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The lives and loves of French writer Colette
CULTURE

The lives and loves of French writer Colette

French plan to rebuild William the Conqueror’s flagship for €20m
CULTURE

French plan to rebuild William the Conqueror’s flagship for €20m

The last one was used to lead a successful French invasion of England - but a project to build a replica of William the Conqueror's flagship is purely for historical interest. They say.

Is UK national anthem ‘God Save the King’ actually French?
CULTURE

Is UK national anthem ‘God Save the King’ actually French?

‘Lost’ manuscript of pro-Nazi French author published 78 years later
HISTORY

‘Lost’ manuscript of pro-Nazi French author published 78 years later

HISTORY

12 world-changing inventions that came from France

12 world-changing inventions that came from France
HISTORY

Mystery sarcophagus found under fire-ravaged Notre-Dame to be opened

Mystery sarcophagus found under fire-ravaged Notre-Dame to be opened
HISTORY

Cassoulet to cider: Where are France’s fiercest local rivalries?

Cassoulet to cider: Where are France’s fiercest local rivalries?
POLITICS

Who are the Harkis and why are they still a sore subject in France?

Who are the Harkis and why are they still a sore subject in France?
Reader question: When did France stop guillotining people?
READER QUESTIONS

Reader question: When did France stop guillotining people?

Sculpture of Algerian hero vandalised in France
CRIME

Sculpture of Algerian hero vandalised in France

Notre-Dame priest denies redesign of French cathedral is too radical
CULTURE

Notre-Dame priest denies redesign of French cathedral is too radical

HISTORY

Notre-Dame restoration work begins as Paris cathedral on track to reopen in 2024

Notre-Dame restoration work begins as Paris cathedral on track to reopen in 2024