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Madame de Sévigné settles again in her Castle of Grignan

The Château de Grignan, also called the "Versailles of the Drôme" offers a retrospective on one of its more famous...

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Russia's 'underlying' message to Ukraine: 'You're not going to win this conflict, just give in'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia has tested a new intermediate range missile in a strike on Ukraine on Thursday. He's warning that Moscow could use it against countries that have allowed Kyiv to use their missiles to strike Russia. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on FRANCE 24's Nadia Massih welcomes Dr. […]

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Putin says Russia 'has right' to hit states whose weapons Ukraine uses to strike Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday in a televised message that Moscow has the right to strike the military targets of countries who have supplied weapons to Ukraine to strike Russia. Putin also said that Russia would issue advance warnings if it launches more strikes on Ukraine to allow civilians to evacuate to safety […]

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One year of Milei's Argentina: Is 'shock therapy' working?

It's been just over a year since Argentina elected Javier Milei as president. The political outsider had brandished a chainsaw as a symbol of his plans to cut government spending. So is Milei's "shock therapy" working? FRANCE 24's Kate Moody speaks to Juan Ignacio Carranza of Aurora Macro Strategies in Buenos Aires.

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Rwandan-British artist Dorothée Munyaneza's unconditional approach to love

The multi-faceted performer Dorothée Munyaneza has adapted Kae Tempest's play "Hopelessly Devoted" for the stage, in a French-language production at the Bouffes du Nord theatre. She tells us why she wanted to explore many different forms of love in her version "Inconditionelles", and how the emotion can be a powerful liberating force, whether it exists […]

Olivia SALAZAR-WINSPEAR

Iran activist sews lips together in political protest after fellow campaigner's suicide

Iranian free speech activist Hossein Ronaghi has sewn his lips together in protest following the reported suicide of fellow activist Kianoosh Sanjari, according to posts on his social media account.

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Beaujolais Nouveau wine: Uncorking a French tradition

For wine lovers, it's time to sip and celebrate: this Thursday marks Beaujolais Nouveau day in France and worldwide. In this Entre Nous, we find out how, for some, the third Thursday of November became synonymous with drinking. We also break down some of the other rules about this famous French wine. Finally, we discuss increasingly […]

Solange MOUGIN

Let's talk about sex: Undressing French bedroom habits

The French have the reputation of being romantic. There’s even the cliché that they are sexually liberated and good lovers. But what are their sex lives really like? The answer is quite surprising. According to a new study by France's National Institute of Health, the French are having sex less frequently and starting later in […]

Florence VILLEMINOT

Reporters Without Borders on debunking Russian propaganda and fake news

In the words of Antoine Bernard, disinformation is "the kingdom of confusion". The director of advocacy and assistance at Reporters Without Borders (RSF) spoke to FRANCE 24 about the organisation's project to fight fake news and analyse the geopolitics of propaganda: The Propaganda Monitor. In its first "season", the project is focusing on Russian propaganda, […]

Carys GARLAND

At UN climate talks, developing countries blast lack of detail on funding for energy transition

The draft text for the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, left out how much wealthy nations will pay poorer countries to help them to reduce greenhouse gasses and cope with climate change. The developing world says it needs the $1.3 trillion in climate finance, far more than negotiators say richer nations have been prepared to […]

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Mali's junta names Abdoulaye Maiga new prime minister, state TV reports

Mali's ruling junta on Thursday appointed spokesperson Abdoulaye Maiga as prime minister after firing Choguel Maiga, state television ORTM said on Thursday.

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Madame de Sévigné settles again in her Castle of Grignan

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

Take some good time in Alsace at Le Parc Hôtel Obernai and its Yonaguni Spa, bordered by the Route des Vins

Why not diving into the Arcachon Bay, within Les 12 de Larros Hotel in Gujan-Mestras, nearby La Maison de l’Huître!

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Bidoche is more than a butchery but a premium meat restaurant in Paris Republique

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!

La French Beauty invests the Marais quarter in Paris, with Huygens, D-Lab Nutricosmetics, Algologie, Pomponne, La Crème Libre, Absolution and MI-RÊ…

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