Latest update: 26/07/2012 

- France - French politics - London 2012 Games - sexism - tourism


Olympics: will Team France make its country proud?

No Flash warning
To take advantage of all the features on FRANCE24.COM, please click here to download the latest version of Flash Player.

Hungry for medals and hoping for gold - the 332 members of Team France prepare to take London by storm. Next, is French society sexist? A recent incident in the National Assembly is sparking controversy. Finally, we look at why France is still the world's top tourist destination.

THE WEEK IN FRANCE

 

 

28/01/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

When the Louvre falls for comics

Our weekly review of the news in France looks at the comic strip exhibition on show at Paris's prestigious Louvre museum; why English people no longer hunt for a home in France; and efforts to clear up the mess after the fierce storm Klaus.
20/01/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Arm wrestling over French cheese

In this edition: an investigation into a big French medical scandal finally gets a verdict; France cements its status as Europe's fertility champion; and Roquefort producers face tripled US import duties on one of France's most popular exports.
14/01/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Snowfalls cause chaos across the country

In this edition: Chaos caused by freezing temperatures and snowfalls across the country; the backlash from the events in Gaza felt in France; reforms galore for Sarkozy and no baby blues for Rachida Dati.
20/01/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Green jobs as economic saviour

In this edition: France's car industry prepares for gloomy year ahead; green sector to cushion the economy; French public television introduces partial ban on advertising; the President delivers his new year wishes.
31/12/2008 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Looking back on this year's main events in France

This edition looks back on the events that marked the year in France. Also, France's famed healthcare system hits its limits, with two deaths over the festive season; and selling unwanted Christmas presents online.

Read more
Close