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5 hours ago

Your ticket to the Louvre just went up 45%. Here's what to know for your next Paris trip | Fortune

The Louvre raised admission for most non-European visitors from 22 euros to 32 euros, a 45% increase, citing differentiated national pricing and financial strains.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
9 hours ago

OPINION: French farmers are suffering from decades of government hypocrisy

France is a great trading nation. France is the world's sixth largest food exporter. Why are French farmers and French politicians so viscerally hostile to trade? French farmers get over 9 billion a year in subsidies from Brussels, more than any other country. And yet they oppose any EU trade agreement which would help other industries but might provide limited competition to farmers.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

France bans 10 far-right UK activists for targeting migrant boats

France has banned 10 British anti-migrant activists for attempting to stop migrants and asylum seekers from crossing into the United Kingdom on small boats, the French Ministry of Interior has announced. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry said it had been alerted to the actions of activists with the so-called Raise the Colours group, searching for and destroying small boats and engaging in propaganda activity on the northern French coast.
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fromThe Local France
10 hours ago
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Protesting farmers leave Paris, but more block Toulouse airport

Farmers continue nationwide blockades, including Toulouse airport, rejecting current government offers despite a promised emergency agricultural law and €300-million support package.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 days ago
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Inside France: Tractor convoys, skiing in La Rochelle and ping pong

French farmers restarted tractor protests in Paris and Brussels opposing the EU-Mercosur deal, while Lumpy Skin Disease outbreaks affected livestock displays and representation.
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fromThe Local France
10 hours ago

France deports 10 British anti-migrant activists

France served deportation orders banning 10 far-right British activists involved in searching for and destroying small boats and anti-migrant actions along the Channel coast.
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fromHiP Paris Blog
2 hours ago

6 Ways to Fast Track Learning French in Paris

Practising basic French in Paris through lessons and everyday interactions accelerates cultural integration and improves social access.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
6 hours ago

Explained: France's new museum prices for tourists and residents

It was announced in 2025 but came into effect from the start of 2026 - French museums can now charge higher prices to visitors from non-EU countries. There are, however, exemptions for non-EU citizens who are resident in France, as well as concession prices plus a number of groups who qualify for free entry. Here's a breakdown of the new rules;
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Denmark and Greenland prepare for US talks as Trump says territory's PM has a big problem' Europe live

France will open a consulate in Greenland on 6 February to signal greater political and scientific presence as US interest in the territory rises; Greenland favors Denmark, NATO, EU.
fromThe Local France
9 hours ago

French court fines Credit Suisse 910,000 for discriminating against pregnant employee

The plaintiff, hired in 2009 as a vice president in the French branch of Credit Suisse's UK operations, believed she had been discriminated against "because of her sex, her pregnancy and her status as a mother". In court, she cited about 10 incidents to support her claim, including "structural sex discrimination within the company" and the "sudden termination of her variable compensation coinciding with her pregnancy".
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fromThe Local France
4 hours ago

What's the latest on rollout of Eurostar, Eurotunnel and Dover EES border checks?

The roll out of Europe's EES biometric border system was due to be stepped up this week across Europe, but what does that mean for travellers heading between France and the UK via Dover, the Eurotunnel or Eurostar terminals? Passengers might have expected longer waits at some French border crossing points from this week, as registrations for the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), the new EU digital border system, were due to be stepped up in line with phased rollout plans.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago
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France: Le Pen in court to appeal 2027 election ban

Marine Le Pen appeals a five-year election ban stemming from an EU funds fraud conviction to preserve eligibility for a 2027 presidential bid.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
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Can Marine Le Pen run in France's 2027 presidential election?

