A motorbike was filmed driving along the motorway - but without a rider.

China imported 40 per cent of its wine from France last year.

600 visitors to the cathedral were locked inside when a hammer wielding assailant attacked police outside.

Man who attacked officers with hammer, kitchen knives shot by Paris police.

The fortunes of a humble village changed when Louis XIV built his splendid palace nearby.

Here are pinch-yourself perfect options for your stay in the The City of Light.

Oliver Dowling is awake in hospital, but girlfriend's condition is still "very serious".

Macron hasn't shied away from his criticism of Trump's position on climate change.

Frenchman Laurent Lokoli refused to shake hands with his opponent after losing match.

Pedalling around Paris delights Stephanie Holmes.

Facebook has been fined €150,000 by French authorities for "unfair tracking" of its users.

COMMENT: New leader has defied critics but path ahead is tough, writes Alan Duff.

Emmanuel Macron is a 'war leader', says anti-terror commander candidate.

In Meribel, there's no shoe like a snowshoe, writes Peter Thompson.

COMMENT: Unlike, the UK and US, France has learned no country is an island unto itself.

France takes a step into unknown with the election of its youngest leader since Napoleon.

Macron's win will have been greeted with sighs of relief on both sides of the Channel.

EDITORIAL: Voters have restored elected a President who offers them a better economy.

Emmanuel Macron just won the French election, but it's his wife people wanted to see.

The European Union seems to be have breathed a sigh of relief at the French result.

Election stakes are too high to be bothered by campaign documents, they say.

Bordeaux has been ravaged by frost causing an estimated 1 billion euros in damage.

Anger in France will "explode" after the election, Marine Le Pen warned yesterday.

Famed American chef Julia Child's first meal in France was a good one.

Emmanuel Macron is young enough to be his wife's son - rather than the other way round.

Protestors throw firebombs at police in Paris May Day march clash.

COMMENT: Macron is about to dance with France's first lady, Paris, writes Alan Duff.

EDITORIAL: France denies its 'Trump" top place in presidential first round.

Hundreds donate to bring Beau St George's body home from France.

A man who devoted his life to sharks has died in a black spot known for such attacks.