La France est en période de déconfinement. Les Français n'ont plus besoin d'autorisation pour sortir de la maison, mais il faut cependant encore prendre toutes les précautions nécessaires pour éviter la contamination.

We live in tumultuous times, but Patrice and Sophie are optimistic, excited even, about the changes that are happening around the world. They're referring specifically to the yellow vests movement (les gilets jaunes), a populist movement that began in France in 2018.

While the Rio Olympic Games were taking place, the Paris Mayor's Office installed a beach volleyball court complete with real sand in front of the city hall building. Parisians relished the opportunity to practice a sport that is not readily available in the heart of the city.