Horses, bulls and birds of all types live among the pink marshes of the Camargue, a rugged landscape shaped by the relentless push and pull of sea and river.
Category: France
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How the Olympics Mascot, Phryge, Went From Bizarre to Beloved
Merchandise featuring the cheery red figure, which is based on a symbol of the French Revolution, has become a best seller at boutiques around Paris.
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The Best Looks of the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony
Paris raised the fashion stakes for the XXXIII Olympiad, and even with the rain, the result transformed the Seine into a watery runway.
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Sylvain Saudan, ‘Skier of the Impossible,’ Is Dead at 87
His audacious descents around the world inspired a generation of extreme skiers. “One mistake,” he once said, “you die.”
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Fashion Doesn’t Get More Personal Than Drawn-On Clothes
Plus: new French hotels, eel bento boxes in Long Island City and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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Dancers Drop Threat to Strike During Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
Organizers avoided disruption by agreeing to give performers on temporary contracts a greater cut of broadcast royalties.
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What to Do, Eat and See in Paris
Heading to France’s capital for the Olympics, or after the crowds have thinned? A travel editor picks some recent Paris stories to help plan your trip.
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After French Election, Voters Are Resigned to Cost-of-Living Crisis
France’s parliamentary elections were intended to bring change, but many fear the political gridlock means their struggle to pay bills will continue.
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Political Gridlock Will Raise the Economic Stakes in France
The French election results point to a prolonged political logjam, which may not help a country bedeviled by high debt and slowing economic growth.
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Inside the Factory Turning Trash Into Olympic Podiums
To help make the Olympic Games in Paris greener, Le Pavé, a manufacturing start-up, is making podiums and stadium seating out of recycled plastic.
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New Factories and Jobs Are Not Enough to Stem France’s Far Right Surge
President Emmanuel Macron’s promise of re-industrialization in northern France has helped stimulate the economy, but “people feel defeated and angry.”
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French Director Benoît Jacquot Is Charged With Rape
Mr. Jacquot, 77, was accused of assaulting two actresses and barred from working with minors. He has denied any wrongdoing.