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‘It’s a bloody good life, and cheap’: Where? On a riverboat in France
Can you escape the rat race and live an endless summer? These two Aussies are doing it.
- Peter FitzSimons
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A David v Goliath battle to decide the fate of islands of the ‘resting God’
A diplomatic stoush between Vanuatu and France over two uninhabitable islands could have global implications.
- Ben Bohane
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfils destiny, winning first grand slam title in Paris
The 19-year-old prodigy beat Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets to capture her maiden grand-slam title in the French capital.
- Marc McGowan
Marjane Satrapi, author of comic-book memoir Persepolis, dies aged 56
The Iranian-French author’s graphic novel series introduced millions of readers to the struggles of ordinary Iranians during the Islamic Revolution.
- Amelia Nierenberg and Ségolène Le Stradic
French billionaire pleads for Napoleonic law change so he can disinherit his children
Controversial billionaire Pierre-Edouard Sterin, who has been labelled the “French Elon Musk”, is calling for changes to the law.
- Tara Patel and Ania Nussbaum
A meal here is worth travelling to the edge of Paris for
Not many tourists make it out to the 20th arrondissement in Paris. If you do, then be sure to eat at this restaurant.
- Ben Groundwater
The underrated, beautiful French city most visitors miss
Think of a city in the south of France beginning with an “M” and Marseille comes to mind. But there’s another vibrant, buzzing city to put on your itinerary.
- Steve McKenna
Port guide: Rouen, France
France has plenty of small, delightful and historical provincial cities but this is one of the best, and not yet conquered by the tourist hordes.
- Brian Johnston
This classic dish is one of the world’s great cold-weather meals
It’s far greater than the sum of its parts thanks to the long, slow cook and the perfect marriage of flavours and ingredients.
- Ben Groundwater
A French public servant was accused of drugging over 100 women for years. He is still to face justice
The long fight for justice by victims of a man who allegedly dosed them with diuretics has raised fresh concerns over how France treats serious abuse accusations.
- Segolene Le Stradic