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Can same-sex couples get a church blessing in France?

With church blessings approved by the Church of England, can you get one in France also?

French mayor requires wedding couples to pay €1,000 ‘damage deposit’

The move is a bid to deter wedding parties from degenerating out of control after three major incidents in recent weeks. The mayor also wants armed police present at ceremonies

Did you know? First WW1 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has French origins

After world war one, the first ever Tombs of the Unknown Soldier were created in both London and Paris, with the United States following shortly after

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France’s first woodland site for cremated ashes is open

Elia Conte Douette is working with local mairies on developing their woodland sites into cemeteries

12 million French students remember teacher Samuel Paty

As students return to school today, a one-minute silence was held for the teacher murdered for showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in class

President Macron vows: ‘We will continue’ for Samuel Paty

The President gave an emotional speech during a national ceremony for the murdered teacher last night, which we have translated for readers here.

Health worker ceremony replaces Paris's July 14 parade

This year's main Fête Nationale ceremony will take place at Place de la Concorde

France honours parents who raise large families

Did you know that France awards medals to parents who have raised large families?

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Can same-sex couples get a church blessing in France?

French mayor requires wedding couples to pay €1,000 ‘damage deposit’

Did you know? First WW1 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has French origins

France’s first woodland site for cremated ashes is open

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2024 Map: see where in France road speeds are reverting to 90km/h limit

French ski station voted as best in the world

Will roadworthiness tests penalise drivers in France for removing emission-limiting liquid?

EU faces legal challenge from French lawyer over weedkiller sale decision

Ignoring this increasingly common French road sign could cost you €135

Briton applies for French residency card and finds he was adopted - and has siblings

Free data leak: is it possible to change French bank account number?

12 million French students remember teacher Samuel Paty

President Macron vows: ‘We will continue’ for Samuel Paty

Health worker ceremony replaces Paris's July 14 parade

France honours parents who raise large families