Solar max is nearly here! Here’s how and where to see the Northern Lights ...

One of the signature broad, black bicorne hats that Napoleon Bonaparte wore when he ruled 19th-century France and waged war in Europe is expected to fetch upwards of 600,000 euros (£525,000 ...

Amiens Cathedral in north-western France is a Gothic masterpiece built before Notre Dame Cathedral. It is richly adorned with impressive sculptural décor. These sculptures depict biblical scenes such ...

Hats often pull a whole look together, but they can do so much more in cinema. Whether that’s stealing the show as a character or becoming a defining piece of a beloved hero, hats in all shapes ...

The Memorial de Caen remembers this, and everything else, in France’s best Second World ... They’re a key Amiens attraction, interesting for 10 minutes but the visit lasts 45.

Found off the west coast of France, south of Normandy, in the Atlantic Ocean, the 32-square-mile island of Île de Ré is a very popular destination for a staycation among the French.

They say they are so happy to be in France that they want to save it.” Aurelie says that when Macron first became president it felt like an honour that he was from Amiens - but now she's ...

The films were shot around Lyons, the Alps and in Provence. See extra topics on Le Rugby, Le Tour de France and le tennis. Keep track of your progress through the course by joining the BBC ...

France also hosts many international sporting events. Some are regular fixtures, such as the French Open tennis tournament, the Tour de France or the 24-hour race in Le Mans. Others are exceptional ...

"Tadej is from a different class and I think he should win the Tour de France pretty easily. Tadej is virtually unbeatable. But you never know…." After his huge effort in the time trial ...

The woman's cardboard sign caused one of the worst crashes in Tour de France history A French woman has been fined €1,200 ($1,357; £1,028) for causing a huge crash at the Tour de France by ...