Marine Le Pen is appealing a conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds while facing a potential presidential run in 2027.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Year-end race for Drahi's SFR could set tone for EU telecoms consolidation in 2026

New non-binding bids for parts of Altice France's SFR could force Bouygues, Iliad and Orange to raise offers and trigger consolidation in Europe's telecoms sector.
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fromThe Local France
1 day ago

France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again

France's greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.6% in 2025, leaving the country off track to meet 2030 and 2050 climate targets.
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

Saint Tropez Is About To Experience the White Lotus effect

Since its debut in 2021, The White Lotus has become an unlikely kingmaker in the world of high-end travel. Each season's setting, from Hawaii to Sicily, has enjoyed a measurable boost in desirability, with hotels and destinations finding themselves reframed through the show's glossy, satirical lens. Equal parts escapism and social commentary, the series has proven especially potent in shaping where affluent travelers want to be seen next.
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fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Former French police officers face jail time for cocaine scheme

Paris prosecutors on Monday requested six-year prison sentences for two former narcotics squad police officers who replaced confiscated cocaine with sugar paste. The defendants, Thierry C, 60, and Christophe J, 50, were members of the French capital's nighttime anti-drugs taskforce but were expelled from the police following their arrests in December 2022. Along with prison sentences, the prosecutor requested the confiscation of €600,000 from the bank account of Thierry C. and a €200,000 fine against Christophe J.
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fromThe Good Life France
1 day ago

Top tips for applying for French Citizenship - The Good Life France

Applicants must satisfy strict residency, language, employment, integration, and documentation requirements to obtain French citizenship.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Charlie Hebdo tried to humiliate me. Instead it debased the freedom of speech it symbolises | Rokhaya Diallo

The satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, known globally and tragically for being the target of an Islamist attack in 2015 published a caricature of me. And it was appallingly racist. A huge, toothy grin, an enormous mouth, the cartoon depicts me dancing on a stage before an audience of laughing white men, adorned with a banana belt on a largely exposed body. The headline: The Rokhaya Diallo Show: Mocking secularism around the world.
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fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Tuesday's French rail strike to disrupt local services

CGT and Sud called a one-day strike on 13 December for a €400 pay rise, likely causing limited disruption mainly to TER and suburban RER/Transilien.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 days ago

Avalanche risk: Is it still safe to ski in the French Alps?

Off-piste skiing in the French Alps is currently unsafe due to high avalanche risk; resorts recommend staying within secured areas.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
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Harmattan AI raises $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation, becomes defense unicorn | TechCrunch

fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago
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$14 billion AI startup Mistral - Europe's answer to OpenAI - lands French military deal as the region bets on homegrown tech

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2 days ago
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Harmattan AI raises $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation, becomes defense unicorn | TechCrunch

fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago
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$14 billion AI startup Mistral - Europe's answer to OpenAI - lands French military deal as the region bets on homegrown tech

fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Egg shortages continue in France despite 'chicken boost' plan

Many French supermarkets have empty shelves in the egg section, with retailers blaming bad weather and bird flu for the shortages. In recent weeks many consumers in France have reported egg shortages, with pictures of empty shelves shared on social media. Retailers say that a long-term problem has been made worse by recent outbreaks of bird flu, coupled with the snowy weather that hit France last week, causing widespread transport disruption.
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fromExchangewire
2 days ago

goTom Strengthens Team With Key Hires in Commercial Development & Product Management

goTom continues its strategic growth trajectory in 2026, investing in expertise, international expansion and product innovation to further consolidate its position as a leading European SaaS platform for digital ad sales management. Today (12th January, 2025), the company welcomes three new team members: Yasin Korkmaz joins as senior account executive, Laurent Meuzard takes on the role of country director for France, and Megan Balschun strengthens the product team as product manager.
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fromThe Local France
3 days ago

Driving rules, Brexit, and the Clooneys: 6 essential articles for life in France

British residents in France should update post‑Brexit residency cards to obtain permanent status; 2026 brings new driving laws, holiday planning, shopping rights, and citizenship pathways.
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fromForbes
3 days ago

Energy Stocks Enter 2026 On Uneven Ground After A Surprising 2025

The S&P 500 returned 16.4% in 2025, led by Technology, Communication Services, and Industrials, while Energy lagged with 7.9% and wide dispersion.
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fromIndependent
3 days ago

