Translated

**The translation is at the end of the article** Lavender is a versatile plant known for its fragrant purple flowers and many practical benefits. It has been valued for centuries for its use in skin care, aromatherapy and home maintenance. Like wine, lavender is a sensory experience: its scent lingers in the air and its

**The translation is at the end of the article** Née à Québec en 1977, Isabelle y vit toujours et puise son inspiration dans cette ville qu’elle affectionne tant. Passionnée de dessin depuis son plus jeune âge, elle découvre la peinture en 1999 grâce à une amie. C’est toutefois au début des années 2000 qu’elle envisage

**The translation is at the end of the article** Achieving Equality or Reaching for Freedom Sometimes shy, sometimes convincing, the handshake — which gave way to strange elbow-to-elbow greetings or worried glances during the pandemic — has long been part of our customs. Initially reserved for men, it symbolised equality and trust. Towards the end