The gilets jaune tragicomedy has had its Act V. It's shown that violence pays in France and that those who say France is impossible to reform might just be right, but it's not over yet, writes John Lichfield.
French police have sent a stark warning to the government after another weekend of violence in cities around the country left them "at breaking point".
Our geographically-savvy readers are probably already aware that Estonia is not part of the Nordics (yet). It is, however, very close to its Nordic neighbours, both physically and culturally.
Groups of defiant "yellow vest" demonstrators faced off with tens of thousands of police around France on Saturday, but their numbers appeared lower on a fifth and decisive weekend.
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The Christmas season is upon us.
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When it comes to the choice of cities in France Grenoble in the south east often goes under the radar but new surveys suggest the "capital of the French Alps" could be the place to live.
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As a collective hysteria threatens to engulf the country, John Lichfield looks at what happens next in France.
Paris is full of streets that have their own unique charm, whether they're stunningly beautiful, played an important role in French history or have a quirky past of their own. But how many of them can you recognise? Take the quiz.
The 'yellow vests' might be getting most of the coverage but they aren't the only ones protesting in France at the moment, with French high school students jumping on the bandwagon to vent grievances of their own.
Whether you want to describe something over the top or no frills, find out what all the fuss is about when people faire des chichis.
Looking for a job in France? Here’s a few thousand to choose from.
Critics will say they have their heads in the sand but many Brits in France are declining to follow official advice and apply for a residency permit.
This will make you want to have an early apéro.
For many of the 1.2 million Brits living in the EU, as well as the 3 million EU citizens in the UK, a no-deal Brexit threatens a spate of life-changing repercussions. And the process is taking a toll on people's mental health.
Paris's annual giant chic picnic broke records on Sunday.
There are a few thousand Australians in France and probably a few more we don't know about. Here's where you're most likely to find them.
Paris comedian Julie Collas sets the record straight about a few of the clichés around Parisians and the city they inhabit.
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday laid a wreath and unveiled a ceremonial plaque at a war memorial in eastern France where the armistice was signed ending World War I.
From abseiling Santas to floating choirs and mechanical elephants, the French do have some unusual customs and events during the festive season that need explaining.
