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This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. From brunches to evening toasts, this alcohol-free French 75 mocktail is a a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect for dry January! French 75 Mocktail The French 75 is the epitome of elegance—a sparkling cocktail that exudes sophistication. But who says you need alcohol to enjoy […]
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will leave the country after a decadeslong military presence, the latest African nation to downscale military ties with its former colonial power. Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said the pullout would begin in January 2025. France has had up to 600 troops in […]
From Celine Dion singing from the Eiffel Tower in the Olympics opening ceremony to the first instalment of Emily in Paris season 4, all eyes have been on the French capital in the past six months. Emily Cooper’s theatrical costumes often feel even more unrealistic than the dramatic plot twists, however for a more authentic […]
Sarrazin was skiing on the course due to be used at the 2026 Winter Oympics The 30-year-old crashed seriously during a training session in Italy on Friday The incident has raised concerns about just how safe the Olympic course is By HARRY BAMFORTH Published: 10:37 GMT, 28 December 2024 | Updated: 11:59 GMT, 28 December […]
In Saint-Flour, a town in the Auvergne region of central France, the highest cathedral in Europe perches at 892 meters (nearly 3,000 feet) above sea level. Saint-Pierre sits at the confluence of the dry winds blowing across the surrounding plateaus, making it, surprisingly, the ideal place to age local hams to perfection. This church-aged […]
I’ve been pondering what, if anything, I should close out the year with. In the past, I’ve written down my thoughts here, which I spent the last couple of days pondering. Reading and re-reading what I wrote, I realized that I couldn’t quite figure out what I wanted to say. And if I couldn’t figure […]
Albertine, in a Fifth Avenue mansion, is a portal to both Gilded Age New York and the Francophone world. Source link
The French press is a humble piece of coffee-making equipment. It doesn’t require electricity, yet experts agree that it can brew a richer and more full-bodied cup of joe in comparison to its more technologically advanced peers. For example, natural oils that would otherwise be filtered out in a drip coffee maker remain fully intact, […]
Samuel Paty, a teacher, was beheaded in 2020 by an Islamist extremist after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his students to illustrate free speech. Source link
French President Emmanuel Macron faced widespread frustration and anger from residents of Mayotte during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago, which is still reeling from the damage of the strongest cyclone to hit the region in nearly a century. On Friday morning, Macron visited a neighbourhood in Tsingoni, on Mayotte’s main island, where people […]