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Many parcel collection points in France are overwhelmed as Christmas approaches
Heavy customer traffic leaves some struggling to cope
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Warnings issued over connecting to public WiFi networks in France
Lack of encryption and risk of connecting to ‘fake networks’ leave users at risk of hacking attempts
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Provence’s santon makers seek geographical protection for historic craft
The small, hand-painted clay figurines are at the heart of traditional French Christmas nativity scenes
10.2m visitors set record for Le Louvre
The Louvre museum in Paris broke its visitor numbers record in 2018, with 10.2 million over the year - a rise of 25% compared to 2017.
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Museum president Jean-Luc Martinez said that a music video of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, shot at the museum, and the opening of the Louvre in Abu Dhabi had boosted its reputation.
