Battambang, Cambodia — In 1999, a nine-year-old girl from a humble background electrified the nation by claiming to be the reincarnation of Princess Sisanmoni, who disappeared in 1975 under the Khmer Rouge. She went further, asserting, “I know the name of my killer,” igniting a supernatural manhunt that blurs history and myth.

Somroh Aloe is emerging as a promising family-led business in the organic cultivation and marketing of aloe vera in Cambodia. Founded by French entrepreneur Nicolas Legroux and his Cambodian partner Lyda, the venture is based in Akrey Ksat, Kandal Province, near Phnom Penh, and targets urban consumers seeking fresh, natural products.

Raphaël Seyfried, an Alsatian artist who has lived in Cambodia for a decade, has turned his lifelong passion for drawing into a unique creative journey: the Travel Rolls. Inspired by ancient scrolls, these illustrated rolls vividly capture the spirit of Cambodia, portraying everything from Apsara dancers and Angkor’s temples to the colors and movement of Khmer street food.

Since arriving in Cambodia two years ago, French artist Cécile, also known as Celie’s Blue Garden, has been capturing the energy, culture and spirit of the Kingdom through her vibrant watercolor works. Her art — a blend of traditional watercolor techniques with delicate pointillism in Chinese ink — brings to life the country’s streets, dances and ancient legends with striking emotion and color.

Met at the CULT market, discover Alban, a perfumer from Grasse who has been based in Cambodia for 12 years, creating custom fragrances for hotels, casinos, and boutiques. From ambient diffusers to 20% concentrated cosmetics, his unique scents—sweet, fruity—captivate the senses, with a shop and shower gels on the way. Ideal for unforgettable Christmas gifts!

The French of the World – ADFE, Cambodia section has just sent a solemn letter to the French government calling for France to speak out forcefully in the face of the loss of human life, massive displacement of populations, and the destruction of world heritage in Cambodia.

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, in the gardens of the French Embassy in Phnom Penh, the French community in Cambodia is preparing to celebrate autumn around the traditional Beaujolais Evening, organized by the Association of Mutual Aid of French People in Cambodia (AEFC). More than a gastronomic celebration, this event reflects an associative commitment carried by the discreet and devoted personality of Bruno Bogvad, president of the AEFC.

Between 300 and 350 French people, Francophones and friends of France responded to the appeal of the Association d'Entraide des Français...

Between 150 and 200 people, according to the organisers, turned up at the Institut Français du Cambodge (IFC) on Saturday for the Back-to...