Miss France pageant: racist, sexist or just a bit of fun?
Every year, millions tune in to watch the Miss France pageant, Why do the French enjoy it so much?
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The 2017 French Presidential election part 1: François Fillon
Who is François Fillon? Read our profile to get to know Les Républicains' presidential candidate.
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French parenting expectations part 1: do they make French kids superior?
Do French parenting expectations make for better behaved children? Join the debate here.
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France's (never ending) state of emergency: has it gone too far?
What started as a temporary shut down after the Paris attacks risks spiralling out of…
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New French regions: alleged benefits of the territorial reform
Why change the regions in France? I look at the reasons for the territorial reform…
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Same France, new regions: get to grips with the new map - interactive!
Try our interactive map to understand the new regions in France, new names and a…
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What on earth is a 'pigeonnier'? All you need to know from the Revolution to today
‘Pigeonniers’: what are these intriguing architectural structures? Find out all you need to know.
FranceFrance on the US election: broadening the lens
The results of the US election have shaken the world, how does France view it? USA