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France
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Jean-Claude Van Damme Inadvertently Helps With Paris Jewellery Heist
29 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Jean-Claude van Damme proved to be a distraction with dire consequences when a jewellery thief made off with €3 million worth of gems in a Parisian heist.
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Putin Doesn’t Buy The ‘Champagne Is Made In France’ Rule
06 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Everybody knows that you can only call it champagne if it comes from the French region of Champagne. Everyone except Vladimir Putin, that is.
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Cycling Spectator Wipes Out Tour De France Group [Video]
28 Jun 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Saturday’s opening stage of the 108th Tour de France was marred by a ridiculous crash caused by a fan trying to get her 15 seconds of fame.
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Champagne Might Not Be As French As The French Think [Video]
22 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Historical evidence from a 1676 English play suggests that Britons were drinking champagne long before the French.
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387-Year-Old Palace Of Versailles Opens Hotel
10 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
For the first time in history, people other than royals or courtiers can sleep on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles.
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Two Different Angles As French President Macron Takes Slap To The Face [Video]
09 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped in the face while greeting a crowd in a small town in the southeast of France.
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People Emerge From Cave After 40 Days With No Clocks [Video]
26 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
This study of 15 French people who lived in a cave for 40 days, with no connection to the outside world, produced some interesting results.
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What R50 Million Buys You Property-Wise In Spain, France, And Switzerland
14 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
For those who dream of living abroad, here’s a little comparison of what R50 million gets you in three of Europe’s premier locations.
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Epstein Accomplice Caught Trying To Flee At French Airport
18 Dec 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
74-year-old Jean-Luc Brunel, who travelled extensively with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell and has been accused of the trafficking and exploitation of minors, was nabbed en route to Senegal.
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Did You See The Watch Rafa Nadal Wore During The French Open? [Video]
12 Oct 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Spaniard dismantled Novak Djokovic in style to claim his 13th French Open title. The watch wrapped around his wrist wasn’t too shabby, either.
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World’s Largest Nudist Resort At Centre Of “Very Worrying” COVID-19 Outbreak
25 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There has been a “very worrying” outbreak of COVID-19 at a popular nudist holiday resort in France.
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There’s A War Brewing In Champagne
03 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
All is not well between those who grow the grapes and those who turn them into the world-famous bubbly.
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More Kids Falling (And Caught) From Apartment Blocks – This Time In France [Video]
23 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In another daring catch and rescue, two children were caught by onlookers when they jumped from the third floor of a burning building.
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Highlights From Cheslin Kolbe’s Debut At Flyhalf [Videos]
17 Feb 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Kolbe is the world’s most exciting winger, but this past weekend he made his first-ever appearance at flyhalf for Toulouse in the French Top 14 clash against Racing 92.
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They’re Using Choppers To Move Snow To Dry French Ski Slopes [Video]
17 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re planning a ski trip to France, you might want to check in and see if any powder awaits you upon arrival.
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Drama Over French Laws Restricting Discounted Champagne
14 Feb 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Our average reader would no doubt be aware that only sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, can call itself Champagne, and is governed by a strict set of laws.
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How About This Horrific Own Goal From The French League? [Video]
11 Feb 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Defending against the attacking powerhouse that is PSG is tough at the best of times, but it doesn’t help when you belt the ball into your own net.
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Here’s Who Bought That R3,2 Billion Villa In France [Images]
28 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Remember that Cap Ferrat mansion that we told you about last year? It’s now in the hands of one very wealthy man.
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Mutiny In French Squad As World Cup Threatens To Unravel
08 Oct 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
It wouldn’t be a World Cup without some drama inside the French camp, and this time around is no different.
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Prankster Crashes Paris Fashion Week Runway, Gigi Hadid Isn’t Having It [Videos]
02 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Chanel’s ready to wear spring 2020 collection runway was infiltrated by an unwelcome guest, whose 15 minutes of fame was cut short by Gigi Hadid.
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The Dark White Supremacist History Of That Cap Ferrat Mansion That Just Sold For R3,4 Billion
19 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s a beautiful house, in a stunning part of the world, with a horrifying history of paedophilia and mass murder.
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French Politician Accused Of Faking Alps Climb Inspires Some Excellent Memes
14 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
French politician Éric Woerth claims that he climbed a very steep and dangerous part of the Alps, but folks on the internet don’t believe him.
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That ‘Flyboard’ Guy’s Attempt To Cross The English Channel Didn’t Work Out [Videos]
25 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Franky Zapata’s attempt to cross the English Channel on a jet-powered flyboard ended with a splash.
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Man Flies Hoverboard Over French Bastille Day Celebrations [Video]
15 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
French inventor and entrepreneur Franky Zapata wowed crowds at the Bastille Day celebrations in France with his ‘Flyboard Air’.
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French Sports Bar Erupts With ‘F*ck Trump’ Chants During Live Fox Sports Report [Video]
08 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday evening, the US women’s football team beat the Dutch 2-0 to claim their second successive Women’s World Cup trophy. The celebrating fans were in fine spirits.
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Lunching In Provence – Travels With Seth
21 Jun 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
There’s a special irony in packing two bottles of South African rosé for a trip to Provence – the rosé capital of the world.
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50 472 Tennis Balls, And Other Wild Numbers From The French Open
29 May 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
The French Open started on Sunday, with a massive money pool and a few other interesting stats to look at.
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You’re Not Going To See A Better Try This Season [Video]
06 May 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
Over the weekend, Toulouse put Pau to the sword in their Top 14 encounter, finishing up 83-6 winners, but this Cheslin Kolbe effort stands out.
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‘Morally Bankrupt Sex Fiend’ – Behind Closed Doors With Marie Antoinette
06 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Marie Antoinette’s private chambers reveal more than just lavish silk tapestries and over-the-top rococo flourishes.
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Neymar Filmed Punching Fan After Shock PSG Cup Final Loss [Video]
29 Apr 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
Following his side’s shock loss to Rennes, after being two goals up at one point, Brazilian superstar Neymar lashed out at a rival’s fan.
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