The Cambodian capital today asserts itself as one of the boldest gastronomic destinations in Southeast Asia, where the art of plant-based cuisine transcends the boundaries between tradition and modernity. This guide reveals a non-exhaustive panorama: from fully vegan restaurants to classic fine dining tables that have enriched their menus with refined vegetarian creations, proving that culinary excellence does not always need animal proteins to delight the most demanding pala

Fifty years after the fall of Phnom Penh, memory is breathing again at the Bophana Center. Within these walls dedicated to images, the voice of the past rises once more through ALIVE, the new exhibition by Cambodian photographer and artist Kim Hak. A powerful, silent, and luminous work born from the desire to face the shadows of history without ever ceasing to seek life in them.

There are projects born from a silent obviousness. That of a world saturated with plastic, oceans suffocated, mechanical gestures repeated without thinking. In Phnom Penh, this obviousness found a face: that of Alix Langlois, designer and social entrepreneur, founder of Trash is Nice. Her local NGO combines craftsmanship, ecology, and education with a clear motto: to give plastic a second life — and society a fresh look at this hated material.

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.

In a bold move that could reshape Southeast Asia’s geopolitical landscape, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to preside over the ceremonial signing of a historic peace agreement between neighboring rivals Thailand and Cambodia at the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. This pivotal event marks the culmination of intense diplomatic efforts aimed at ending years of border conflict that erupted violently earlier this year.

From November 14 to 16, 2025, the picturesque city of Siem Reap, Cambodia, will vibrate to the sound of the French language and the richness of the global francophonie. The Village de la Francophonie 2025 will brilliantly take over the banks of the Siem Reap river, transforming the city into an open-air festival dedicated to art, culture, gastronomy, and intercultural dialogue.

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.

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.

On October 14, 2025, a major judicial revelation shook Phnom Penh and the international scene: the president of the Cambodian giant Prince Group, Chen Zhi, was formally charged in the United States for orchestrating a vast cryptocurrency fraud network based on forced labor camps in Cambodia.

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.

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.

Les 18 et 19 octobre 2025, Bamboo Street à Siem Reap accueillera le Wat Bo Village Festival, une expérience immersive où la tradition khmère rencontrera l’innovation écologique et l’esprit communautaire.

The Cambodia Pavilion has won international acclaim, receiving the prestigious Bronze Award in the Exhibition Design - Module Pavilions (Type B + X) category at the official BIE Day ceremony at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. This distinction, announced by the Ministry of Commerce, is the crowning achievement of a participation marked by a remarkable balance between cultural heritage and innovation.

On Wednesday 22 October 2025, at the Factory Phnom Penh, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cambodia (CCIFC) will be inaugurating the very first Rendez-vous de la CCIFC. This new format is designed to place the exchange of ideas at the heart of a strategic issue: sustainable development.

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 serene coastal town of Kep, Cambodia, where the turquoise sea meets humble communities, a quiet revolution in children's education and welfare has been steadily growing for over a decade. At the heart of this transformation stands Anne-Sophie Grasset, the passionate president and founder of Kep Children, a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to breaking the cycles of poverty through education and community support.

Faced with the painful economic repercussions of the border conflict with Thailand, Cambodia is revealing itself in a more complex light than the raw figures would suggest.