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French rail strike to wreck half-term return for thousands of British families Travel

French rail strike to wreck half-term return for thousands of British families

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Thousands of train staff working for SNCF (French Railways) will go on strike through the weekend, causing chaos for millions of passengers – including British families returning from half-term holidays in France. Chefs de bord (train […]

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‘The Taste of Things’ Consulting Chef Pierre Gagnaire on Why Cooking Is More Than Seduction: ‘It’s Much Deeper Than That’ Entertainment

‘The Taste of Things’ Consulting Chef Pierre Gagnaire on Why Cooking Is More Than Seduction: ‘It’s Much Deeper Than That’

In the months since it has premiered at Cannes, “The Taste of Things,” a lushly romantic love letter to French cooking, has quickly been anointed one of the best food-focused movies ever made. The film, now playing in selected theaters, revolves around the romance between Juliette Binoche‘s Eugénie and wealthy gourmet Dodin Bouffant, played by […]

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Ben Mendelsohn is Christian Dior in The New Look, a TV show about high fashion’s dark stains from WWII Fashion

Ben Mendelsohn is Christian Dior in The New Look, a TV show about high fashion’s dark stains from WWII

Ben Mendelsohn may be among Australia’s most respected actors, best known for his rough, villainous roles. A man of refined fashion he is not. Fast facts about The New Look What: Glamorous/harrowing drama about French designers Coco Chanel and Christian Dior, living in Nazi-occupied Paris. Starring: Ben Mendelsohn, Juliette Binoche, John Malkovich, Maisie Williams and Glenn […]

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Au moins un mort après des tirs pendant la parade des Chiefs à Kansas City NFL

Au moins un mort après des tirs pendant la parade des Chiefs à Kansas City

Plusieurs personnes, au moins neuf, ont été touchées par des tirs à l’arme à feu lors de la parade des Chiefs à Kansas City (USA, Missouri) pour fêter leur victoire au Super Bowl. La police a interpellé deux personnes armées après les tirs ayant eu lieu près du parking de la gare Union Station de […]

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A new television drama series explores dark origins of French fashion Fashion

A new television drama series explores dark origins of French fashion

Fashion-based dramas are a hot trend right now. Disney Plus is already showing Balenciaga, and will soon release Kaiser Karl, a lavish series about Karl Lagerfeld, adding to a glut of films such as House Of Gucci, Saint Laurent, Phantom Thread and Mrs Harris Goes To Paris. For those unfamiliar with the history of French […]

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Victor Wembanyama, the Great French Hope, Hits the NBA – Frenchly Basketball

Victor Wembanyama, the Great French Hope, Hits the NBA – Frenchly

A year ago, French phenom Victor “Wemby” Wembanyama was the world’s most sought-after young basketball player. His skills were so otherworldly that even the great LeBron James could not find the right word to describe him. He finally settled on “alien,” as in “from another planet.” What makes Wemby so rare? It’s his never-before-seen mix […]

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Hidden village in France has walkable narrow streets and colourful buildings Travel

Hidden village in France has walkable narrow streets and colourful buildings

From the snowy Alpes to the sun-soaked beaches of the Cote d’Azur and everything in between, France has a little something for all tourists. However, travellers who want to beat the crowds for a short getaway have been advised on just a handful of the many hidden gems the country has to offer. According to […]

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FanDuel owners Flutter extend B2B agreement with PMU Gambling

FanDuel owners Flutter extend B2B agreement with PMU

Flutter Entertainment has confirmed an extension of its B2B partnership with French gambling operator Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU), signing fresh terms on an agreement that has been in place since 2010. PMU is primarily a betting operator focused on horseracing, but it also has casino and sportsbook offerings with the latter set to be boosted […]

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Kerry Airport announces return of popular routes to French destinations Travel

Kerry Airport announces return of popular routes to French destinations

KERRY Airport has announced that French airline Chalair will fly to three destinations – Brest, Caen and Pau – this summer commencing on 29 th June. Pictured on the Kerry Airport runway were l-r: Basil Sheerin (CFO), Evelyn O’Connor (Customer Service Agent) and John Mulhern (CEO). Photo by Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD. Kerry […]

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[NRF2024] Les 3 start-up françaises qui ont fait leurs premiers pas sur le salon Tech

[NRF2024] Les 3 start-up françaises qui ont fait leurs premiers pas sur le salon

Au stand de la French Tech à la NRF 2024, au milieu des start-up installées depuis plusieurs années comme Notify ou Verteego, trois jeunes pousses ont pitché devant des retailers internationaux pour la première fois. Découvrez leurs solutions innovantes et Made in France. Depuis 2017, les start-up françaises ont leur propre stand à la NRF. […]

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