Talking to Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron is one of the few world leaders keeping the lines of communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin open in hopes of giving Putin a diplomatic way out, so far with no results. (France 24)
A time to laugh
There’s nothing funny about the war in Ukraine or the pandemic, but we still need a good laugh in these tough times. What were the French laughing at when the country was swept by cholera in the 1830s? (The Public Domain)
Japanese architect transforms French cathedral
Kengo Kuma has designed a sleek contemporary new entrance for the 12th-century Angers Cathedral. (Dezeen)
Scandalous statue
Napoleon’s sister Pauline Borghese dared to disrobe for a statue (now at the Villa Borghese) of her as Venus by the great sculptor Antonio Canova. (Artnet News)
Radioactive cloud
Did France really try to conceal the fact that radiation from Chernobyl polluted France, as many believe? (The Local)
Who’s who in the French presidential race?
A rundown of the 12 official candidates for the French presidential election in April. (France 24)
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