The Antoine Frisch interview: 'I don't regret not getting capped by Ireland, it was always my dream to play for France'

Antoine Frisch will miss his planned reunion with former Munster team-mates because a persistent foot injury since his move to Toulon has sidelined him.
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fromIndependent
3 days ago

Munster's late comeback falls agonisingly short as Toulon snatch dramatic late victory

Toulon narrowly beat Munster 27-25, preserving their unbeaten home record as Munster's late comeback fell just short despite two late tries.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

We left the Bay Area to care for my mother-in-law in the South of France. The visa was easy - everything else wasn't.

A family moved from the Bay Area to France in 2023 to care for an Alzheimer’s-affected relative while pursuing a more balanced life for their young children.
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fromThe Local France
4 days ago

French parties pile pressure on Macron's government

Two French parties filed no-confidence motions against President Macron's government amid political deadlock following 2024 snap polls.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Paris returns to the epicenter of artistic luxury: It is once again the art capital it was in the early 20th century'

Paris’s cultural scene is resurging through private investment, shifting toward luxury-focused, market-driven institutions and away from traditional public cultural models.
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

Frenchman fined for cracking egg on far-right leader's head

A French court on Friday handed a suspended sentence to a 74-year-old man who last year broke an egg on the head of the leader of France's main far-right party -- and possible presidential candidate -- Jordan Bardella. It also ordered the retired farmer, identified in court as Jean-Paul, to pay a €1,000 ($1,160) fine, as well as damages to Bardella of €500 for harming his image and €600 to contribute to his legal fees.
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fromDataBreaches.Net
4 days ago

Basketball player arrested for alleged ransomware ties freed in Russia-France prisoner swap - DataBreaches.Net

Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian basketball player accused of negotiating for a ransomware gang, was freed in a prisoner exchange between Russia and France.
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fromThe Local France
4 days ago

Storms spark travel mayhem and power cuts in northern Europe

Gale-force storms swept northern Europe, causing fatalities, widespread travel disruption, school closures, and power outages affecting hundreds of thousands in freezing conditions.
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fromThe Local France
5 days ago

La Belle Vie: French cuisine, Paris in the snow and fun for 2026

Traditional French cuisine and bistros embody deep family and national culture, with Macron seeking UNESCO recognition while Paris experiences wintry charm.
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fromThe Local France
5 days ago

French opposition parties file no confidence motions over EU deal

Two French parties will file no-confidence motions against Emmanuel Macron's government over the EU-Mercosur trade deal despite France's announced vote against the accord.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

France taps out as G7 summit moved to avoid clash with White House UFC event

France has delayed this year's Group of 7 summit by one day to avoid a scheduling conflict with an Ultimate Fighting Championship fight card planned at the White House on 14 June, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the G7's preparations. The summit, hosted by France in the Alpine resort town of Evian-les-Bains, was originally scheduled for 14 to 16 June, a date that coincides with US Flag Day and US president Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Photos show snow and ice hitting parts of Europe

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
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fromThe Local France
5 days ago

France has the right to say 'no' to America, Paris says

France asserts the right to refuse U.S. proposals it finds unacceptable, warning that European unity and democratic resilience face external and internal threats.
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fromThe Local France
5 days ago

EU countries override France to greenlight Mercosur trade deal

EU member states approved an EU–Mercosur trade deal to create a 700-million-person free trade area removing tariffs on over 90% of products.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Germany braces for more heavy snowfall as Storm Goretti hits northern Europe

Record winds cut power to hundreds of thousands in France, caused injuries and travel disruption; heavy snow, high winds and extreme cold are expected in Germany.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Italy gives key support to fraught EU trade deal with South American nations next to Venezuela

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism through donations while reporting on issues like reproductive rights, climate and investigative stories; Italy backed the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

EU states back controversial Mercosur deal with Latin American countries

EU member states approved a landmark Mercosur free-trade deal with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, sparking widespread protests and political opposition over environmental and farming concerns.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Winter storm slams UK and France, disrupting travel and leaving tens of thousands without power

