At the Musée National de Phnom Penh, a rare and moving celebration unfolds: "Apsara Grannies," an exhibition where the beauty, dignity, and resilience of eight elderly women become a vibrant tribute to Cambodia’s golden age.

La lumière raconte l’histoire : This project invites students to closely examine the most fundamental concept in photography: light, and how its intensity or absence, its shapes and patterns, create human storytelling and perspective in terms of relationship and distance.

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

In April 1975, the Khmer Rouge regime took over Cambodia, plunging the country into four years of absolute terror and unprecedented genocide. The fall of Phnom Penh was followed by a policy of terror, organised famine, forced labour, mass executions and forced displacement.

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.

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.

Meet Jeclan Wanapom, a young man from Lifou, a remote island in New Caledonia, who shares his unique journey as an intercultural volunteer. Through his missions in Cambodia, he supports local youth and the promotion of the French-speaking world, while forging deep links between two cultures that he feels are close.

At the age of 25, Morgane Levasseur embodies the dynamic, committed young people working to promote solidarity and commitment in Cambodia. Originally from the Paris region, she arrived in Cambodia a year and a half ago to get involved with the Kep Children association.

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 14 to 16 November 2025, the banks of Siem Reap will vibrate to the rhythm of La Francophonie. For three days, the museum town will be transformed into a cultural crossroads where music, art, gastronomy and creativity come together.

On 26 October 2025, the Grand Ballroom of the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra will vibrate to the rhythm of emotion and solidarity during Musica Felice's 15th charity concert , entitled Living Hope. Since its creation in 2017, this international choir, founded by the talented Miwako Fujiwara, has established itself as a pillar of Phnom Penh's cultural scene, combining artistic excellence and humanitarian commitment.

On Saturday 4 October 2025, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cambodia (CCIFC) successfully orchestrated the very first edition of the Interchambers Padel Tournament, a first-of-its-kind event bringing together Cambodia's leading international business communities.

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.

What a joy it was to experience such a radiant and meaningful day at the Rose Club Pickleball Event, organised at the Cambodiana Hotel in Phnom Penh! Combining sport, sharing and commitment, the event provided an exceptional opportunity to strengthen community links, support children from vulnerable neighbourhoods and enjoy a dynamic sport together.

In the subdued light of Phnom Penh's darkened cinemas, he is one of those whose name we know from the credits, but whose face we rarely see. Iem Tithseiha belongs to this family of creators who sculpt stories with patience and instinct, leaving their mark well beyond the frame.

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.

"There are only two forces in the world, force and the sword. In the long run, the sword will always be conquered by the spirit". - Napoleon Bonaparte