France

Cult

Avatars and free shows: Democratising dance at Lyon’s Dance Biennale

Don’t know much about contemporary dance? The Lyon Biennale makes it easy, accessible and fun with the Fagor Experience.

14/06/2021

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Lyon's dance biennale is back

Back after last year’s cancellation, Lyon's Biennale de la Danse runs until the 16th of June, with a programme full of all types of dance at venues across the French city and wider region.

14/06/2021

France

Djokovic wins French Open after sensational comeback

Djokovic came all the way back to beat the fifth-seeded Tsitsipas 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 for his 19th Grand Slam title overall

13/06/2021

Experiences

What is oenotourism and which European country specialises in it?

Oenotourism is on the rise, but what are its origins and where should you go to try it?

13/06/2021

France

Massive oil slicks head for Corsica after oil emptied into sea

The spills were made deliberately by ships trying to save money by dumping used oil overboard rather than having it removed in port.

13/06/2021

France

Krejcikova pays tribute to late coach Novotna upon French Open triumph

'She's looking after me': The unseeded Grand Slam winner at Roland Garros immediately turned her thoughts to the 1998 Wimbledon champion who died of cancer in 2017.

13/06/2021

Destinations

Thatched rooftops and rolling hills: France's best hidden villages

France is known for its charming, rural towns and villages - here are a few you might not have heard of.

13/06/2021

Nature

This farm is breeding insects to replace pesticides

The bugs are bred to protect the crops from harm and encourage pesticide-free produce.

13/06/2021

France

Protests held across France against the far-right

Political tensions rising before regional elections next week and presidential elections next year, as far-right gains in popularity.

12/06/2021

France

'Just amazing': Djokovic ousts Nadal in French Open semi-final epic

The Serbian world number one inflicted only the third-ever defeat at Roland Garros on the 13-times champion from Spain in a late-night thriller.

12/06/2021

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to France

France were 5/1 favourites entering the tournament, can they deliver on the expectations?

11/06/2021

France

France: Why Marine Le Pen fears Eric Zemmour's political aspiration

Zemmour regularly causes controversy with his positions on immigration and Islam and is now reportedly considering running for president. Marine Le Pen fears this would split the far-right vote.

11/06/2021

France

France to draw down Sahel operation, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to reduce France's counter-terrorism operation in West Africa.

10/06/2021

Mobility

Most hydrogen planes delayed to 2050, Airbus says

The European manufacturer admitted to EU officials hydrogen tech wouldn't be ready by 2035, as it had earlier claimed.

10/06/2021

France

Man who slapped Macron will spend at least 4 months behind bars

Damien T., 28, will stand immediate trial on Thursday after he admitted slapping the French president in an incident that shocked the nation.

10/06/2021

France

Jean Castex self-isolating after wife tests positive for COVID-19

French Prime Minister Jean Castex is self-isolating for seven days after his wife tested positive for COVID-19.

09/06/2021

France

France reopens restaurants, bars and borders as COVID-19 rules ease

France has implemented a traffic light system for travel, with the colour of a country determining rules for entry.

09/06/2021

France

Emmanuel Macron slapped in face during visit to southern France

Macron, who was on a visit to a Drôme hospitality school, was struck in the face while shaking hands with a member of the public.

08/06/2021

France

France confirms probe into governor of Lebanese central bank

Riad Salameh, who has been at the helm of the Banque du Liban for close to 30 years and is now at the centre of the country's financial crisis, is being investigated by both Swiss and French authorities.

07/06/2021

Nature

How are these underwater sculptures protecting marine life?

The six mask-like sculptures are designed to encourage flora and fauna to return to the seabed.

07/06/2021

France

Google fined €220m in France over online advertising market

Google said it had agreed on changes to improve its online ad market after being fined by France's competition watchdog.

07/06/2021

France

French Open: Serena Williams loses match, Roger Federer withdraws

Serena Williams lost to Elena Rybakina at the French Open on Sunday. Meanwhile, Roger Federer withdrew from the competition as he recovers from knee surgeries.

06/06/2021

France

France marks 77-years since D-Day landings in Normandy

Only a small number of veterans were able to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions.

06/06/2021

France

Veterans prepare to remember fallen comrades in D-Day landings

Veterans of the Normandy landings are gathering on the eve of the anniversary of D-Day, when the Allies landed in France to fight Nazi Germany.

05/06/2021

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France: images of a flooded street in Reims

An amateur video shows a flooded street in Reims after heavy storms. Vehicles are blocked as a torrent pours down the Avenue Jean Jaurès.

04/06/2021

France

Yana Sizikova released from custody after match-fixing allegations

Russian tennis player Yana Sizikova has been released from custody after match-fixing allegations. The 26-year-old had been taken into custody on Thursday in relation to an investigation from last October for “corruption” and “organized gang fraud”.

04/06/2021