, samedi 11 octobre 2025, à l’Institut français du Cambodge, un public passionné venu célébrer les multiples visages de l’engagement solidaire.

From 9 to 11 October 2025, Phnom Penh will be alive with a unique celebration of cultural diversity and inclusive tourism at the Cambodia Muslim Friendly Tourism Forum and Fair, held at the Alserkal Mosque.

Born in Cambodia, Channara has travelled a long way from France to his native country, driven by a deep desire to contribute to the development of his birthplace. An engineer and architect trained in Paris, he shares here his rich professional career and the challenges he has taken on in emblematic projects, while taking a personal look at the development of Phnom Penh and his life beyond work.

Phnom Penh is set to vibrate to the rhythms and flavours of Bavaria as Oktoberfest 2025 is held on 24 and 25 October at the Connexion Community Mall on Koh Pich island. A press conference was held yesterday on the terrace of the Chew & Bash restaurant on Koh Pich, attended by some thirty local journalists, to unveil the concept of the 2025 edition of the famous event.

Chef Sao Sopheak captured all the attention during the recent kickoff evening of the France-Cambodia Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This “star chef’s” journey to France and his victory at the International Gastronomy Village boosted his confidence and proved that Khmer cuisine can indeed charm the French—a significant feat considering the global reputation of French cuisine.

The evidence is clear: competitor markets manage to monetise each visitor up to 3.5 times more than Cambodia, regardless of the size of the influx. So the key issue for Cambodian decision-makers is not quantity, but the value generated by each visitor.

In Siem Reap, a stone's throw from the legends of Angkor, the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort has achieved yet another feat, coming fourth in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2025 ranking of Asia's top twenty resorts.

Khvay Samnang's latest solo exhibition, Forest Myth, on show from 2 October to 5 December 2025 at SNA Arts Management in Phnom Penh, sheds a singular light on Cambodia's contemporary art scene.

Rarely has a day so embodied the spirit of solidarity, exchange and innovation at the heart of the Franco-Cambodian community. On 11 October 2025, the Institut français du Cambodge will open its doors to the 12ᵉ edition of the Journée du Volontariat Français (JVF), orchestrated by France Volontaires Cambodge. This 2025 edition puts the spotlight on the contribution of international exchange and solidarity volunteering to major environmental challenges, in deep resonance with

From 9 to 31 October 2025, Paris will be lit up in the colours of Asian sisterhood with the very first Banh Mi Women festival, a unique initiative celebrating Asian women. A veritable hymn to diversity, creativity and resilience, the festival shines the spotlight on voices that are often invisible in the public arena, offering an inclusive, intergenerational space to meet, exchange ideas and get inspired.

In the hushed, elegant atmosphere of the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the second Octobookfest, organised from 4 to 31 October, brings together a cosmopolitan community of bibliophiles, writers, chefs, artists and citizens from all walks of life in an unprecedented celebration of books and living culture.

Emmanuel Pezard and artist Vannak Khun have become key figures in the authentic discovery of Phnom Penh and its hidden treasures.