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Provence

Villeneuve-lès-Avignon shares its treasures, with the Saint-André Fort & Abbey, plus Le Prieuré Baumanière hotel restaurant

Just across the Rhône river Valley, from bustling Avignon, Villeneuve-Lès-Avignon unveils a quieter but equally fascinating side of Provençal heritage....

Enjoy the specialities of Arnaud Tabarec, with Vitaliseur, at the BEAM Kitchen! settled in Le Télégraphe of Toulon

..where narrow streets collide with intimate places. Le Télégraphe is deeply anchored in the old part of Toulon.. Le Télégraphe...

Trump approves CIA activities in Venezuela, Maduro denounces 'coup attempts'
President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that he had authorised covert CIA operations in Venezuela, significantly intensifying US pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's government. Trump also revealed he was considering launching strikes against Venezuelan drug cartels on land, following a series of deadly maritime operations targeting alleged narcotics-smuggling vessels. The developments have raised alarms in Congress, […]
FRANCE 24
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Yuka ROYER
Shein 'sticking out their tongue' at government with boutique at Paris department store, expert says
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Sharon GAFFNEY
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FRANCE24
Outpouring of grief as ex-Kenyan PM Raila Odinga dies in India
Kenya has lost one of its most prominent political figures with the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The 80-year-old spent much of his career in opposition and unsuccessfully ran for president five times. However, his ability to form strategic partnerships with former adversaries earned him the nickname 'Agwambo' (the mysterious one). Current President […]
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No, ICE agents did not zip-tie a toddler in Chicago
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From survival to leadership: South Sudan’s youth on the frontline, rising up as architects of peace
To commemorate International Day of the Girl Child, Erin Ogunkeye welcomes South Sudanese activists Oyella and Agnès Comfort, whose commitment and work with the displaced and survivors of gender-based violence has been crucial. As war, early marriage, and education barriers devastate communities, these activists share with us the harrowing plight of girls in war torn […]
FRANCE24
Russia has 'captured' the Georgian state, EU 'too complacent', President says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Georgian President Salomé Zourabichvili says that Russia has captured the Georgian state through election meddling, propaganda and financing, and that this is a message to the European Union that while Brussels is engaged in its support for Ukraine, Moscow is 'silently taking over Georgia'.
FRANCE24
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FRANCE24
Syrian leader seeks reset in Russia relations in Putin meeting
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Wednesday he wanted to "redefine" relations with Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted him in their first meeting since key Kremlin ally Bashar al-Assad was ousted last year. In front of the television cameras, Putin greeted Sharaa warmly at the Kremlin, but behind closed doors the Syrian leader was […]
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After its Paris gallery, the Galerie Negropontes proposes in 2025 a new art jewel in Venice, along a Trilogy exhibition

Beauty

For this Autumn 2025, get some strong hair care with Belle&Bio, K18, Sebastian Professional, Authentic Beauty Concept & Castelbajac

Join the Révélation des Étoiles show contest in Cannes, also visible in The Drawing House hotel in Paris

M28 – Terres de Culture proposes Les Chemins du Vivant artistic residency around Montpellier and Sète

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Villeneuve-lès-Avignon shares its treasures, with the Saint-André Fort & Abbey, plus Le Prieuré Baumanière hotel restaurant

Enjoy the specialities of Arnaud Tabarec, with Vitaliseur, at the BEAM Kitchen! settled in Le Télégraphe of Toulon

Join the Révélation des Étoiles show contest in Cannes, also visible in The Drawing House hotel in Paris

Spend one night or more in the Château du Rivau, a medieval Loire Valley castle-hotel between history, art and gastronomy

A gastronomic tour in Troyes with the Maison Maury, the Prunelle, the Maison Caffet, the BAM and Le Jardin restaurants, while staying at the Hotel De La Poste!

Have a stay in the Ker Moor Hotel in Saint-Quay-Portrieux, on the way to Saint-Brieuc and its amazing Maison Saint-Yves

From the Beauport Abbey, passing by the GwinZegal art center, until La Roche Jagu castle, discover the Côtes d’Armor through Les Minutes Bleues festival

After its Paris gallery, the Galerie Negropontes proposes in 2025 a new art jewel in Venice, along a Trilogy exhibition

For this Autumn 2025, get some strong hair care with Belle&Bio, K18, Sebastian Professional, Authentic Beauty Concept & Castelbajac

Join the Révélation des Étoiles show contest in Cannes, also visible in The Drawing House hotel in Paris

M28 – Terres de Culture proposes Les Chemins du Vivant artistic residency around Montpellier and Sète

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