Donations fund independent journalism covering reproductive rights, climate, Big Tech, and on-the-ground reporting of breaking events such as Storm Goretti power outages.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
6 days ago

PODCAST: France takes fight to social media and how the Clooneys became French

France faces nationwide strikes, a proposed ban on social media for under-15s and debate over George Clooney's newly acquired French citizenship.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Macron responds to Trump: We are being subjected to neocolonial aggressiveness'

We are living in a world of great powers, with a real temptation to divide up the world, Macron said. We are being subjected to neocolonial aggressiveness by certain parties. The president's words arrive less than a week after the United States attacked Caracas and captured the Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Macron's statement also comes after the Trump administration insisted on a possible annexation of Greenland.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
5 days ago

Diplomatic Breakthrough: Paris And Moscow Trade Detainees In High-Profile Swap

Russia freed French researcher Laurent Vinatier in exchange for Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, who is wanted by the United States on hacking-related charges.
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

19 dual-nationals stripped of French passports in 2025

In total, 19 dual nationals were stripped of their French passports in 2025, according to figures published in the police gazette l'Essor de la gendarmerie. The process followed convictions in the French courts, all for terrorism-related offences. The figures represent a fall on the previous year, when 41 people had their French passports removed. In 2023, 11 dual nationals lost their French citizenship, in 2022 six did, and four each in 2021 and 2020.
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fromThe Local France
6 days ago

Frenchwoman accused of libel over Nazi 'collaborator' family novel

It's a fact: I grew up in a collaborationist family. They all were - to varying degrees,
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Coalition of the willing must be robust' to deal with Russia, warns ex-US general

Ben Hodges said the proposed multinational force, discussed this week by the British and French leaders with Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris, had to be robust enough to deal with likely Kremlin-orchestrated provocations. The coalition of the willing has to have real force and rules of engagement that allow it to immediately react and respond to any violations, he said. Captains can't be having to call back to Paris or London to find out how to deal with a Russian drone.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Paris landmarks see record tourist numbers in 2025

Paris museums and monuments saw record visitor increases in 2025, driven by younger tourists and high attendance at Notre Dame, Louvre and Eiffel Tower.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

ANALYSIS: Emmanuel Macron - a French 'Nero' or misunderstood visionary?

Emmanuel Macron enters his final year weakened by loss of parliamentary majority, low approval ratings, and multiple domestic and international crises.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Five dead, flights cancelled as snow and ice wreak havoc across Europe

Severe winter weather in France and the Netherlands caused multiple deaths, major travel disruptions and airport closures, while journalism funding appeals emphasize free-access reporting.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Brigitte Bardot laid to rest in funeral ceremony broadcast across Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot died aged 91 of cancer; funeral in Saint-Tropez attended by Marine Le Pen, reflecting her later far-right political alignment.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French landlord handed jail term for renting out tiny, mouldy, windowless apartment

A Marseille landlord received a two-year suspended sentence and €20,000 fine for renting a mouldy, windowless basement that violated habitability standards.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The UK's pledge to send troops to Ukraine is no magic wand - but it is a step forward

UK and France plan to station troops and build military hubs in Ukraine if a peace deal is signed, offering crucial security guarantees for Kyiv.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

First flight of 2026 under UK one in, one out' asylum scheme cancelled

A Home Office 'one in, one out' deportation flight to France was cancelled, with detainees alleging arbitrary, discriminatory detention and lack of explanation.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Europe faces transport chaos as deadly cold snap persists

Airports in Paris and Amsterdam were the worst affected, with the Dutch authorities saying more than 1,000 travellers had been forced to spend the night at Schiphol, one of Europe's busiest hubs. Six people have died in weather-related accidents as the continent reels from the most bitter cold snap of the winter so far. Five of those deaths were confirmed in France on Tuesday, while a woman died in Bosnia as heavy snow and rain sparked floods and power outages across the Balkans.
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fromThe Good Life France
1 week ago

Move to France from the UK and start a business - The Good Life France

British citizens can move to France and start a self-employed business but must obtain appropriate long-stay and self-employment visas and complete increased post-Brexit administration.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I moved to France 8 years ago. The first few months were filled with challenges and surprises - especially at work.

