Life after Galliano begins - but Dior still knows how to put on a show.

Our intrepid foodie finds a perfect rendition of peasant cuisine, coq qu vin, in a tiny village in southern France.

Three Kiwi Francophiles share what it's like to get past France's tourist veneer.

It takes a whole day to make but a French cassoulet is worth the effort, writes Grant Allen.

Picturesque Charleville Mezieres will be filled will the magic of puppetry during this wonderful biennial festival.

Advice on what to see in Paris and where to stay in France's Champagne region.

At 67, French screen legend Catherine Deneuve embodies the essence of growing old gracefully. Helen Barlow surveys the life and loves of the star and talks to her about her new film, a feminist comedy.

New Zealand cyclist Julian Dean is intent on doing what he does best for his Garmin-Cervelo team as he contemplates contesting what could be his last Tour de France.

Designer Cedric Charlier, is steadily reinvigorating the famous French label Cacharel which is now available here.

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French director Jean Becker talks to Peter Calder about the art of keeping it simple.

Blues midfield back Luke McAlister today confirmed he has officially signed a three-year deal with French club, Toulouse.

The battle between the heiress to the cosmetics empire and her estranged daughter has re-erupted.

Are NZ's top rugby players bashing each other to pulp just in time for the World Cup?, asks Peter Bills.