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Illegal rave draws 20,000 to ‘dangerous’ military site in France
Around 20,000 partygoers gathered on Saturday for an illegal rave at a military site in France, defying warnings about the...
Why is May 1 a paid public holiday in France? The history of a hard-won celebration
Public holiday, day of protest, sprigs of lily of the valley: May 1 is a unique annual event in France,...
La Belle Vie: Seafood festivals to choosing trains over planes
From a Brittany weekend to choosing train travel this summer - this week’s La Belle Vie newsletter offers an essential...
Seafood and veggie tide inundates dining tables on the Basque coast
Since the first lockdown in 2020, the number of restaurants in Biarritz, in the French Basque Country, has soared. From...
Inside France: The love lives of French politicians and an alternative Francophone USA
From the latest on French politicians' love lives to Paris bee colonies and America's alternative future of speaking French, Inside...
Ruth Gruenthal, 103-year-old Holocaust survivor, reclaims her German citizenship
LETTER FROM BERLIN At 103, Ruth Gruenthal was not especially enthusiastic about regaining the German citizenship that was taken from...
What to do if you find a bee, wasp or hornet nest on your French property
The last thing you want to discover is that bees, wasps or hornets have made a nest in or around...
Senegal’s lawyers face a dilemma as new anti-LGBTQ+ law takes effect
"Homosexuals will no longer breathe in this country," threatened Diaraye Bâ, a member of parliament from African Patriots of Senegal...
French Expression of the Day: Mettre de l’eau dans son vin
This French expression isn't actually about putting water in your wine. Why do I need to know mettre de l'eau...
Baguettes take center stage on France’s Labor Day as government encourages bakers to work
French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants with government backing Friday, May 1, defying labor unions arguing that May...
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