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The search for France's second-hand treasures
France is famous for its luxury boutiques and designer brands, but it's also one of the top destinations for second-hand shopping. We head to Lille for the annual flea market…
Antique collectors fete return of the Grande Braderie in Lille
The annual Grande Braderie in Lille – Europe’s largest flea market – made its big return this weekend, after it was cancelled last year over security concerns following the 2016…
Ranieri’s Nantes slump as PSG hail Neymar
Lille's attacking potential was on full display as Marcelo Bielsa's new team thrashed the Canaries 3-0 on Sunday, ruining Claudio Ranieri’s much-trumpeted return to the French…
Europe's biggest flea market cancelled over security fears
The Lille "braderie" which takes place annually in September has been cancelled this year amid fears of a terrorist attack - we take a look at reactions online. Elsewhere, we…
Centuries-old French flea market cancelled over security fears
One of Europe's oldest and biggest street markets, in the northern French city of Lille, has been cancelled over security fears, mayor Martine Aubry said Friday.
France arrests more than 300 since start of Euro 2016 championship
French police have made 323 arrests since the start of the European Championships, the interior ministry said on Thursday, as Europe's showcase football event continues to be…
Euro 2016: At least 36 football fans arrested in Lille unrest
French riot police charged and used tear gas to disperse rowdy English soccer fans in Lille on Wednesday, though the northern city was spared feared clashes with Russian…
Morocco’s Boufal wins RFI-FRANCE 24 football award
Moroccan attacking midfielder Sofiane Boufal on Monday won the RFI-FRANCE 24 Marc-Vivien Foé Award for the best African player in France's Ligue 1 for the 2015-2016 season.
Ten-man PSG beat Lille to retain French League Cup title
Angel Di Maria scored with his side down to 10 men as Paris Saint-Germain beat Lille 2-1 in the French League Cup final at the Stade de France on Saturday, to remain on course…
Jean-Claude Casadesus: five decades as a servant of classical music
After fourty years at the helm of Lille’s Philharmonic Orchestra, we talk to French conductor Jean-Claude Casadesus about harmony, cultural policy and keeping the artistic…
'Left shark' steals Super Bowl 2015
We take a look at how the trial of former IMF chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, is being seen online. Also, Greece's new Finance Minister is dubbed the King of Cool on his visit to…
Evian survive on final day of Ligue 1 season
Lille and Evian were the big winners on Saturday in the last round of matches of the French Ligue 1 season.