France

France

No sweets in this vending machine, but oysters yes!

The person who invented vending machines probably never imagined this: fresh oysters on sale

04/08/2017

France

Migrants in Libya tell their stories

French journalist Samuel Gratacap went to one of the hottest spots for human trafficking. to learn what people there have been through

03/08/2017

France

Woman made to pay pool cleaning fees after swimming in burkini

The owner of a private residence asked a woman to pay 490 euros to disinfect the communal pool after she swam in a burkini.

03/08/2017

France

Provence lavender under threat from climate change

Lavender's in decline because of drought-like conditions and disease-carrying insects, causing a major headache for scientists and farmers

03/08/2017

France

'Little Pompeii' uncovered by archaeologists south of Lyon

Archaeologists in France have uncovered an archaeological site, south of Lyon, described as so exceptional they have dubbed it 'little Pompeii.'

02/08/2017

France

Paris set for 2024 Olympics as Los Angeles opts for 2028

The US city's formal bid for the 2028 Summer Games paves the way for the French capital to stage the event four years earlier.

31/07/2017

Earth News

“The Dom Pérignon of Rosés”

Have a sip of Garrus, the world’s most expensive Rosé wine.

31/07/2017

France

French actress Jeanne Moreau has died at 89

French actress Jeanne Moreau has died at 89

31/07/2017

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A new world record has been set at the World Air Balloon Festival in France

A new world A new world record has been set at the World Air Balloon Festival in France at the Chambley-Bussieres airbase, near Hageville, eastern France.record has been set at the World Air Balloon Festival in France at the Chambley-Bussieres airbase, near Hageville, eastern France.

30/07/2017

Cinema

Wong Kar-Wai claims Prix Lumière

28/07/2017

Destinations

Island and the city

Five pocketsize islands around Europe to stay from 2 to 24 hours.

28/07/2017

Europe

Special report: Desperate plight of Calais migrants

Nine months after Calais’ so-called ‘Jungle’ camp was razed to the ground, migrants have returned – and are even more desperate to get across the Channel to…

28/07/2017

Europe

Exclusive: French police accused of abusing Calais migrants

They have ended up in Calais in search of a better life, only to have their dreams shattered.

28/07/2017

France

Macron plans asylum "hotspots" for migrants in Libya

The French President is proposing a new way to stem the flow of refugees into Europe

27/07/2017

France

French PM visits areas worst hit by wildfires

The French prime minister, Edouard Philippe, has travelled to areas struck by wildfires in France’s Cote d’Azur region

26/07/2017

France

French wildfires rage for third day

French authorities ordered the evacuation of 10,000 people as fires jumped around the Riviera for a third day.

26/07/2017

France

Thousands evacuated as new wildfires hit south of France

Residents and campers were forced to sleep on beaches near St Tropez seeking refuge from another fire whipped up by strong winds.

26/07/2017

France

Libya: rivals commit to conditional ceasefire

Deal between rival leaders Fayez al-Sarraj and General Khalifa Haftar paves the way for elections early next year

25/07/2017

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Fires continue to spread across the Mediterranean island of Corsica

Around 1800 hectares of land has been destroyed by fires that have spread across the Mediterranean island of Corsica.

25/07/2017

Earth News

French style made easy

Three off-the-radar brands to score French style wherever you are.

25/07/2017

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Forest fires hit southern France.

Firefighters are struggling to contain an outbreak of forest fires in southern France and Corsica that have destroyed around 1,400 hectares of forest and woodlands

25/07/2017

France

Forest fires continue to sweep across southern France

Forest fires continue to spread across southern France and Corsica due to strong winds, with around 1,400 hectares of forest and woodlands destroyed.

25/07/2017

France

French wine production could hit 'historic low' after April's cold spell

France's 2017 win production could hit a 'historic low' after harvests were hit by a cold snap in Spring.

24/07/2017

Sport

Chris Froome wins fourth Tour de France

23/07/2017

World

Tour de France 2017: Chris Froome set to win fourth title

Britain Chris Froome is set to clinch his fourth ever yellow jersey in the Tour de France 2017.

22/07/2017

Sport

Tour de France: Edvald Boasson Hagen gets his win

21/07/2017