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Macron Goes Rogue With Pension Age Amendment And The French Aren’t Having It
20 Mar 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Perhaps it’s the ‘first world country’ label that makes their protest so much more shocking, but either way, when the Frenchies get going, they tear it up with the best of them.
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Little-Known History Of Champagne And The Widows That Created Empires
10 Mar 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
A little-known history of Champagne played out at the hands of widows who found a loophole in ancient French law.
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Vindication For Those Who Call The French Lazy
15 Nov 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Off the back of the COVID-19 pandemic work-from-home / no-work situation, a new study has found that France has been slowly succumbing to a “laziness epidemic”.
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Chaos As Rescuers Try Save Beluga Whale Cruising River Seine In Paris [Video]
08 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The four-metre whale was first seen on Wednesday between Paris and the city of Rouen in Normandy with a few signs that it could be starving to death.
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‘Exhibitionist’ Shot Dead At French Nudist Beach
25 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Over this weekend, some liberties were taken to the extreme at a popular naturist spot on the outskirts of Lyon.
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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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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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Friday Morning Spice
16 Apr 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
France bans sex under 15. Harry and Will to walk apart. Human cells grown in monkey embryos. Emily in post-baby thong.
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Thursday Morning Spice
01 Apr 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
France’s latest lockdown. Iqbal Survé screws tighten. Eskom power station update. Amazon’s terrible week on Twitter. Tiger Woods crash investigation. Bella Hadid’s g-string jeans.
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You Can Buy Johnny Depp’s French Village For $55 Million [Images+Video]
26 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Sure, you could buy a boring old house with the $55,5 million you’ve had stashed away, or you could preside over your own French village.
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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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Friday Morning Spice
30 Oct 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Terror in France. First openly gay Wallaby. NZ’s Euthanasia law. Agrizzi appeal. Scarlett married. 10 best Netflix thrillers.
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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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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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Friday Morning Spice
29 May 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
French cafés reopen. Trump signs social media exec order. Epstein was not depressed. No roller-coaster screaming. Partying after lockdown.
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Hectic: Watch These Actresses Walk Out Of The ‘French Oscars’ Following Roman Polanski’s Win [Videos]
02 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Roman Polanski was a big winner on Friday night at the Césars, but very few applauded his victory and some walked out.
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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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For Your Friday – Beautiful, Soothing Images Of The World Record Ballooning Attempt
02 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Hundreds of hot air balloons took to the skies at the Grand Est Mondial Air Ballons festival, in an attempt to break a world record.
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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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Revealed: Putin Aide’s Blonde Bombshell Daughter Working In Euro Parliament – Says Gays Should Keep It a Secret [Photos]
27 Feb 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
The daughter of Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, is working in the European Parliament. Some countries are a little worried about a security breach.
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Lightsaber Duelling Is Now An Official Sport In France [Video]
19 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The fencing federation in France has declared that lightsaber duelling is now a recognised competitive sport.
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Videos Show ‘Worst Paris Unrest In A Decade’
03 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
French president Emmanuel Macron is facing his biggest challenge since taking office, after riots erupted over fuel hikes, escalating into an anti-government movement.
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These Are The Most Powerful Passports In The World
07 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Singapore used to hold the top spot for the nation with the most powerful passport in the world. They’ve now been knocked into second place.
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Why The Long Face? Watch As A Horse Gallops Into A Bar [Video]
03 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Sometimes, life imitates comedy. Here, a horse runs into a bar, causing customers to flee in panic. You can make up your own punchline.
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Monday Morning Spice
16 Jul 2018 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
France take World Cup. Pussy Riot rushed the field. WeWork bans meat. Vaping pilot made plane drop 21k feet. Rolls Royce flying taxi. Scarlett pulls out of trans role.
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Please Enjoy This R5 Billion House On Cap Ferrat
19 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Located on the divine Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat coastline, in the south of France, is the world’s most expensive home. If you have the cash to burn, though.
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French Law Says Children Over Five Can Consent To Sex
14 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The age of consent in France is a rather confusing affair, as there’s no law that defines sex with someone below a fixed age as rape. Now women are fighting to change that.
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Fetish Toys, Roller Skates And A Polaroid: How The “The Trendiest Store In The World” Is Saying Goodbye
04 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After 20 years in the business a famous Parisian boutique is closing its doors, but not without one last bang: a collab bringing us fetish toys, skateboards and lighters.
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How Hermès Is Still One Of The World’s Most Luxurious Brands 180 Years Later
18 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Hermès is one of the most luxurious brands in the world, and its recent financial report shows just how well it is doing. But what features have helped the brand stay relevant?
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Are You Aware That The French Presidential Hopeful’s Wife Was Once His Teacher And Old Enough To Be His Mother?
24 Apr 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over in the US certain politicians are fond of trading in their models for new ones every decade or so, but this French front-runner has taken a different approach.
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