TravelDon't miss: World Puppet FestivalPicturesque Charleville Mezieres will be filled will the magic of puppetry during this wonderful biennial festival.04 Jul 02:00 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Wander Paris streets to taste its many flavoursAdvice on what to see in Paris and where to stay in France's Champagne region.01 Jul 10:00 PM
EntertainmentCinema's grande dame: Catherine DeneuveAt 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.01 Jul 05:30 PM
CyclingCycling: Dean fired up to finish Tour career in styleNew 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.30 Jun 01:11 AM
TravelThe Loire Valley's da Vinci abodeFrance's Loire Valley was the unlikely last home of an Italian Renaissance genius, writes P.K. Stowers.28 Jun 12:00 AM
LifestylePrints charmingDesigner Cedric Charlier, is steadily reinvigorating the famous French label Cacharel which is now available here.23 Jun 10:00 PM
WorldDay in photos - June 23Want to know what you've missed? Check out the news in photos from around the world.23 Jun 12:17 AM
EntertainmentJean Becker's time for reflectionFrench director Jean Becker talks to Peter Calder about the art of keeping it simple.17 Jun 05:30 PM
All BlacksRugby: McAlister confirms move to FranceBlues midfield back Luke McAlister today confirmed he has officially signed a three-year deal with French club, Toulouse.16 Jun 10:11 PM
LifestyleL'Oreal family feud reignitesThe battle between the heiress to the cosmetics empire and her estranged daughter has re-erupted.13 Jun 12:36 AM
OpinionPeter Bills: Give All Blacks a break, for Cup's sakeAre NZ's top rugby players bashing each other to pulp just in time for the World Cup?, asks Peter Bills.12 Jun 09:30 PM
TravelParis: Charm in city's contradictionsThe contrast between soaring architecture and grubby public places is part of the unique charm of Paris, writes Jim Eagles.09 Jun 12:00 AM
LifestylePierre Cardin: Making his name live foreverPierre Cardin, whose designs changed the face of consumer culture, is selling up. But his brand is immortal.26 May 05:30 PM
TravelParis: A visit to the Moulin RougeIt's still the most famous cabaret show in the world, and has been since the 1890s, but is it any good? P.K. Stowers spends a night at the Moulin Rouge.26 May 12:00 AM
BusinessZuckerberg to feature at G8 summit openingLeaders of the 'real' and 'virtual' worlds will meet, en masse, for the first time in northern France today.25 May 08:28 PM
LifestyleWorship of wineDating right back to the Greek and Roman gods, wine has always been part of religious culture.25 May 05:30 PM
