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2 hours ago

'French Sunday' is the latest viral happiness trend. Here's how to do it the right way-and boost your productivity all week

Unlike Americans, who treat their weekends as a sprint to see who can do the most chores, Sundays are sacred in France-a time to slow down, reset for the week, and do as little as possible. Even protests in France happen every day except Sunday . . . that's how sacred [they] are.
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9 hours ago

France appoints Catherine Pegard as culture minister as Dati departs

Rachida Dati leaves a ministry struggling with budgetary cuts and badly shaken by the stunning theft of the French crown jewels from the Louvre in October. An ongoing parliamentary investigation has underlined the responsibility the ministry bears for the museum's security failings. One day before her own resignation, the Louvre's director Laurence des Cars stepped down.
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fromThe Local France
5 hours ago

Death toll from last summer's French heatwaves nearly 6,000

A total 5,722 people died as a direct result of the summer heat in 2025, the third hottest summer on record and one which featured two severe extended heatwaves in late June/early July and in the middle of August, a Santé Publique France report shows. Of those fatalities, more than 1,900 were attributed directly to heat exposure - which represented 12 percent of all deaths during the periods of high heat.
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fromThe Local France
13 hours ago

Britain has paid France 540 million to counter Channel boats: ministry

Britain has paid France €540 million since 2023 to combat small boat migration across the Channel, contributing 62 percent of total costs while France covers 38 percent.
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fromThe Local France
3 years ago

The essential vocabulary guide for talking about money in French

French offers multiple formal and slang terms for money, from l'argent to colloquial expressions like fric, blé, balles, and boule, with usage varying by formality level and age group.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

What to know as the Louvre gets a new chief after a surprise resignation and a bruising year

The Louvre appointed Christophe Leribault as new director following the previous director's resignation amid multiple institutional crises including a crown jewels heist, security failures, and financial fraud.
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fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Foreigners in France scramble to apply for citizenship before rule change

French citizenship applications doubled in December 2025 as applicants rushed to meet deadlines before new language requirements and civics tests took effect on January 1, 2026.
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fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Swastikas tagged at former Nazi transit camp near Paris

Swastikas were spray-painted on buildings at the Drancy internment camp site in Paris, a former Nazi transit point for 63,000 Jews deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau during World War II.
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Channel Tunnel operator GetLink eyes upsurge in UK-France travel

Thanks to the development of high-speed rail and the slowdown in our capital expenditure, we aim to strengthen the growth of our results over the next decade. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation stood at €859 million, exceeding targets set and reconfirmed last year.
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fromFrenchly
2 days ago

The Best Art Apps for Exploring France - Frenchly

CultureClic is one of the most comprehensive French art apps available. Designed as a mobile-first discovery tool, it maps out more than 1,350 museums across France and highlights hundreds of geolocated artworks, photographs, and historical engravings. The app is particularly strong in Paris but also features content in cities like Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, and Avignon. What sets CultureClic apart is its use of augmented reality, allowing users to visualize artworks and historical documents in context.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Table for one: is eating lunch at work on your own a bad thing?

In France, eating solo is deeply frowned upon. A recent poll found that, while just 12% of French workers over the age of 49 regularly lunched alone, the number shot up to 29% for workers under 25. A 25-year-old worker in the French paper Les Echos described mandatory dining with colleagues as patriarchal, and after she started eating alone, was fired for failing to integrate with her team.
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fromThe Local France
2 days ago

February heat records smashed in south-west France

In the southwest, the mild weather has turned into outright spring heat, with temperatures worthy of May. Temperatures, already high for this season, are climbing further between Tuesday and Wednesday, with readings exceeding 25C at multiple stations.
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fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French chief executive of 2030 Olympic Games becomes latest director to quit

The chief executive of the 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee in the French Alps resigned following irreparable differences with the committee president, marking the fourth senior executive departure in two months.
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fromThe Local France
4 days ago

French government proposes new law to allow bakers to work on May 1st

French government proposes a law allowing boulangeries to open and have employees work on May 1st, relaxing existing May Day legal protections.
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fromThe Local France
4 days ago

