Arriving in 1996 in a country in the midst of rebuilding, Christine Gauthier never left. Entrepreneur, artistic director, community activist: this Franco-Québécoise with a remarkable journey embodies a particular vision of commitment — quiet, consistent, and rooted in the daily lives of the people around her.

Citrus fruits are plentiful in Cambodia: oranges, limes, tangerines and mandarins can be found in abundance on market stalls and supermarket

These days, tropical fruit is available in almost every supermarket, but there's nothing like enjoying fresh fruit, not only for pleasure...

While Cambodia inaugurated the Phnom Penh War Memorial in 2023, in 1914 the first dispatches arriving in Phnom Penh from France requested that 4,500 Cambodians join the French war effort.

C'est à l'Exposition coloniale nationale de Marseille, en 1922, que se noue l'épisode le plus saisissant de la carrière de René Piot. Dans le pavillon de l'Indochine, sur le boulevard Michelet, une troupe de danseuses du ballet royal cambodgien se produit devant un public fasciné.

The Sosoro Museum publishes its Youth Activity Booklet in French — an illustrated, interactive guide that invites children to explore 2,000 years of Cambodia's economic and monetary history.

Stepping through the doors of the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor is like entering a residence where cool marble, frangipani gardens, and Cambodia's golden light create a setting worthy of a Somerset Maugham novel. It is within these history-filled corridors that one of the most distinctive painters of contemporary Cambodia now resides: Nou Sary.

The Plantation Urban Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the exhibition of DinArt, a contemporary Cambodian artist, presented from May 31 to July 31, 2026 in its Phnom Penh setting. A meeting between hospitality excellence and the uniqueness of a body of work that reinvents a nation’s heritage.

Foreign arrivals fell 44.8% in Q1 2026, weighed down by the collapse of Thai visitor flows. But domestic demand, up nearly 59%, adds an unexpected nuance to an overall picture that remains bleak.

Norng Chan Phal was one of four surviving children found within the grounds of the S-21 prison after the Khmer Rouge abandoned the capital in 1979. Mr. Chan Phal and the other children were hiding under a pile of clothes behind the prison and were discovered by Vietnamese soldiers.

The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham) unveiled this month the fifth edition of its White Book, a reference document compiling 77 economic policy recommendations addressed to the Royal Government of Cambodia. With each edition, the publication has established itself as one of the most concrete tools for public-private dialogue in the Kingdom.

Beneath the Sea is a short documentary born from a specific commission and a sincere sense of urgency. The film was created for Art for Kep, an initiative that combines artistic creation, territorial promotion, and the protection of a fragile ecosystem. This dual mandate — aesthetic and activist — permeates every shot.

The Elephant Bar at Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh has just received one of the highest distinctions in the global hospitality industry: the prestigious American magazine Food & Wine, an undisputed authority in gastronomy and the art of living, has selected it among the ten best hotel bars in the world in its May 2026 edition.

In a high school in Sa-ang, Kandal province, dozens of students recently experienced an extraordinary learning activity. Gathered for an educational forum dedicated to the history of Democratic Kampuchea (1975–1979), they attended a screening of the documentary First Witness — a powerful film that gives voice to survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime. A rare initiative, but more necessary than ever.

Caroline Loeum Grelier is a candidate on the list “French in Cambodia – Stronger Together” for the election of Councillors for French Citizens Abroad in Cambodia. Living in Battambang since 2010, she embodies a living link between two cultures—French and Khmer—shaped through years of community involvement, school leadership, and a family life deeply rooted in Cambodian society.

As the elections for Advisors to French Citizens Abroad in Cambodia approach, we interviewed Bernard Podevin, a candidate on the list “French in Cambodia – Stronger Together,” led by Florian Bohème. Having lived in Siem Reap for nearly twelve years, this discreet yet deeply humane man shares his background, motivations, and vision for serving the French community in Cambodia.

Having lived in Cambodia since 2012, Éric Bouhelier is one of those often referred to as “the French who stay.” After a career as an entrepreneur and manager in the hospitality and restaurant sector, he chose to settle in a country he fell in love with, moving from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh while maintaining strong ties with different regions of the Kingdom.

Along the southern shores of Cambodia, a quiet but profound transformation is underway. The Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries (SCMF) project has just reached a symbolic milestone: 1,250 Fish Productivity Structures (FPS) have been deployed, representing 25% of the total target.

On the occasion of the launch of Destination Eco Talents, an initiative led by the OIF to promote green and responsible entrepreneurship in Francophone countries, we met with Lionel Maitrepierre.

Cendy Lacroix is not a candidate who appeared out of nowhere. Living in Cambodia for 14 years, this former French entrepreneur in the events sector has steadily built a strong presence at the heart of the Kingdom’s francophone community. Real estate agency, support networks, daily assistance to expatriates, community involvement, Cambodian honorary distinctions—her track record speaks for itself.

There is something slightly dizzying about the timing. As Cambodia prepares to host the 20th Francophonie Summit next November—only the second ever held in Asia since Hanoi in 1997—the La French Tech Phnom Penh community has just secured the renewal of its label for the 2026–2028 period.

As the elections for the Councilors of French Citizens Abroad approach, the list French in Cambodia – Stronger Together presents candidates deeply rooted in the daily life of the French community in Cambodia. Florian Bohême, head of the list and President of the Consular Council since 2021, embodies a vision of representation based on concrete action, transparency, and proximity.

Chaque année au Cambodge se tient le festival de Lok Ta Pring Ka-ek dans le village de Boeung aux alentours de Phnom Penh. Il s'agit...

Along the Mekong River and in the caves of Battambang, Franco-Cambodian archaeologists are uncovering traces of human occupation dating back 600,000 years. This is the story of an investigation deep into the past.