Culture
French authorities have announced a reform of the governance structure of Mont-Saint-Michel, one of the country’s most iconic tourist and cultural landmarks, triggering criticism from several trade unions who argue the decision goes against the public interest. Under the new arrangement, the entire......
François Gall, the French journalist, writer, and documentary filmmaker best known for creating the long-running television series Des trains pas comme les autres, has died at the age of 103, his family and France Télévisions announced. Gall passed away on Saturday, according to......
French-Moroccan actor and filmmaker Roschdy Zem has been named president of the jury for the 52nd edition of the Deauville American Film Festival, set to take place in Normandy from September 4 to 13, organizers announced. At 60 years old, Zem takes over the role from Franco-Iranian actress Golshifteh......
French bookstores are undergoing a profound transformation as they seek new ways to remain economically sustainable in a rapidly changing retail environment. Faced with declining book sales and rising operating costs, many independent booksellers are expanding their activities beyond traditional publishing......
The historic music instrument store Paul Beuscher in Paris has officially reopened after being closed since November, marking a new chapter for one of the most iconic music addresses in France. With a history spanning 175 years, the legendary shop has long been associated with major figures of music......
The Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) and the Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) will commemorate the centenary of renowned Moroccan writer Driss Chraïbi (1926–2026) on June 6 at the IMA headquarters in Paris. The event pays tribute to one of the most influential figures in Moroccan......
French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin, one of the most influential intellectual figures of the modern era, has died at the age of 104. His passing marks the end of a remarkable journey that spanned more than a century of history, social transformation, and intellectual exploration. Widely respected......
The prefecture of Inezgane Ait-Melloul opened its ninth edition of the Bilmawen carnival on Thursday, May 28, 2026, drawing local associations and international delegations to celebrate one of Morocco's most distinctive forms of intangible cultural heritage. The multi-day event runs through June......
The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival concluded with a powerful and symbolic victory, as Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu was awarded the Palme d’Or for his latest film “Fjord.” This marks his second time receiving the festival’s highest honor, after his earlier win in......
The career of French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is facing increasing pressure following a series of concert cancellations, public calls for him to step back from performing, and the emergence of new legal complaints. In Canada, several scheduled performances were cancelled by event organizers, who......
The head of Canal+ has stated that the group will no longer collaborate with professionals from the film industry who signed a petition criticizing major shareholder Vincent Bolloré. The announcement was made by Canal+ executive chairman Maxime Saada during the Cannes Film Festival period in......
At the Cannes Film Festival, Austrian director Marie Kreutzer presented her latest film “Gentle Monster,” a drama that confronts difficult social issues without offering simple solutions. Speaking after the film’s premiere, Kreutzer explained that the project was challenging to develop,......
A new investigative book has shed light on the spectacular robbery at the Louvre Museum, describing what author Patricia Tourancheau calls a “rustic but bold” operation that shocked France and the international art world. Published on May 7, the book Le Casse du Louvre reconstructs how a......
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