France

Destinations

Marseille: the summer 2018 mini guide

A curated travel guide blending old and new spots to eat, see, shop and pamper like a local in the Mediterranean French city.

15/06/2018

France

Macron and Conte to discuss migration issues

The French President told the Italian President Conte he had never wanted to offend Italy or the Italian people over the migration issue. The two leaders confirm they'll discuss "new initiatives" on migration

15/06/2018

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Floods have beseiged the town of Salies-de-Béarn, France

A submerged market square, smashed windows and evacuated homes - floodwater has invaded the streets of Salies-de-Béarn (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) and other towns in the south-west of France overnight.

14/06/2018

France

Macrons' new dinner plates spark French cash row

French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fire on social media over the cost of a new set of porcelain dinner plates.

14/06/2018

France

French rail unions say SNCF reforms will derail public service

French Senate approves lower house's measures that will end jobs-for-life, early retirement, and annual pay rises, but the unions promise more strike action.

14/06/2018

France

Brexit effect: Paris unseats London as top city for foreign investors

Au revoir, London. Paris is now the most appealing destination for foreign investors.

14/06/2018

France

Emmanuel Macron and Italian PM Giuseppe Conte patch up differences

Emmanuel Macron will welcome the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte today at the Elysée Palace. The meeting takes place despite tensions between the two countries over the issue of migrants in recent days.

14/06/2018

France

French MPs back controversial Macron rail reform

The legislation turns the SNCF into a joint-stock company, will phase out its domestic passenger monopoly from 2020 and put an end to generous benefits and pensions for future employees.

13/06/2018

France

Busker kicks-off European tour and hosts gigs from her converted van

Portuguese singer-songwriter Susanna Silva used to sleep on the streets of London. Now, she is On The Road across Europe, performing concerts on the street and inside her mobile home.

13/06/2018

France

Vase found in a shoebox sells for €16 million

An 18th Century vase discovered in an attic has fetched €16.2 million at an auction in France.

12/06/2018

France

Police respond to hostage situation in Paris

A hostage situation is taking place in Paris in the 10th arrondissement. Police are at the scene and said the incident does not appear to be terror-related.

12/06/2018

France

World Cup 2018: Meet France's superfan Fabian Penfeuntun

They can travel thousands of kilometres and spend up to the thousands in euros, all to support their teams. Euronews chatted with a French superfan who is travelling to Russia

12/06/2018

Living

The philosophy of Ayurvedic cuisine

A Q&A with Michelin-starred chef Julien Lefebvre

12/06/2018

France

Spain to take in drifting migrant ship Aquarius

Spain to take in drifting migrant ship Aquarius.

11/06/2018

France

Shock at death of Anthony Bourdain aged just 61

Despite one of his catchphrases, "I write, I travel, I eat, and I'm hungry for more", the celebrated author, chef and presenter commits suicide aged just 61.

08/06/2018

Sport

Rafa Nadal books French final showdown with Dominic Thiem

Ruthless Rafael Nadal punished Juan Martin del Potro for missed opportunities as he reached his 11th French Open final with a 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory on Friday.

08/06/2018

France

Mobile phone ban in France

The new law states primary and junior high students have to keep their phones in backpacks or otherwise out of sight

08/06/2018

Living

Les Etoiles de Mougins: a tribute to the art of cuisine

More than 30 thousand food lovers visited Les Etoiles de Mougins the first weekend of June to share a passionate subject: food.

08/06/2018

France

From refugee to sole survivor - How one Syrian has become shoemaker to

With Hollwood falling in love with his upmarket sneakers, in less than four years Daniel Essa has established himself as a name to watch in the fashion world.

08/06/2018

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Volunteer pilots comb the Mediterranean to rescue refugees

Volunteer French pilots bought a plane to carry out rescue missions over the Mediterranean sea

08/06/2018

France

French MPs vote to ban mobile phones in schools

French MPs vote to ban mobile phones in schools.

07/06/2018

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Beekeepers stage funeral for France's dying bee population

Bees in France are fast dying, say beekeepers who staged a mock funeral in central Paris on Thursday (June 7).

07/06/2018

France

Innovators recognised at European Inventor Award

The European Inventor Award organised by the European Patent Office celebrates inventors not just from Europe but also from the US and Canada

07/06/2018

France

Beekeepers mourn declining bee numbers

At a mock funeral in Paris, beekeepers called on the government to come to the rescue and take urgent action to stave off an ecological disaster

07/06/2018

France

Lactalis CEO faces French lawmakers on contaminated baby milk scandal

Emmanuel Besnier says contamination was an accident and his company's response was appropriate

07/06/2018

France

Djokovic casts doubt over Wimbledon

The Serb, three-times a Wimbledon champion, appeared distraught after his quarter-final defeat by the Italian Marco Cecchinato

06/06/2018