'Devouring hydra': French cinema stars warn AI is 'plundering' industry

Thousands of French actors and filmmakers warn AI voice cloning and replication are plundering talent and demand legal protections to safeguard artistic rights.
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fromWorld Wild Schooling
4 days ago

12 Top Places for Digital Nomads in France for Your Dream Remote Work Setup

France offers diverse, digital-nomad-friendly destinations balancing productivity and adventure, from lively cities like Paris to tranquil coastal and rural towns.
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fromThe Local France
4 days ago

8 articles to read before applying for a French 'visitor' visa

Two French visitor visas exist: VLS-T for extended non-resident visits without residency or tax obligations, and VLS-TS for one-year resident status without work rights.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 days ago

Activists hang UK ex-prince's arrest photo in the Louvre

Activists managed to temporarily hang a new picture in Paris' Louvre - the arrest photo of UK royal family member Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The activists from the anti-billionaire collective Everybody Hates Elon arrived at the Paris museum with a copy of the arrest photo of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and stuck it on the wall in one of the galleries. They posted a video about the stunt on Sunday.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Weather tracker: early taste of spring to sweep parts of Europe

Much of northern and western Europe will experience unusually mild, dry conditions with temperatures up to 10–15C above average, while the southeastern US faces a sharp cold snap.
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fromThe Local France
5 days ago

Endless rain, Montpellier, and growing up bilingual: 6 essential articles for life in France

France faces prolonged rain; Paris and Montpellier attract Americans; bilingual upbringing requires balance; 2026 mutuelle hikes can be challenged; selling property incurs hidden costs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

France v Italy: Six Nations rugby union live

France have a 92.2% chance of winning with a predicted score of 41-18; both teams field largely settled backlines while making targeted changes in the forwards.
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fromThe Good Life France
5 days ago

3 City breaks in France - Le Mans, Biarritz, Rochefort - The Good Life France

Le Mans combines motorsport heritage, Roman walls and medieval Plantagenet history, offering racing events, museums, summer light shows and atmospheric historic streets.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Bielle-Biarrey and France power past Italy to keep Six Nations grand slam hopes alive

France pulled clear at the top of the Six Nations table and kept grand slam ambitions with a hard-fought victory over Italy in Lille.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist's death

We are going to summon the United States ambassador to France since the US embassy in France commented on this tragedy, which concerns the national community, Barrot told the French newspaper Le Monde and public broadcasters France Inter and France Info on Sunday. We reject any attempt to use this tragedy for political purposes, he added. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs did not say when Kushner, the father of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, would be summoned.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Nine arrested over killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in France

Nine people were arrested over the fatal beating of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque after an attack at a Lyon protest, with political tensions rising.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

France experiences a record 36 consecutive days of rain

France recorded 36 consecutive days of rain, causing severe flooding, evacuations, power outages, and unusually prolonged heavy rainfall in areas including Corsica.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

France to summon US ambassador after comments about death of far-right activist

French foreign minister will summon the US ambassador over comments about the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque amid warnings of rising radical-left violence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv condemns blackmail' by Hungary and Slovakia in energy supplies dispute

Ukraine's foreign ministry has condemned what it describes as ultimatums and blackmail by Hungary and Slovakia on Saturday, after both governments threatened to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine unless Kyiv restarts flows of Russian oil. Hungary has also threatened to block a 90bn Ukrainian war loan. Shipments of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia have been cut off since 27 January, when Kyiv says a Russian drone strike hit pipeline equipment in western Ukraine.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago
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France arrests nine in right-wing activist's death

Nine suspects were arrested in France over the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon; six suspected of participating, three of aiding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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French police launch murder inquiry after far-right activist's death in Lyon

A 23-year-old far-right activist, Quentin Deranque, died after being assaulted by masked attackers during clashes at a university protest, prompting a murder inquiry.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Macron orders review of violent activist groups after fatal beating of far-right activist

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.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Soldier accidentally shot dead during drinking game at barracks

A French soldier, Alexandre Lanckbeen, died after being accidentally shot in the head during a drunken evening at a barracks near Paris. The incident occurred on 14 February at the Percy Military Training Hospital in Clamart, where alcohol consumption is prohibited. Soldiers had obtained alcohol and were drinking when a loaded handgun was discharged during a reaction game, striking Lanckbeen. Lanckbeen was taken to hospital but subsequently died from his wounds.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Your views: 'We must be willing to participate the same way French locals do'

Rising administrative, financial, and integration demands are making France harder for foreigners to settle, prompting debate about fairness, transparency, and bilingual identity.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I moved from New York to France for my wife's career. Her life has changed, but I'm surprised how little mine has.

