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Where are France’s most and least friendly cities?

France is a country beloved by millions, but its people have a reputation for perhaps not being the most friendly bunch. A new survey has asked the French what they think of this stereotype and where they think you should visit (and avoid) if you want a warm welcome.

21/11/2023

World News

Injury may have ended French skipper Antoine Dupont's Rugby World Cup

Namibia's Johan Deysel was sent off for the high tackle on scrum-half Dupont which came when the host nation were winning 54-0.

22/09/2023

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WATCH: Toulouse players return home after Top 14 title

Rugby players from the Stade Tolousain, who won the 22nd French championship in the club's history, arrive at the Place du Capitole.

19/06/2023

France

Thousands march in protest at new A69 motorway in France

French environmental protestors gathered in south-west France to show their anger at a new motorway plan they say will generate more pollution while also destroying natural habitats.

22/04/2023

Cult

Cartoon Forum: Europe's biggest animation event

The biggest annual animation showcase in Europe, the Cartoon Forum, rolled into Toulose again and proucers from around the world gathered to pitch their projects. Since its cre­ation in 1990, 922 series have found financ­ing, rep­re­sent­ing a total bud­get of 3.95 bil­lion EUR.

23/09/2022

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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

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Horse-dragon from China captivates crowd in Toulouse

Meet Long Ma, a 45-ton dragon-horse inspired by a Chinese legend and created by François Delaroziere and the Compagnie La Machine. He took to the streets of Toulouse for the first time on Saturday.

18/04/2022

France

Man arrested over 'improvised explosive device' in Toulouse cathedral

Authorities evacuated the church during Morning Mass after a suspect entered and left a suspicious package.

08/04/2022

France

France marks 10th anniversary of antisemitic shootings in Toulouse

Seven people — including three children — were killed in a series of shootings in southwestern France in March 2012.

20/03/2022

France

France marks 20th anniversary of deadly Toulouse factory explosion

Thirty-one people were killed in an explosion at the AZF fertiliser factory in Toulouse in 2001.

21/09/2021

France

Vandals attack French vaccination centre and destroy 500 COVID vials

A COVID vaccination centre near Toulouse in France was vandalised and around 500 vials were destroyed.

17/08/2021

World News

Two dead and several injured after bridge collapses in France

A suspension bridge near Toulouse collapsed as a lorry, a car and possibly a van were crossing

18/11/2019

France

Rugby league player found dead in French hotel room after team debut

British rugby league player Archie Bruce, 20, was found dead in his hotel bedroom on Sunday after making his team debut in game a against Toulouse.

18/08/2019

France

Teenage gunman releases hostages after hours-long siege

An armed teenager with links to France's yellow vest movement took several people hostage in Toulouse on Tuesday evening

08/05/2019

France

Micro-plastics not just bad for the oceans, they're now in the air

A new study from Toulouse University shows that there are atmospheric micro-plastics. A five-month study carried out in the French Pyrenees showed that micro-plastics can travel a distance of up to 95 kilometres.

17/04/2019

France

Yellow vest protesters gather for 17th consecutive week

Yellow vest protesters gathered in several locations across France on Saturday for the movement's 17th consecutive week of demonstrations

09/03/2019