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Walking tours of Paris: From Roman history to French chocolate
"Our customers are people who love Paris, they want to listen and they want to learn". That's the view of Peter Caine, the owner and founder of Paris Walks. It's a company which…
German far right chief accused of echoing Hitler
German historians Wednesday accused far-right leader Alexander Gauland of paraphrasing Adolf Hitler in a newspaper column taking aim at a "globalised class" that he claimed…
France honours Nazi hunters Serge and Beate Klarsfeld
France’s most famous Nazi hunters, Serge Klarsfeld and his German wife Beate, received top honours in a ceremony led by French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
France In Focus
Stability or monarchy? France's Fifth Republic turns 60
As France marks the 60th anniversary of its Fifth Republic, we're looking at the inception and endurance of this political regime and its Constitution. Despite a number of…
Mystery behind 'Origin of the World' painting is revealed
The identity of the model who posed for one of the most controversial paintings of the 19th century, Gustave Courbet's "L'Origine du monde" (The Origin of the World), has finally…
Algerian Harkis appeal for full recognition from France
Tuesday marks National Harki Recognition Day in France, a day that commemorates the Algerians who joined the French Army during Algeria's war for independence.
Surviving Algerian Harkis appeal for full recognition from France
Tuesday marks National Harki Recognition Day in France, a day that commemorates the Algerians who joined the French Army during Algeria's war for independence.Last week, French…
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Spaniards divided over future of Franco monument
On September 13, Spanish lawmakers approved a controversial decree to exhume the remains of the late dictator Francisco Franco. He is buried at a giant basilica near Madrid which…
Macron rights a historical wrong in admitting French torture in Algeria
In a historic gesture, Emmanuel Macron admitted Thursday that France was responsible for the death of dissident Maurice Audin in 1957 and that his nation established a “system”…
France In Focus
From crowdfunding to lottery tickets: How to save French heritage?
This week, we're at the Hôtel Dieu de Château Thierry, an ancient hospital, to talk about French heritage and its ailments! While France is famed for its grand old monuments,…
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A lottery to save French heritage
France is launching a new nationwide lottery to raise funds for the restoration of dilapidated heritage sites. Depending on the work that's needed and the urgency, some sites…
'Change-resistant Gauls': Macron under fire for 'mocking' French
French President Emmanuel Macron came under fire from the political opponents on Thursday after describing his countrymen as “Gauls who are resistant to change” during a trip to…