We're a 10-minute walk from the Palace of Versailles. My wife attends ISIPCA, one of the most prestigious graduate perfumery programs in the world, and I'm an American writer living right outside Paris. It may sound glamorous, but my daily routine hasn't really changed. Before our move in October, I sat in front of a computer all day. After our move, my life has looked pretty much the same.
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fromwww.esquire.com
6 days ago

The 11 Best Colognes You Can Buy at Sephora

Burberry's Hero eau de toilette is a great pick for a classic, everyday cologne. It's masculine and woody, with base notes of cedarwood. Add a burst of freshness at the top from bergamot and juniper, and the result is crisp, deep, and a little spicy. Fragrance Family Woody, spicy Notes Bergamot, juniper, black pepper, Atlas cedar, Virginia cedar, Himalayan cedar Sizes 1.6 oz, 3.3 oz, 5 oz
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

PODCAST: France fears more political violence and record rainfall leaves the country under water

France faced deadly storms and avalanches, political unrest after a far-right activist's death, citizenship-rule effects on youth, new US healthcare fees, and Salon de l'Agriculture.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

'Systemic failures' led to Louvre robbery, inquiry finds

Systemic security and management failures at the Louvre enabled an €88 million crown jewels theft and prompted calls for Laurence des Cars to step down.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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French prosecutor seeks murder charges over killing of far-right activist

Seven suspects face requested murder charges after a 23-year-old far-right activist died following a violent attack at a Lyon protest, stoking international political tensions.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago
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France opens murder probe into right-wing activist's death

A 23-year-old far-right activist, Quentin Deranque, died after a street attack in Lyon; authorities opened a murder probe into a politically charged assault.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French prosecutor seeks murder charges for seven suspects in far-right activist killing

Seven men face requested intentional homicide charges after the fatal beating of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon; suspects remain in custody.
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fromThe Good Life France
1 week ago

Grenoble - a great Winter mountain and city break destination - The Good Life France

Grenoble combines easy train access with vibrant city culture, historic landmarks, direct mountain access, alpine restaurants, and nearby ski resorts for attractive winter breaks.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

French transport police to trial stun guns on trains

Several hundred railway and Paris Metro officers will be experimentally armed with stun guns to increase security, reduce firearm use, and protect passengers and staff.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Hacker accesses info on 1.2 mn French bank accounts

Since the end of January, the hacker used the stolen credentials of an official to access and consult "parts of the file of all of the accounts open in French banks and which contains personal data such as bank account numbers, name of the account holder, address and in certain cases the account owner's tax number," the ministry said in a statement.
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fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

1.2M Bank Accounts Exposed in French National Bank Account Registry Breach

A breach of France's FICOBA exposed credentials and potentially 1.2 million bank accounts including IBANs and personal identity information.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Polish bishop on trial over alleged delays in reporting claims of child abuse by priests

A Polish bishop faces trial for allegedly not reporting priests' sexual abuse, amid decades of clergy cover-ups that have damaged the Catholic hierarchy's credibility.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Airbus suggests split solution for Europe's faltering fighter jet programme

Airbus proposes splitting the FCAS next-generation fighter into two separate warplanes to preserve the wider programme amid Airbus–Dassault and national disagreements.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

One in, one out': what has happened to asylum seekers forced to return to France?