Adjusting to French workplace and social norms, including formal address, greeting rituals, and different job remits, presents steep challenges for foreign newcomers.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

What a large-scale citizen survey reveals about water quality in France

Citizen-collected water tests across France revealed strong local chemical variability, including acidic volcanic waters and elevated copper in some urban areas.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French 'hypnotherapist' accused of raping 14 women goes on trial

A French dance teacher faces trial accused of drugging, raping multiple women over a decade and secretly filming some assaults; he admitted to several charges.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Six people die as snow, ice and freezing temperatures wreak havoc in Europe

Severe winter weather across Europe caused at least six deaths, heavy snowfall, subzero temperatures, widespread travel disruptions, airport closures, and suspended rail services.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Tree disposal, 2026 changes, and the winter sales: 6 essential articles for life in France

How to properly get rid of your Christmas tree, are Christmas cash gifts taxable? Everything that changes in 2026 for foreigners in France, all you need to know about the winter sales, and the cost of French citizenship if you're not Amal and George Clooney We start with one of the crucial practicalities of January. With Christmas over and the rush back to work and school officially starting on Monday,
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

Flights cancelled and traffic blocked as snow hits Paris

The French civil aviation authority has reportedly asked airlines to reduce by 15 percent flights in an out of Paris' three airports (Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais), leading to some cancellations. Anyone with a flight is advised to contact their airline before travelling to the airport. Other arrivals into Paris were delayed because of the snow, although flights are still taking off and landing in Paris. A cyclist walks on the snow-blanketed Champs-de-Mars in Paris on January 5, 2026.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French court jails one over cyber harassment of Brigitte Macron

Ten people convicted for cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron; suspended sentences, mandatory online hate-speech courses, and temporary social-media suspensions for spreading false gender and paedophilia claims.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French restaurant fined 8k for refusing to serve tap water

A restaurant has been fined €8,000 for refusing to serve tap water, contrary to French law which says that free tap water must always be available if requested. The restaurant in the upmarket ski resort of Val Thorens has been fined €8,000 by the country's anti-fraud office, for telling customers that tap water was not available in the establishment. A press release from the Direction générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation et de la Répression des fraudes (DGCCRF), said that the restaurant, Les Aiguilles du Péclet in Val Thorens,
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Paris court finds 10 guilty of harassing Brigitte Macron online

A Paris court has found 10 people guilty of online harassment of the French first lady, Brigitte Macron, by posting or reposting malicious comments on social media that claimed falsely that she was a man. Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, including a school sports teacher, an art gallery owner and a publicist, were on Monday given sentences ranging from a compulsory course in understanding online harassment to an eight-month suspended prison sentence.
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fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Who Owns Public Space? Three Active Models of Shared Management Shaping Urban Commons in Europe and New York

Public space is often understood as belonging to no one in particular, collectively accessible yet institutionally maintained, yet a growing number of initiatives are challenging this assumption by testing shared management and distributed ownership models. In Paris, Adoptez un banc introduces a sponsorship-based approach, allowing individuals and groups to support temporarily and symbolically claim responsibility for historic public furniture without compromising its collective use.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

7,000-year-old underwater wall raises questions about ancient engineering - and lost-city legends

Nine meters (30 feet) beneath the waves, they found it: a vast, man-made stone wall, averaging 20 meters (66 feet) wide and two meters (6.6 feet) tall. The structure consists of some 60 massive granite monoliths, set directly onto the bedrock in pairs at regular intervals. Smaller slabs and packing stones fill in the gaps, locking the whole into a single, deliberate construction. With an estimated total mass of around 3,300 tons, this is the largest underwater structure ever discovered in France.
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