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Wherefore art thou?': France look to restore identity with outing to Romeo and Juliet

France's rugby coach takes players to Paris Opera to reset mentally after a disappointing loss to Scotland and seven weeks of isolated training camp preparation.

France news

fromThe Local France

8 favourite French words of the day

The Local publishes daily French words and phrases focusing on colloquialisms and slang not typically taught in classrooms, with a curated selection of eight recent favorites highlighted.

France news

fromThe Local France

REVEALED: What makes the French proud?

French people take greatest pride in their history of ideas, particularly the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen and the French Revolution's democratic legacy, rather than physical heritage or cultural stereotypes.

Miscellaneous

fromTravel + Leisure

This Parisian Neighborhood Is Packed With Historic Cafes, Boutique Hotels, and Postcard-worthy Streets

Saint-Germain-des-Prés blends historic bohemian culture with upscale shopping, fine dining, and world-class museums along charming cobblestone streets.

Paris food

Brave, visionary and queer: the Bohemian brilliance of author George Sand

George Sand was a prolific 19th-century writer whose radical emotional style and focus on women's experiences transformed European literature and social attitudes, despite facing intense misogynistic criticism.

fromThe Atlantic

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Today's Atlantic Trivia: In What Book Does Eponine Die?

Competitors must attempt to answer 240 questions, such as the following, from 2022: "Playing for Bangalore against Pune in the IPL in April 2013, who set a new record for the fastest century in professional cricket by reaching 100 off 30 balls?" If it makes you feel better, the median number of correct answers the year of that test was 64.

Books

Arts

Show unpacks legacy of polymath architect who restored Paris's Notre-Dame (the first time)

Eugène Viollet-le-Duc transformed architectural restoration, theory, and practice through prolific drawings and influential restorations, now highlighted in a major U.S. exhibition.

Cocktails

fromTasting Table

The Paris Bar Ernest Hemingway Made Famous Is Pure Literary Romance - Tasting Table

Bar Hemingway at the Ritz retains 1920s decor and intimate 25-seat ambiance, famous for Hemingway lore, expensive martinis, classic cocktails, and luxury small plates.

fromFrenchly

7 Famous French Love Poems (with English Translations) - Frenchly

Need a French poem to impress your date or S.O.? Love is in the air and here at Frenchly, we've got you covered. The French language has long been considered the language of romance, and French poetry is a beautiful way to say "je t'aime" to your love. Here are seven French love poems that will sweep anyone off their feet. We've included the original French version of each poem, along with their English translation.

Books

Film

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Lovers and fighters: how Les Liaisons Dangereuses reveals the passions of Christopher Hampton

Christopher Hampton is a politically engaged playwright whose work emphasizes objectivity, lucidity and irony while blending private passion with enduring craftsmanship.

Arts

Museum dedicated to the Romantic movement reopens in Paris on Valentine's Day

Musée de la Vie romantique reopens after a €3.8m renovation, restoring historic fabric and shutters, renewing exhibitions, improving access, and displaying 300 works including 70 restorations.

France news