The Great Exhibition of “Made in France” returns to the Palais de l’Élysée for its fifth edition on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November. Open to the public and launched in 2020 by the President of the Republic, the event highlights those who keep French manufacturing alive: companies, artisans, producers, industrialists and associations. The route allows you to discover 123 products made in France, as varied as a wooden wheelchair from Dordogne, an electric guitar from Oise, a goat cheese from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, an airship from Vaucluse or even a rail shuttle from Haute-Garonne. These achievements, coming from all the overseas departments and territories and mainland France, illustrate the wealth of national know-how.
The exhibition also offers trade demonstrations, models of innovative products, the latest creations from national manufacturers as well as a conference area. The visit can continue at La Maison Élysée and the Official Boutique. For this 2025 edition, the candidate files demonstrated the excellence of French production, from food to craftsmanship, from historical know-how to breakthrough innovations. On October 9, 2025, a national jury composed of institutional, economic and public actors selected 103 winners, supplemented by a special presentation of strategic products and services from the industrial sectors of the National Industry Council.
2 – Presidential election in Chile
Chile is organizing a highly anticipated presidential election this Sunday, November 16, marked by a climate of strong political polarization. Eight candidates are in the running to succeed President Gabriel Boric, including poll favorites Jeannette Jara, former Minister of Labor and candidate of the United Left, and José Antonio Kast, figure of the conservative right and leader of the Republican Party. None should win in the first round, suggesting a second vote in December. At the heart of the debates: public security, the fight against drug trafficking and unemployment, themes that have become priorities for Chileans as crime has doubled in ten years.
In this tense campaign, the candidate of the traditional right, Evelyn Matthei, fueled the controversy with a rap clip entitled I’m Evelyn and I’m moving forwardviewed more than five million times. She criticizes her opponents and promises to “armouring the borders with the military police”. This media bet divides even his camp. Meanwhile, José Antonio Kast seduces part of the conservative electorate with a security speech inspired by the Salvadoran model, while Jeannette Jara calls for “tracking down drug traffickers’ money” and strengthen social justice.
3 – Rugby: France-Fiji test match
The French XV faces Fiji this Saturday, November 15 at Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux, for its second test match of the fall tour. Beaten 32-17 by the Springboks last weekend at the Stade de France, Fabien Galthié’s Blues must revive before their last match against Australia on November 22. Kick-off will be at 9:10 p.m. and the match will be broadcast live on TF1.
For this meeting, the coach should make several adjustments to his composition. Third row Grégory Alldritt, absent against South Africa, returns, as does Charles Ollivon, recovering from a knee injury. The Nolann Le Garrec – Romain Ntamack hinge should be renewed, while the back line will count on the Ramos, Penaud and Fickou executives. After the defeat against the world champions, the Blues intend to show a different face and regain confidence in Bordeaux, before concluding their tour against the Wallabies.
4 – MMA fight between Frenchman Benoît Saint Denis and American Beneil Dariush
French fighter Benoît Saint Denis faces American Beneil Dariush on the night of Saturday November 15 to Sunday November 16 at Madison Square Garden in New York, for UFC 322. This highly anticipated duel constitutes the third clash of the year for the Bayonnais, nicknamed “God of War”. Thirteenth in the lightweight rankings, Saint Denis remains on two convincing victories against Kyle Prepolec and Mauricio Ruffy. Faced with ninth in the category, he is aiming for a place among the world MMA elite.
His opponent, Beneil Dariush, 36, is a UFC veteran with 30 fights, including clashes against Charles Oliveira, Tony Ferguson and Arman Tsarukyan. Born in Iran and emigrated to the United States as a child, he first distinguished himself in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a discipline in which he is a black belt and multiple world champion. Known for his versatility and solidity, Dariush represents a significant challenge for the Frenchman. For his part, Benoît Saint Denis, a former soldier, approaches this fight with respect and determination, seeing in it the opportunity to confirm his rise to the highest level of international MMA.
5 – The good news of the day
The 51st César ceremony will take place on February 27, 2026, unencrypted and exclusively on Canal+, under the presidency of Camille Cottin. The actress, revealed by Asshole and the series Ten percentsucceeds Catherine Deneuve and Valérie Lemercier. The master of ceremonies will be Benjamin Lavernhe, surrounded by a group of artists. Jim Carrey will receive an honorary César, while the list of nominees has not yet been revealed.
Having become a figure in French and international cinema, Camille Cottin filmed with Ridley Scott in House of Gucci and with Matt Damon in Stillwater. She pursued an eclectic career in France with Bruno Dumont (The Empire), Emmanuel Mouret (Three Friends) and Pierre Schoeller (Rembrandt). In 2026, she will play Madame Thénardier in Les Miserables by Fred Cavayé and will reprise his role as Andréa Martel in the film Ten percent.
