Sir Mick Jagger is currently happily holed up at his 16th century French castle, La Fourchette, which is situated on the banks of the Loire as he quarantines during the coronavirus pandemic. The 76-year-old bought the chateau and the surrounding 20 hectares of land in 1982 with his then-wife Jerry Hall, for a princely sum … Read more
‘I love New Zealand’s North Island – it’s like Scotland but warmer’: Comedian Dawn French recalls her travel adventures By Tessa Williams For The Daily Mail Published: 10:52 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 10:52 BST, 2 May 2020 Vicar of Dibley star Dawn French So which destination is the comedian’s most memorable? Here she … Read more
BBC’S Big Night In: Dawn French RETURNS as the Vicar of Dibley after five years as she jokes about her Easter egg bra, getting to grips with Zoom and her lockdown exercise regime By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 20:12 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 20:35 BST, 23 April 2020 She won hearts with … Read more
A group of researchers in Paris are planning to examine whether nicotine patches will help prevent – or lessen the effects of – the novel coronavirus. It comes after a French study found that few people hospitalized, or at home, with coronavirus were regular smokers compared to the general population. The team theorized that nicotine … Read more
From Brittany in the north to the Spanish border in the south, there are miles of charming spots to discover on the Atlantic coast in France. The sea may be rough, but there are plenty of sheltered coves and bays to avoid the swells. We’ve trawled from top to bottom to find ten of the … Read more
Riots have broken out in Paris amid anger over police ‘heavy-handed’ treatment of ethnic minorities during the coronavirus lockdown. Tear gas and baton charges were fired by police in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, northern Paris, in the early hours this morning as fireworks exploded in the street. Armed police were seen moving through the area as groups of … Read more
Two French soldiers are killed and five seriously hurt as their helicopter crashes in the Pyrenees The Cougar military helicopter crashed in the Pyrenees near the town of Lameac Two French soldiers have been killed while five remain seriously injured A French army spokesman has said the victims were aged between 25 and 38 Adjudent-Chef … Read more
Amazon deliveries are restricted to essential goods like food and medical supplies in France after court rules the company ‘failed’ to keep workers safe during coronavirus pandemic French court limits Amazon to delivering essential goods in the country The company will have 24 hours to adjust to new regulations of face daily fines The court … Read more