France

Culture news

Europe's largest open-air bookstore is about to begin a new chapter

18 new 'bouquinistes' will be allocated an iconic space on the River Seine after the mayor's office put out a call for applications.

22/02/2022

Earth News

Why are 100,000 fish lying dead in the Atlantic Ocean?

The video from the Sea Shepherd NGO shows tens of thousands of dead fish floating on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.

21/02/2022

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The famous carnival in Nice returns after two years

After a year's absence the party atmosphere returned to the city of Nice as it welcomed back its annual carnival parade

20/02/2022

Moments

How to slow travel your way to the Alps on a stunning train adventure

A train to the French Alps produces up to 90 per cent less CO2 per person than flying - is this the most climate-friendly way of reaching our favourite ski resorts?

19/02/2022

France

Ex-soldier convicted of kidnap and murder of 8-year-old French girl

The killing sent shockwaves across France.

18/02/2022

My Europe Series

Defections and division: Is France's far-right tearing itself apart?

Some politicians from Marine Le Pen's National Rally party have defected to Eric Zemmour's campaign. What does that mean for the far-right in this presidential race?

17/02/2022

Art

France authorises return of major art works to Jewish families

France has long been accused of lagging behind several European neighbours when it comes to reparations.

16/02/2022

Europe News

Macron denies Mali mission was a failure as French forces pull out

The French president said that without French intervention in 2013 Mali would have collapsed as a state.

16/02/2022

France

Three men on trial for deadly 2016 terror attack on French church

The three men on trial are charged with "terrorist criminal conspiracy", suspected of having been aware of the perpetrators' plans, of having shared their ideology or of having tried to travel to Syria.

15/02/2022

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Paris becomes 'City of Love' on Valentine's Day

Couples flocked to Paris on Monday to celebrate Valentine's Day against a romantic backdrop that lovers dream about around the world. Dozens of tourists stood with their backs to the Eiffel Tower, their hands locked in the form of a heart.

14/02/2022

Smart Regions

Unlocking the grid: the smart energy solution for Alpine areas

In partnership with the European Commission

Smart Regions heads to the French Vercors to see how one small Alpine village is producing enough renewable energy to meet the power demands of the local areas.

14/02/2022

France

Footage emerges of blaze that killed seven in south-west France

Two children, including a baby, were among those killed in the incident.

14/02/2022

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Hyper-realist art disturbs, impresses visitors at Lyon exhibition

The work of some of the world's top 'hyperrealist' artists is on display in Lyon, France.

14/02/2022

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France: Anti-vaccination pass convoys on their way to Brussels

Coming from all over France, several dozens of vehicles from anti-vaccination pass convoys are stopping at the parking lot of a supermarket in Fâches-Thumesnil, near Lille.

14/02/2022

France

Police shoot dead man who threatened officers with a knife in Paris

The incident took place at 07:00 local time on Monday morning.

14/02/2022

France

France: Rivals claim foul play as Macron waits to declare candidacy

Critics say he’s unfairly using his taxpayer-funded presidential pulpit to campaign for a second term while dragging out his widely expected announcement as long as possible.

13/02/2022

France

Paris police fire tear gas at protesters inspired by 'Freedom Convoy'

Elsewhere, several protesters were detained amid a seizure of knives, hammers and other objects in a central Parisian square.

12/02/2022

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Reporter struggles as police use tear gas to break up demonstration

Reporter struggles as police use tear gas to break up demonstration in Paris.

12/02/2022

France

Supermarkets roll out 'chat-friendly' tills to battle COVID loneliness

The idea behind the move is to encourage conversation between shoppers and cashiers, amid concerns for people's welfare during the pandemic.

11/02/2022

France

France eases rules for mandatory face masks at indoor public places

France eases rules for mandatory face masks at indoor public places

11/02/2022

France

In pictures: Canada-style 'Freedom Convoy' heading for Paris

Protesters against France's COVID restrictions, inspired by the 'Freedom Convoy' in Canada, are heading to Paris.

11/02/2022

Earth News

France calls for nuclear 'renaissance' to end reliance on fossil fuels

Nuclear power currently provides around 70 per cent of France's energy, more than any other country.

11/02/2022

France

French HIV discoverer Luc Montagnier has died at 89

Since the end of the 2000s, Montagnier started expressing views devoid of a scientific basis. His opinions led him to be shunned by much of the international scientific community.

10/02/2022

France

Paris police ban 'Freedom Convoy' protest against COVID restrictions

Thousands of opponents of France's vaccine pass have said on social media they intend to converge on Paris, inspired by truckers in Canada.

10/02/2022

France

'I didn't kill anyone,' says main defendant in Paris attacks trial

Salah Abdeslam will be questioned for the next two days over the November 13 terror attacks.

09/02/2022

France

Is a Canada-style 'Freedom Convoy' protest set to descend on Paris?

Though 300,000 Facebook users have joined a group planning the demonstration, it's unclear how many people are planning to show up.

09/02/2022