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France

Farmers give Macron rough ride at trade fair

Annual agricultural salon often a point of political protest for visiting presidents

24/02/2018

Living

From homeless migrant to Michelin star chef

Almost 20 years ago Lebanese chef Alan Geaam lived on the streets of Paris, today he works in his own Michelin starred restaurant.

23/02/2018

France

Stolen Degas painting left in suitcase on French bus

Paris' Musee d'Orsay have confirmed its authenticity, but its not known why the painting was on the bus or who left it there.

23/02/2018

France

France passing from Catholic to Muslim, Marion Marechal-Le Pen warns

Far-right politician addresses gathering of US conservatives.

23/02/2018

France

Which French fruits and vegetables are most likely to be contaminated

A French NGO analysed data from 19 types of fruit and 33 types of vegetables to see which produce contained traces of pesticide contamination.

20/02/2018

France

Explained: how France’s newest party is copying Farage in a bid for Fr

Experts say France's new political movement, Les Patriotes, is mimicking Farage's anti-EU party UKIP.

20/02/2018

France

The fight of the 'fleurs'

The annual flower carnival at Villefranche-sur-Mer in France involves a naval battle like no other!

20/02/2018

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Crashed ice: Naasz ignites title fight in France

Incredible high-speed passing maneuvers, bone-jarring crashes, heart-stopping action and clutch performances made the Red Bull Crashed Ice race in Marseille one of the most exciting ever.

19/02/2018

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Vast Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un figures dominate Nice carnival

The French Riviera town's carnival is based on a tradition dating back to 1294

18/02/2018

France

Making an illegal life in France

With school and education provided by the state, one family say they are glad they chose to break the rules and live in Europe.

16/02/2018

Living

Silk stockings are back

A small French factory decided to revive the desire for the luxury of silk stockings.

15/02/2018

France

Man acquitted of harbouring Paris attackers in his flat

Jawad Bendaoud denied knowing the identity of the men to whom he rented a small flat in Saint-Denis.

14/02/2018

France

Paris snow seen from outer space

A satellite photographed Paris after last week's exceptional snowfall, resulting in stunning views of the City of Lights from 800 km above ground.

12/02/2018

France

French carnival under fire as mayor defends ‘blackface’ event

A carnival in northern France has faced criticism from anti-racism campaigners over its use of blackface.

11/02/2018

France

Court upholds ex-FN leader Le Pen's expulsion

The power struggle between Front National founder Jean-Marie Le Pen and his daughter Marine continues as a court upholds his suspension from the party

09/02/2018

France

French store sparks outrage for tearing up, discarding unsold clothes

Activists are calling for a 2016 law forbidding food waste by French supermarkets to be extended to clothing.

08/02/2018

France

Corsica may feature in the French constitution

French President Emmanuel Macron said he was open to adding a specific mention of Corsica in the French Constitution, but rejected other demands by the island's nationalist leaders

07/02/2018

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Skiers head to snowy slopes of Paris' Sacre Coeur cathedral

The weather continues to cause havoc in the French capital which is still recovering from severe flooding last month

07/02/2018

France

Transport chaos as Paris snowbound

Stranded commuters express anger at rail cancellations and uncleared roads.

07/02/2018

Destinations

A slalom through Alpine excellence

The story of the 'star' who built Courchevel and Méribel French ski stations from scratch in the seventies.

06/02/2018

France

What concessions do Corsica’s buoyed nationalists want from France?

Nationalists in Corsica have been boosted by winning regional elections in December. But what do they want from French President Emmanuel Macron?

06/02/2018

France

Macron honours murdered French official in Corsica

The French President's visit comes as the independence movement gains momentum on the Mediterranean island.

06/02/2018

France

Corsica: Nationalist show of strength ahead of Macron visit

A rally on Saturday called for greater autonomy on the French Mediterranean island

04/02/2018

France

More police bound for Calais after huge migrant brawl

Thursday's confrontation in the French port city left four young men with serious gunshot wounds

03/02/2018

France

'It was not a choice I made myself, it was forced upon me,' French alp

French climber, Elisabeth Revol, recounted to the AFP how she was rescued from Pakistan's "Killer Mountain" and why she was forced to leave her partner behind.

02/02/2018

France

Five dead in French mid-air helicopter crash

Rescuers have recovered bodies from a crash between two helicopters in the south of France some 50 kilometres north of the popular tourist resort of St Tropez.

02/02/2018