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French minister sparks anger with Playboy cover
Speed Read Marlène Schiappa gave interview on women’s and LGBTQ+ rights – photographed fully clothed in white dress
By Harriet Marsden Published
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France after Macron: can anything stop Marine Le Pen?
Today's Big Question Analysts believe the far-right leader may be the biggest political beneficiary of popular fury over President Macron’s pension reforms
By Arion McNicoll Published
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France aspires to work by working less. Is it working?
In Depth How the famed French work-life balance really plays out, and how the French economy is affected
By Peter Weber Published
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Properties of the week: fabulous French châteaux
The Week Recommends Featuring historic castles and homes with manicured gardens and sparkling swimming pools
By The Week Staff Published
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Is France 'on the edge of civil unrest'?
Today's Big Question Protests have erupted in response to Emmanuel Macron's decision to unilaterally raise the retirement age
By Peter Weber Published
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Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel review: five-star views on the Côte d’Azur
The Week Recommends This is a landmark destination for both aspirational visitors and the Niçoise elite
By Dominic Kocur Published
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French Senate passes unpopular pension reforms despite mass protests
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By Justin Klawans Published
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French cheesemakers livid over poll
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By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Hôtel Royal, Evian Resort review: soak up nature’s energy in Évian-les-Bains
The Week Recommends Head to France's famous spa town for a right royal restoration on Lake Geneva
By Meg Roberts Published
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France's pension protests, explained
Speed Read President Macron wants to raise the retirement age. French workers say 'non merci.'
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Lucile Randon, the world's oldest known person, dies at 118
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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3 killed in shooting at Kurdish center in Paris
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Hospital evacuated over man with WW1 shell stuck in his rear
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By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Teen hit by car and killed during World Cup celebrations in France
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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