Category: France

Celebrating a Buffalo-Born Titan of the French Baroque Revival

William Christie, who is being feted for his 80th birthday, planted seeds in fallow grounds that brought forth baroque splendors — both figuratively and literally.
‘Tax the Rich,’ French Protesters Cry, as the Wealthy Push Back on Paying More

With a budget crisis looming, a proposal for a tax on ultrahigh-wealth individuals has grass-roots support, but it adds conflict to an already fragmented political landscape.
France’s Oscars Pick Is an Acclaimed Iranian Film Snubbed by Iran

“It Was Just an Accident,” the Palme d’Or winner, will be eligible for best international feature. Its director criticized the selection process by nondemocratic countries.
France’s Debt Rating Cut on Fears of Political Instability

Fitch Ratings cited the “increased fragmentation and polarization” of politics in the debt-laden country as justification for the downgrade.
What Travelers Need to Know About the Upcoming Strike in France

The planned shutdown, which will affect transit in and beyond Paris, dovetails with the tube strike in London.
Jacques Charrier, Movie Star Who Wed Brigitte Bardot, Dies at 88

Their marriage made news in France, but they were an unhappy couple, and it didn’t last. Years later, they attacked each other in dueling memoirs.
Why France’s Financial Woes Are Pushing Its Government to the Brink

The French prime minister has proposed drastic spending cuts and tax increases to shore up the country’s accounts, but his plan could backfire.
Fears of a French Government Collapse Send Its Borrowing Costs Soaring

France’s finance minister suggested that a cornerstone of the European economy might need help from the International Monetary Fund if a political and debt crisis were not addressed.
French Prime Minister Calls Special Parliamentary Session to Address Ballooning Debt

Prime Minister François Bayrou called a parliamentary session to address the “gravity” of the situation. An analyst said his move was “political suicide,” as some opponents vowed to bring down the government.
Jellyfish Shut Down French Nuclear Power Plant

Four of the plant’s reactors shut down after swarms of jellyfish clogged its pumping stations. It isn’t the first time the creatures have thwarted nuclear plants.
Five European Castles That Court Travelers With Kids

Palaces rich with history often fall flat with children, but these offer playgrounds and activities that capture their imaginations and let them run wild.
Jane Morgan, Singer Who Charmed Both Sides of the Atlantic, Dies at 101

Born in Massachusetts, she built a following in Parisian nightclubs before returning to the U.S., where she had a successful career as a torch singer.