The UK–France 'one in, one out' treaty returns too few migrants, while many continue crossing, leaving returnees distressed and raising international law concerns.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Avalanches, deaths and a train crash: Why Europe's mountains are dangerous right now

Europe's mountains have experienced a surge in deadly avalanches this season, causing numerous fatalities and prompting severe weather and avalanche warnings.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French hard-left party says evacuates Paris HQ after 'bomb threat'

France's hard-left France Unbowed party said Wednesday it had to evacuate its Paris headquarters following a "bomb threat", after it was accused of partial responsibility in the killing of a far-right activist.
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fromFortune
1 week ago
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Louvre director says 'some issues of fraud' are inevitable at the giant, ancient Paris museum | Fortune

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Louvre director says 'some issues of fraud' are inevitable at the giant, ancient Paris museum | Fortune

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1 week ago

OPINION: Macron's offer to 'extend' the French nuclear umbrella to Europe is fraught with problems

France has offered to 'extend' its nuclear umbrella to other European countries without actually 'sharing' it. How can that work, asks John Lichfield. This will be the subject of a speech by President Emmanuel Macron in the next two weeks which could be one of the most important speeches in European history. Or a damp squib. Macron has promised to update France's nuclear doctrine. In other words, he will revisit the rules which have governed use of France's force de frappe or nuclear deterrent
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French rail union files strike notice for February holiday getaway weekend

Sud-Rail train conductors in the Paris region have filed a strike notice for February 20–22, risking disruption during the start of school holidays.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French court sentences man for upskirting in Senate

Former Senate adviser given one-year suspended sentence for up-skirt photographs, fired and banned from the Senate, and ordered to undergo psychological treatment.
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fromFrenchly
1 week ago

The Best Things to Do in Perpignan - Frenchly

Perpignan blends French and Catalan culture with warm Mediterranean climate, historic architecture, and a relaxed pace, offering easy access to beaches and mountains.
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fromRMNB
1 week ago

Pierre Crinon now facing criminal charges in France for prior incident involving goaltender after fight with Tom Wilson revived prosecutorial complaint

Pierre Crinon faces criminal prosecution in Grenoble for a prior November incident after repeating violent conduct at the 2026 Olympics.
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fromReadWrite
1 week ago

France's ANJ urges restraint on World Cup betting ads

France's gambling regulator urges betting companies and media partners to limit World Cup-related advertising to prevent over-exposure and protect vulnerable groups.
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fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 week ago

Mistral AI buys cloud startup Koyeb

Mistral acquires Koyeb to combine AI models with serverless infrastructure, enabling end-to-end model training, deployment, and inference independent of U.S. hyperscalers.
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fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Mistral AI secures its first acquisition with Koyeb

Mistral AI acquired serverless provider Koyeb to boost compute infrastructure, scale AI workloads, and accelerate building an AI cloud while expanding engineering capacity.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

France's Macron in India to boost Rafale deal talks, AI ties

Macron visits India to strengthen defense and AI ties and advance a potential $40 billion Rafale and maritime patrol aircraft procurement.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I felt betrayed, naked': did a prize-winning novelist steal a woman's life story?

The Goncourt prize win intensified tensions between France and Algeria, revealing political repression, Western Sahara disputes, and effects on publishing and cultural exchange.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

'Made in Europe': New Push to buy European causes splits in bloc

The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, will next week propose new rules that are expected to include a requirement for companies in strategic sectors to produce in Europe if they want to receive public money. But the definition of "European preference" has triggered debate, with calls especially from France for more "Made in Europe", while other EU states such as Germany call for "Made with Europe".
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1 week ago

France: Macron's pro-business agenda hit by budget chaos

"France finally has a budget,"
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fromSoccer News
1 week ago

Lyon 2-0 Nice: Tolisso and Nartey help hosts close gap at Ligue 1 summit - Soccer News

Lyon beat Nice 2-0 with goals from Corentin Tolisso and Noah Nartey, moving within six points of PSG and extending their winning run.
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1 week ago

Cambodia hopes French maps will vindicate it in Thai row

This month, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet wrote to French President Emmanuel Macron, saying that Phnom Penh would also welcome expertise and advisory support from the former colonial power. "The prime minister firmly believes that France's continued engagement will serve the shared objective of achieving a just and lasting solution, allowing the Cambodian and Thai peoples to live side by side in peace, security, good neighborliness and prosperity for generations to come," Cambodia's Foreign Ministry said in a press release.
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