The most foreign and intrinsically intimate place I have ever been to is Paris. I did not realise just how much British, or specifically English culture is such a strong influence globally until I went…
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#Travel: What’s New in France for 2019
France is always an exciting destination but the year ahead promises a buffet of intriguing events beyond the capitol. Read on for the top reasons to pack your bags and book a flight: NORMANDY –…
France’s health system to reimburse cost of condoms in fight against STDs
The French government said Tuesday it would take the rare step of reimbursing prescription-bought condoms to combat the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.The measure, which covers French-made Eden condoms obtained on prescription…
Trevor Noah’s gibe over ‘African-ness’ of World Cup victors sparks wider debate
A light-hearted quip about a soccer team has sparked a serious debate about identity politics and the merits of France’s “colorblind” republican model versus American multiculturalism. When the host of American television’s popular “The Daily…
Beyoncé and Jay-Z screen World Cup final at Paris concert
Beyoncé and Jay-Z showed their support for France by screening the World Cup final before their Paris concert on Sunday (15.07.18). As part of their ‘On the Run II Tour’ the Carters performed at the…
‘Spiderman’ child rescuer joins Paris fire brigade as citizenship awaits
Mamoudou Gassama, the 22-year-old Malian “Spiderman” feted for saving a child hanging from a balcony, took his first step toward French citizenship Tuesday and joined the fire brigade as accolades continued to pour in over…
‘Spiderman’ of Paris: folk hero fresh off migrant trail
Mamoudou Gassama, the young Malian hailed as a hero in France for scaling a multi-storey building to rescue a child hanging from a balcony, is no stranger to danger. The 22-year-old “Spiderman”, who was honoured…
Now’s the time: three bottles of 1774 vintage wine on sale in France
Tucked away in a vaulted cellar of eastern France for eight generations, they may be the oldest bottles of wine available for purchase: three bottles of “Vin Jaune” (yellow wine) dating from 1774 which will…
Troubled fashion label Lanvin to get a makeover
Troubled French fashion house Lanvin is to be relaunched before the end of the year, with plans to expand into accessories and other luxury goods, the label told AFP on Tuesday. The oldest Paris couture…
Global appetite for croissants leaves French short of butter
French pastries, like croissants and pains au chocolat, along with their core ingredient – butter – have taken the world by storm to the point that France is now experiencing a shortage of the dairy…