A culinary show planned for the end of September in Paris has been cancelled for security reasons, its organizers said on Wednesday. This is the latest in a long line of events to be called off over terror fears as the country remains under a state of emergency.
Like many administrative tasks in France, getting citizenship through marriage isn't a walk in the park. But if you're looking to do it, here's our guide.
For a city swathed in shades of grey, there sure are a lot of gorgeous and colourful doors in Paris. Here are ten of the most unique and beautiful doors to walk through, or at least to feast your eyes on.
The finishing touches were being put Friday to a breathtaking installation about power by Chinese artist Huang Yong Ping which has a 133-ton snake threatening a triumphal arch made from shipping containers topped with a giant Napoleon hat.
Lyon resident Ahmed Ziani, who has been buying and selling art after losing his job as a mechanic, may have stumbled across a long-lost masterpiece by French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
One of the world's biggest private art collections is to be housed in a new Paris museum within a stone's throw of the Louvre, a French billionaire said on Wednesday.
There was an almighty uproar on Thursday when the French learned the circumflex was on its way out and hundreds of words were to be spelled differently. But it appears to be a huge storm in an old tea cup.
A French village priest who smashed a statue of Jesus in his church has blamed the "stress and fatigue" of his job for the act, which shocked his congregation.
A jewel of the Paris art landscape is ready to return. After getting a three-year long makeover the Rodin museum in Paris is finally set to reopen this week.
A man who has made a name for himself over the past ten years as a Chinese artist has revealed that he made the entire character up and that he's actually French.
Saturday night saw thousands of Parisians dance the night away in the most unlikely of places - under the echoing eves of the rundown and much maligned Gare du Nord train station.
Saturday night marks the Nuit Blanche, where the public can take an artistic hike through the streets of Paris under the cover of darkness, and even enjoy a silent disco at the Gare du Nord train station. Here's all you need to know.
As the last dregs of Summer give way to chilly mornings and the sudden urge for a soothing chocolat chaud, October is the month where we head indoors to bask in France’s abundant art and cultural offerings, with a few outdoor events thrown in for good measure.
Radio stations in France are rebelling against a plan to force them to play more French music. The problem appears to be that there just isn’t enough music being made in French anymore.
While we often hear about people's motives for leaving France, there are many more reasons why people should think twice about departing, even if it's just the food. Those who have left tell us what they miss the most.
The one story that has struck a nerve with readers this week is the upcoming invasion of US coffee giant into French supermarkets. While many of you were left spitting into your café allongé, others welcomed the presence of another American chain.
The Paris mayor's promise not to let the French capital become a consumer’s paradise this week has divided readers. The Local takes a look at other Anglo customs the French should do their best to resist. What else would you add?
Whether for better or for worse, many foreigners find that their habits alter when they move to France. Here, a few veteran expats share their experiences of how French culture has changed their lifestyles.
One social faux-pas foreigners commit on a regular basis in France is being too hasty to address the locals on a first name basis, which can be the height of bad manners. Author Catherine Broughton explains what's in a (Gallic) name.
Long snubbed as the risible trademark of boorish Anglo-Saxon diners, the doggy bag is set to make its appearance in France, a top restaurant body said on Wednesday.
