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France's Government Has Fallen And It Can't Get Up
Who will answer when the Political LifeCall button is pushed?
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Why Bic's 4-Color Pen Is A French Cultural Icon
Forgotten by Americans, but beloved in its homeland, this marvel is a symbol of precision.
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The Fire That Saved Notre Dame
The remarkable glow-up officially unveiled last weekend would have been unimaginable 6 years ago when boosters were begging for restoration funds.
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Oh, Snap! Elections À Gogo In France
After a beatdown by the far-right in the European elections, President Macron dissolved the National Assembly and scheduled an early legislative…
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Dreaming Of France: Strasbourg's Notre Dame Cathedral
A Gothic Masterpiece of Art and Science.
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Dreaming Of France: Strasbourg Christmas Market Madness
This Alsatian city in Eastern France may not have invented Noël, but every year it tries to perfect it.
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Rising Antisemitism And Islamophobia Splinter France Once Again
The Israel-Gaza conflict has taken center stage in domestic French politics.
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Hell On Wheels: Cycling The London-Paris Bike Path
Mistakes were made. Here are some tips for avoiding my errors, and some of the highlights.
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Dreaming Of France: Dreux
This town in a rural region west of Paris promised a day trip that includes countryside hiking, historic architecture, and gourmet meals.
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Dreaming of France: Culinary Joy In Strasbourg
We came. We saw. We ate.
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Having A Riot In France
Another police killing of a teenager touches off another wave of protests
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Dreaming Of France: Lagrasse
This Southwest French town has an artsy vibe, a well-preserved Medieval city center, a touch of Cathar history, and access to trails in the surrounding…
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