French archaeologists have revealed details of a find that is thought to be evidence of the first settlement in central Paris. The discovery of a 20-metre stretch of an ancient wall near Notre Dame Cathedral suggests Lutetia, the ancient name for the capital, was built on the Île de la Cité.
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Have you ever forgotten your 'carte vitale' at a doctor's appointment in France? Good news - it is now possible to get medical fees reimbursed directly through the Ameli app....
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French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to rediscover the “courage” of its founders and resist what he described as a return to nationalisms. He was speaking in Metz during a meeting on European integration and peace attended by Pope Leo XIV....
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French firefighters, who have been on strike since 8 September, set up camp at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Sunday to draw the government’s attention to a lack of resources following a scorching summer marked by a surge in wildfires. They are also due to join a public...
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Three stations on the continent made the list, including Rome’s Colosseo - Fori Imperiali Station.
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On the final day of Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France, which has drawn crowds of French Catholics, the pontiff decried the 'increasingly uncivilized' state of international relations and urged Europe to help 'break this cycle.'...
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Launched with UNESCO by France 24 journalist Antoine Mariotti, the News & Press Museum is planning traveling exhibitions from 2027 and a physical museum in Paris by 2029....
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In a last-minute schedule shift, French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to attend the concluding mass of Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France before officially escorting the pontiff at his departure ceremony....
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The dinghy sank off the seaside village of Wissant, a week after three bodies were found following similar 'taxi boat' departures in northern France.
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France is facing a nationwide public sector strike on Tuesday, September 29th, with unions calling on workers to walk out over pay, working conditions and the government's plans for the 2027 budget....
business
More than 400 La Poste outlets across France could close and be replaced by counters inside town halls and local shops by the end of 2027, according to French media reports and unions....
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Pope Leo on Monday arrived in a French border city to speak on the future of Europe, giving a distinctly political dimension to a landmark visit to France that has sparked scenes of spiritual jubilation....
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On the final day of Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France, which has stirred enthusiasm and zeal among French Catholics, the pontiff is set to speak on the 'roots of Europe,' unity and peace, before celebrating Mass in the city of Metz....
