France

Creators

How to make a perfume: Meet ‘nose’ Patricia de Nicolaï

Patricia de Nicolai was born into one of France’s oldest and best-known families of perfumers - the house of Guerlain.

23/07/2023

Culture news

Royal restoration: Marie Antoinette's private Versailles rooms reopen

The tragic queen of France's sanctuary has been refurbished during its seven year closure and is now open to the public once again.

22/07/2023

France

Macron: France needs to learn from recent riots

This was the President's message to his new cabinet, meeting for the first time since Thursday's government reshuffle.

21/07/2023

France

PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in home invasion robbery

The Italian star and his partner were robbed in their apartment in Paris, days before the goalkeeper was set to leave for pre-season friendlies.

21/07/2023

Culture news

Happy birthday Sir Mick Jagger! New exhibition pays tribute

As the legendary Rolling Stones frontman marks a significant milestone, La Galerie de L'instant in Nice commemorates his six-decade long career with a photography show.

21/07/2023

Nature

How Paris can avoid a ‘nightmare scenario’ in 50 degree heat

Paris needs to act now to avoid ‘nightmare scenario’ in future heatwaves, new report urges.

21/07/2023

Tech News

French candidates can’t use Twitter Blue amid elections - authorities

French political candidates will not be allowed to have a blue tick on Twitter six months ahead of an election, campaign financing authorities said.

20/07/2023

Earth News

French town ‘fed up’ with dog poo cracks down using DNA testing

Similar schemes have been trialled in the Spanish city of Valencia, Tel Aviv in Israel and some parts of London.

20/07/2023

Culture news

Emergency services rush to Brigitte Bardot's home

Firefighters were called to her Saint-Tropez home due to the star suffering breathing difficulties.

20/07/2023

Culture news

France's Louvre museum set to return stolen Italian artifacts

Seven pieces bought by the museum more than 30 years ago could be returned to Italy as soon as this coming autumn.

20/07/2023

France

Paris 2024: French towns say 'non merci' to Olympic torch relay

Citing costs, departments across France have turned down the chance to be in the world's spotlight. So, how much are they being asked to pay and is it worth it?

20/07/2023

Work

French parliamentary inquiry highlights risk for Uber drivers

A recent French parliamentary committee report highlighted workers’ vulnerability at Uber as the EU debates regulations to strengthen digital platform workers’ rights.

19/07/2023

Business

Czech billionaire poised to buy French supermarket chain Casino

The move could see €1.2 billion injected into the faltering French retailer.

19/07/2023

Climate

Could Paris be too hot for the Olympics next summer?

France has escaped the worst of the searing heat this summer but organisers are remaining "very vigilant" about temperature forecasts.

19/07/2023

Culture news

How Jane Birkin inspired the iconic handbag that bears her name

As the world mourns the loss of British-French actor and singer Jane Birkin, we take a look at the legendary fashion accessory she inspired.

18/07/2023

France

Enquiry finds Macron helped establish Uber in France

A parliamentary committee has concluded that President Emmanuel Macron helped establish the cab-hailing firm Uber in France by way of a "privileged" relationship with the online platform.

18/07/2023

Culture news

Jane Birkin: An icon's life in pictures

Following the Franco-British actress, singer and style icon's death at the age of 76, Euronews Culture takes a look at her fascinating life - in pictures.

17/07/2023

France

Tour de France warning for 'selfie spectators' after horrific crashes

Race fans are told to be more aware amid fears someone taking a selfie caused the latest pile-up.

17/07/2023

Sport

Poels wins Tour de France Stage 15 while Vingegaard leads overall

Dutch cyclist Wout Poels has won the 15th stage of the Tour de France while Danish rival Jonas Vingegaard stills maintains his overall lead

17/07/2023

Culture news

Franco-British singer and actress Jane Birkin dies in Paris aged 76

Born in London on 14 December 1946, Birkin was the daughter of David Birkin, a leading French Resistance fighter and Judy Campbell, a well-known actress.

16/07/2023

Tech News

will.i.am launches new AI-driven platform to 'co-pilot' creativity

In an exclusive conversation with Euronews Next, will.i.am talks AI, the future of creativity, and his new AI-powered platform to “co-pilot” creation.

15/07/2023

France

Bastille Day under tight surveillance in France

Should the festivities and fireworks for France's Bastille Day be cancelled or not? A dilemma for some mayors faced with the risk of urban violence and the threat of fires.

14/07/2023

France

France celebrates Bastille Day with tribute to India and extra police

France celebrates its Bastille Day with a tribute to India and an increased police presence to deter protests after the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk.

14/07/2023

France

France posthumously awards journalist Arman Soldin killed in Ukraine

France posthumously awarded AFP video journalist Arman Soldin, who was killed while working in Ukraine, the Legion d'Honneur (Legion of Honour) on Thursday.

14/07/2023

France

Bastille Day: Macron tries to woo India's Modi

France is staging a seduction campaign for visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, guest of honour at Friday's annual Bastille Day parade.

14/07/2023

Sport

Ion Izagirre soloes to victory in mid-mountain Tour de France stage

The 169-kilometre stage took riders across the Beaujolais vineyards on a route with two big climbs in the second half of the trek. The first two hours of racing were furious, with several dozen riders dropped over the first 25 kilometres.

13/07/2023