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Notre Dame-Style Fire Risk at UK Parliament as Costs Soar

Notre Dame-Style Fire Risk at UK Parliament as Costs Soar

The Palace of Westminster, home to the UK Parliament, is at risk of a Notre Dame-style fire if MPs fail to address funding for its restoration, a p...

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Darent Valley, Kent: A Perfect Weekend of Art, Lavender and Pubs

Darent Valley, Kent: A Perfect Weekend of Art, Lavender and Pubs

The Darent Valley in Kent offers a perfect weekend escape with art, lavender fields and great pubs. This 'demi-paradise' inspired the Romantic pain...

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French Pupils Resume School Blockades as Protests Escalate

French Pupils Resume School Blockades as Protests Escalate

French pupils resumed school blockades on Monday, reigniting protests over poor school conditions and the high cost of living. Dozens of high schoo...

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Winter City Break in Europe: Share Your Top Tip and Win

Winter City Break in Europe: Share Your Top Tip and Win

A winter city break in Europe can be magical, with festive markets, cozy cafes, and snowy streets. The Guardian is asking readers to share their to...

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France Protests Turn Violent: Police Clash With Masked Rioters

France Protests Turn Violent: Police Clash With Masked Rioters

France protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services turned violent in Paris, Marseille, and other cities as police clashed wi...

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France Deploys 70,000 Police as Protests Threaten Nationwide Unrest

France Deploys 70,000 Police as Protests Threaten Nationwide Unrest

France has deployed 70,000 police officers across the country as it braces for a third weekend of nationwide protests, with around 150 demonstratio...

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Welsh Tapestry Rivals Bayeux: Last French Invasion of Britain

Welsh Tapestry Rivals Bayeux: Last French Invasion of Britain

The Welsh tapestry that rivals Bayeux has become a subject of fascination, as it depicts the last French invasion of Britain at Fishguard. This rem...

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Spontaneous Travel in France: Why a Map Beats Algorithms

Spontaneous Travel in France: Why a Map Beats Algorithms

Spontaneous travel in France is the antidote to algorithm-driven vacations. In a world where every trip is optimized by ratings and reviews, one co...

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Melting Glaciers in Dolomites Reveal WWI Munitions Cache

Melting Glaciers in Dolomites Reveal WWI Munitions Cache

Melting glaciers in the Dolomites have revealed a significant cache of unexploded WWI munitions, including Italian artillery shells and French mort...

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France's Retirement Timebomb: Why Crisis Will Continue

France's Retirement Timebomb: Why Crisis Will Continue

France's retirement timebomb is at the heart of the country's recurring political crises, as modest attempts to raise the retirement age provoke vi...

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Andy Goldsworthy Art Trail: Epic Hiking in Haute-Provence

Andy Goldsworthy Art Trail: Epic Hiking in Haute-Provence

Discover the Andy Goldsworthy art trail in Haute-Provence, an epic hiking adventure that combines land art with breathtaking landscapes. At 69, I embarked on my first backpacking trip to experience...

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Łódź City Break: Poland's Capital of Cinema and Factories
Łódź City Break: Poland's Capital of Cinema and Factories
Łódź, Poland's capital of cinema and factories, offers a unique city break experience that blends industrial heritage with modern culture. This dynamic city, once a textile manufacturing powerhouse, has reinvented... Læs mere ...
Why France's Gloom Is Shaping the 2027 Presidential Election
Why France's Gloom Is Shaping the 2027 Presidential Election
France's presidential election in 2027 is being shaped by a profound national gloom, as the French people's pessimism about their future drives political change. This article explores the roots of... Læs mere ...
Architourism in France: Explore Retro Futurist La Grande-Motte
Architourism in France: Explore Retro Futurist La Grande-Motte
Architourism in France reaches its most playful expression in La Grande-Motte, a retro futurist seaside town near Montpellier that’s out of this world. This 1960s resort, with its pyramidal buildings... Læs mere ...
Slow Skiing in the French Alps: Leisurely Lunches & Spa Days
Slow Skiing in the French Alps: Leisurely Lunches & Spa Days
Slow skiing in the French Alps offers a refreshing alternative to the adrenaline-fueled rush of traditional ski holidays. Instead of racing from lift to lift, you can savor leisurely lunches,... Læs mere ...
Hidden Gem Ski Resorts in France for Couples and Families
Hidden Gem Ski Resorts in France for Couples and Families
Discover the best hidden gem ski resorts in France for couples and families seeking unforgettable alpine adventures away from the crowds. France offers snow-sure resorts, fabulous food, and slopes for... Læs mere ...
Marseille Overtourism: France's New Capital of Travel
Marseille Overtourism: France's New Capital of Travel
Marseille overtourism has transformed France's second city from a maligned stopover into a must-see destination, with nearly 7 million visitors expected this year. Once overshadowed by Paris and Nice, Marseille... Læs mere ...
France Relaxes Cheese Rules After Drought Devastates Pastures
France Relaxes Cheese Rules After Drought Devastates Pastures
France is relaxing cheese production rules after a severe drought and heatwaves dried up grazing pastures, threatening traditional dairy livelihoods. The government announced temporary changes for Comté, Beaufort, and Abondance,... Læs mere ...
France Marmot Hunting Ban: Campaigners Fight for Alpine Rodents
France Marmot Hunting Ban: Campaigners Fight for Alpine Rodents
Animal rights campaigners are intensifying efforts to ban marmot hunting in France, arguing that these Alpine rodents are being killed for sport rather than necessity. The movement, led by groups... Læs mere ...
Why French Locals Are Saying 'Parisians Out' in Brittany
Why French Locals Are Saying 'Parisians Out' in Brittany
The 'Parisians out' movement in Brittany highlights growing French tourist tensions as locals express frustration with second homeowners. This summer, graffiti and vandalism in southern Finistère have sparked debates about... Læs mere ...
Europe's Best Food and Drink Discoveries: A Traveler's Guide
Europe's Best Food and Drink Discoveries: A Traveler's Guide
Europe's best food and drink discoveries are a highlight of any traveler's journey, offering a taste of regional culture and tradition. Whether you're savoring a buttery croissant in Paris, sampling... Læs mere ...
French Police Violence in Channel Crossings
French Police Violence in Channel Crossings
French police violence in Channel crossings is on the rise, according to a new report by NGO Utopia 56. The organization reports that 2,720 migrants have faced police violence this... Læs mere ...
Medieval Manuscript Fragments Reveal Guernsey's Literary Past
Medieval Manuscript Fragments Reveal Guernsey's Literary Past
Medieval manuscript fragments discovered in Guernsey are shedding new light on the island's literary life, offering unprecedented insights into the reading habits of its medieval citizens. These 17 fragments, dating... Læs mere ...

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