The politics of food
Anyone who wants to become president of France must promote traditional French foods, even though the people may prefer couscous and pizza. (The Local)
Mummy discovered in Notre Dame
While digging up the cathedral’s floor to install scaffolding to repair the roof, crews uncovered an ancient graveyard full of precious artifacts, including a mummy probably dating from the 14th-century. (Smithsonian Magazine)
Voting in France no joke for British comic
Demand for French passports from British nationals has risen dramatically since Brexit. One new Frenchman, a British comedian, explains why. (France 24)
Napoleon rides again
Joaquin Phoenix makes a convincing French emperor for director Ridley Scott’s upcoming film Napoleon. (Metro)
The state of French museums
French museums received strong government support during the pandemic but must now get creative to recover from long periods of closure and lowered visitor numbers. (The Art Newspaper)
Macron still in the lead
No surprises are expected from the French presidential election in April. A round-up of the activities of the various candidates. (France 24)
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