Origins of French summer workbook tradition explored

A video report from France 24 examines the history of the "cahier de vacances" (summer workbook), a staple of French holidays for schoolchildren and adults. The content, published on July 11, 2026, is embedded via YouTube and requires audience measurement and advertising cookies to view. The article also lists other cultural topics including the Bayeux Tapestry's loan to London, yarn bombing as graffiti, accidental Renaissance photography, storytelling by Mbodj, the Dreyfus affair's link to the Tour de France, origins of the Avignon Off festival, Madonna's 15th album, and the summer hit song origin. The cover image credits Wikipedia, Adobe Stock, and Valentin Cacheux / France Médias Monde.