Former motorsport boss Max Mosley may serve an injunction on Google over the continued publication of images of him taken at an orgy.

The uplifting experience of visiting the Louvre in Paris is being marred by the sight of packs of rats scavenging scraps left by picnickers in the museum's gardens.

French tax hikes over the last three years and fiscal breaks provided by Portugal are driving rich French to seek homes in the Atlantic-hugging country.

The Pyrenees lived up to their reputation for causing ups and downs at the Tour de France yesterday.

A hundred years ago, thousands of French and colonial troops, huge artillery pieces and the latest hi-tech kit - airships - took part in a Bastille Day parade.

The closest to sex advice I've ever had is "don't trust the French". Thanks Dad.

Nicolas Sarkozy thought it was a neat idea: sell Russia two advanced warships and open up a lucrative market for France's troubled armaments industry.

"Sea," said King Canute, the 11th-century Danish King of England, "I command you to come no further!"

Phoebe Falconer is intrigued to find one of the world's most recognisable statues sitting in the middle of a roundabout in northeastern France.

The French elite may scorn McDonald's for what they see as an economic and gastronomic horror in the same bun, but citizens in a town in northern France have taken to the streets to demand a branch of the US fast food chain.

The original French Alpine retreat has much appeal for the modern snowboard and ski traveller, writes Adam Ruck.

French police cleared three migrant camps in the port of Calais because of concerns over an outbreak of scabies and increasing violence, but the migrants said they will stay put and keep trying to reach Britain.

Two of Hollywood's leading ladies have moved to France to be with their men. But only one of them is making the transition look effortless.

The publisher of the New York Times has denied that the firing of top editor Jill Abramson was linked to a salary dispute or sexism.

The publisher of the New York Times is denying media reports its first woman editor was dismissed over her complaints about unequal pay.

Two women, both the first female editors at their two respective and prestigious newspapers - the New York Times and Le Monde - are leaving their posts.

Triathlete Laurent Vidal has emerged from an induced coma and is showing signs of making a positive recovery from a heart attack suffered in training at the weekend.

One of France's most successful rap stars – or "rappeurs" – has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a war of words with a rival performer turned violent.

A surf boat crew will stage a symbolic row down Auckland's North Shore tomorrow, as they prepare for a commemorative international race in Turkey next year.

A new book claims Nicolas Sarkozy unsuccessfully tried to seduce President Francois Hollande's ex-girlfriend, Valerie Trierweiler.

Ever dreamed of seeing France on two wheels? Lynette Eyb provides an overview to help you start planning your cycling adventure.