France

New wildfires rage in southwestern France amid record temperatures

The town of Saumos has been evacuated while around 1,000 hectares of land have been destroyed.

13/09/2022

Culture news

Godard: what was the French New Wave & which Godard films to watch?

Which films is Godard most famous for and which are must-sees?

13/09/2022

Cinema

French New Wave film director Jean-Luc Godard has died aged 91

French media reports that influential film director Jean-Luc Godard has died at the age of 91. He is widely credited with revolutionising cinema,

13/09/2022

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In Toulouse, a rugby tournament... on and in the water

To score a try on a floating platform serving as a rugby pitch, you must dive into the waters of the Garonne River ...

12/09/2022

France

France keen to increase production after mustard supply shortages

Producers are now being offered €2.000 per tonne of mustard seeds, against €900 last year.

12/09/2022

Destinations

UK destinations that look like they’re in France, Greece and Spain

Have an envy-inducing holiday at a fraction of the price at these UK destinations.

10/09/2022

Germany

On-the-run prisoner dies in car crash after cross-border manhunt

The man had escaped from day release and hijacked two vehicles before the fatal collision.

08/09/2022

Culture news

Cult director Just Jaeckin dies: what was the 'Emmanuelle' phenomenon?

'Emmanuelle' was the highest grossing French film in the 70s and kick-started a global phenomenon.

08/09/2022

World News

PSG coach Galtier plays down private jet comments as 'a bad joke'

PSG coach Christophe Galtier's sarcastic response when asked why his squad had flown from Paris to Nantes, a 2-hour train journey, prompted an angry backlash.

07/09/2022

France

Torrential rain and floods put much of southern France on orange alert

Torrential rain and thunderstorms have led to flooding in southern France and with 13 departments still on orange alert

07/09/2022

My Europe Series

'If I want a shower, I boil a kettle': Spain strife over soaring bills

In just two years, the average household electricity bill has gone up from €780 a year to €1,371, according to the Spanish consumer organisation OCU.

07/09/2022

Ecotech

World’s first ‘zero particle’ ferry launches in Marseille

The ferry boasts an innovative filter that reduces particle pollution by 99.9 per cent.

07/09/2022

World News

Lithuania offers a large support package on energy prices

Up against an energy price catastrophe, the Lithuanian government will present a package of financial support which they say will be among the largest in the EU measured by the share of GDP.

07/09/2022

France

Fury as France closes 30 swimming pools amid soaring heating bills

It comes as French president Emmanuel Macron has called for a 10% cut in the country’s energy use to avoid the risk of rationing and cuts this winter.

06/09/2022

France

Urban lighting switch off sets an example to follow

In the face of the energy crisis, many urban authorities are limiting the lighting of public buildings. The measure is designed to make savings, but also to act as an example to others.

05/09/2022

France

Eight people go on trial in France over 2016 Nice truck attack

86 people were killed and more than 400 others injured in the second deadliest attack on French soil.

05/09/2022

France

France's EDF plans to restart its entire nuclear fleet by early 2023

According to EDF's projections, 27 nuclear reactors must restart by the end of December, followed by five others between early January and mid-February 2023. However, many question the company's ability to do it, especially for the 12 reactors stopped for stress corrosion.

04/09/2022

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More than 1,200 rowers embarked on the Seine at dawn for a rowing trip

More than 1,200 rowers embarked on the Seine at dawn for a rowing trip from the Sèvres Bridge (Hauts-de-Seine). Dutch, Spanish, Norman or even from the Ile-de-France, the 242 crews discover the Parisian monuments from a new perspective.

04/09/2022

Culture news

Deauville American Film Festival: star-spangled cinema

From indie US cinema to 2022 festival favourites, this year’s selection is an eye-wateringly strong one, with 13 films in main competition and plenty of stars gracing the popular northern city on the Normandy coast.

02/09/2022

Mobility

All you need to know about France’s autonomous driving laws

Here’s everything you need to know about what you can and can’t do while driving in France.

01/09/2022