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Non! French publisher won’t update Roald Dahl’s children’s books
French publisher won’t update Roald Dahl’s children’s books. “This rewrite is only about Britain. We have never modified Roald Dahl’s texts, and to date it is not in the pipeline,” [...]
Why do the French love comic books so much?
One in four books sold in France is a 'bande-dessinée' (comic book). . As the world famous Angoulême comic book festival begins, The Local explores France's enduring love affair with [...]
New Year’s Eve in France: what you need to know
There are many ways to fight the cold French winter, coats, gloves, soups, central heating…. and parties! Christmas is the first opportunity to warm the soul. However, the latter celebration centres [...]
French phrases you need for the 2022 World Cup final
France take on Argentina on Sunday in the World Cup final, an event that is causing huge excitement - here are some helpful French phrases to shout at the big [...]
What the EU’s new EES and ETIAS systems means for travel to France
From biometric checks to the 90-day rule, cartes de séjour and visas - here's what the EU's new EES and ETIAS systems means for people travelling in and out of [...]
French novelist Annie Ernaux wins Nobel Literature Prize 2022
French novelist Annie Ernaux has won this year's Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced on 6th October. Why she won the award Announcing the award, Mats Malm, Permanent [...]
