WorldOnce dusty dame now tourist templeThirty years ago, the Louvre Museum was the Queen Mum of the art world, a genteel, rather fusty storehouse everyone knew was wonderful but few felt compelled to visit.22 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldEx-lover pulls plug on 'icy' HollandeFrancois Hollande is a cold, cynical cheat, and a Socialist who "doesn't like the poor", according to a devastating memoir written by a vengeful Valerie Trierweiler.04 Sep 05:00 PM
GolfGolf: Final shot to make major historyLydia Ko has one more chance to knock off one of golf's oldest records. The Kiwi teenager could become the youngest winner - male or female - of a major at next month's Evian Championship in France.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Media and marketingMax Mosley sues Google over his orgyFormer motorsport boss Max Mosley may serve an injunction on Google over the continued publication of images of him taken at an orgy.29 Jul 08:41 PM
WorldRats plague picnickers in gardens of the LouvreThe uplifting experience of visiting the Louvre in Paris is being marred by the sight of packs of rats scavenging scraps left by picnickers in the museum's gardens.29 Jul 05:10 AM
TaxRich French fleeing taxes find sanctuary in PortugalFrench tax hikes over the last three years and fiscal breaks provided by Portugal are driving rich French to seek homes in the Atlantic-hugging country.25 Jul 04:20 AM
CyclingCycling: Rogers wins longest stageThe Pyrenees lived up to their reputation for causing ups and downs at the Tour de France yesterday.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ part of grand French paradeA hundred years ago, thousands of French and colonial troops, huge artillery pieces and the latest hi-tech kit - airships - took part in a Bastille Day parade.14 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionKiwi rebels need more sassThe closest to sex advice I've ever had is "don't trust the French". Thanks Dad.11 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldFrench burqa ban upheld by courtThe European Court of Human Rights has upheld France's ban on wearing a burqa or a niqab in public.02 Jul 05:31 AM
BusinessFrench winemakers furious at Internet administratorsWinemakers in Europe, Australia and California are protesting a decision to move forward with the introduction of .vin and .wine as top-level domains.24 Jun 04:30 AM
WorldWarship deal migraine for FranceNicolas Sarkozy thought it was a neat idea: sell Russia two advanced warships and open up a lucrative market for France's troubled armaments industry.10 Jun 11:42 PM
WorldHow science helped win D-Day"Sea," said King Canute, the 11th-century Danish King of England, "I command you to come no further!"08 Jun 12:18 AM
TravelColmar: Bringing Liberty to the suburbsPhoebe Falconer is intrigued to find one of the world's most recognisable statues sitting in the middle of a roundabout in northeastern France.01 Jun 10:00 PM
WorldFrench town begs for McD'sThe French elite may scorn McDonald's for what they see as an economic and gastronomic horror in the same bun, but citizens in a town in northern France have taken to the streets to demand a branch of the US fast food chain.30 May 04:24 AM
TravelFrance: Ski challenges at the sharp endThe original French Alpine retreat has much appeal for the modern snowboard and ski traveller, writes Adam Ruck.30 May 12:00 AM
WorldMigrants defiant after Calais camp raidsFrench police cleared three migrant camps in the port of Calais because of concerns over an outbreak of scabies and increasing violence, but the migrants said they will stay put and keep trying to reach Britain.29 May 05:00 PM
OpinionCelia Walden: Sacre bleu! Scarlett makes Paris see redTwo of Hollywood's leading ladies have moved to France to be with their men. But only one of them is making the transition look effortless.21 May 05:30 PM
WorldCharles likens Putin to HitlerPrince Charles has compared Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler over Russia's actions in Ukraine.21 May 01:26 AM
EconomyDairy boss picks industry evolutionThe acquisition by French food giant Danone of two New Zealand dairy companies last month signals a new phase in the evolution of the local dairy industry.20 May 05:00 PM
WorldNY Times shakeup unrelated to gender: publisherThe publisher of the New York Times has denied that the firing of top editor Jill Abramson was linked to a salary dispute or sexism.19 May 03:36 AM
WorldWas editor pushed over pay?The publisher of the New York Times is denying media reports its first woman editor was dismissed over her complaints about unequal pay.15 May 08:01 PM
WorldTwo female editors spiked in a dayTwo women, both the first female editors at their two respective and prestigious newspapers - the New York Times and Le Monde - are leaving their posts.14 May 11:25 PM
