'Keep calm and marry on'

Issued on: 28/01/2013 - 07:43Modified: 28/01/2013 - 13:29

By: Nicholas RUSHWORTH Follow

2 min

Papers lead on a new French sporting hero: François Gabart. The 29 year-old Frenchman has triumphed in the solo round the world yacht race the Vendée Globe, coming home in record time. They also lead on the debate on same-sex marriage. MPs discuss proposed legislation from Tuesday onwards, for 12 days. The Socialist government says it will approve the measure despite huge protests against it.

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Some articles from today’s French press review:

L'Equipe hails François Gabart's Vendée Globe victory

Libération says he represents the 'new wave' in French sailing

Le Parisien-Aujourd'hui en France says the 'battle' over gay marriage now begins in Parliament

Le Figaro reports that some in Socialist Party ranks are not totally enthused by the proposed legislation

And Rue89 has a story called: 'No wine is innocent'. The NRA Wine Club, it says, is selling French champagne and wine on its web site and using funds to finance the pro-gun lobby.