Stays How to spend a night in one of France’s hidden Alpine refuges Planning an overnight trip to a mountain refuge is not for the faint-hearted, but is well worth the effort. 16/05/2021
France French MPs take a swing at COVID-easing as sex clubs allowed to reopen Under the French government's planned phased easing of restrictions, some swingers' clubs will be allowed to reopen on May 19. Nightclubs, however, still do not have any clarity over when they might be able to reopen. 13/05/2021
France France: Large manhunt underway to track man suspected of double murder Hundreds of officers, half a dozen helicopters and specialist dog teams have been deployed since Tuesday to track a heavily armed man in the mountainous region of Cevennes. 13/05/2021
France EU lawmakers to return to Strasbourg after more than a year A plenary session hasn't been held in the eastern French city since February 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 12/05/2021
France Airbus and Air France to stand trial over 2009 Atlantic crash Both the aircraft manufacturer and the airline have stated that they will appeal the decision. 12/05/2021
France French lawmakers approve COVID-19 health pass to reopen economy A bill over the creation of a health pass was approved by French MPs in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday but the government was forced to make amendments. 12/05/2021
France French military chief invites ‘civil war’ letter soldiers to quit The chief of staff of the French armed forces said the anonymous signatories of a second letter, which claimed “civil war is brewing” in France, should resign for the military. 12/05/2021
France French anti-terror investigators notified over police stabbing A woman stabbed a police officer at her home in Bordeaux on Monday and then was shot and injured by another official. 11/05/2021
France France charges members of neo-Nazi group over attack plot Three members of a neo-Nazi group were arrested and charged on suspicion of planning an attack against a masonic lodge. 08/05/2021
France Does Michel Barnier want to be France's next president? Barnier appears to be considering joining the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron. 06/05/2021
France Why is it controversial to mark 200 years since Napoleon’s death? French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to commemorate the bicentennial of the emperor’s death, an act that some see as controversial. 04/05/2021
France Marine Le Pen acquitted in trial over posting images of IS atrocities Le Pen's lawyer hailed the ruling as a victory as the far-right leader prepares to run for president in 2022. 04/05/2021
Experiences Loire Valley wines: Exploring the world's favourite Sauvignon Blanc From Pouilly Fume to Chinon: there are treasures outside of the Loire Valley's majestic castles, and the secret is in the soil. 02/05/2021
Cult Paris orchestra teams up with museum for livestream virtual concert The Paris Orchestra is to play a 'live' concert from the city's Museum D'Orsay and livestream the performance on its website and on TV 01/05/2021
France Tractor protest in Strasbourg over new EU agriculture proposals French farmers staged a 'tractor protest' at the European Parliament in Strasbourg over new EU agriculture proposals they say are too 'green' 01/05/2021
France France vaccination: Over 18s will be able to get a jab from June 15 The announcement comes a day after Macron outlined his plan to phase out COVID-19 restrictions across the country. It aims for most non-essential businesses including bars and restaurants to fully reopen on June 9. 30/04/2021
