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Trend for simple traditional restaurants continues in north France

Old-fashioned ‘bouillons’ are being revived and aim to provide dishes at low prices that people could have been served by their grandmothers

Explained: France’s weekend lockdown new dates and rules

The measure has been extended for the Alpes-Maritimes coastline and the city of Dunkirk while it will last for at least three weekends in Pas-de-Calais

Covid: Dunkirk weekend lockdown to last for three more weeks

It is the same situation for the department of Pas-de-Calais, while a decision is yet to be made for the communes along the Alpes-Maritimes coast

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Local weekend lockdowns in France: Where, why and the rules

The whole Pas-de-Calais department, the Alpes-Maritimes coast and Dunkirk, equal to around 2.5 million people, will be under lockdown this weekend. Residents will need forms to go out and there will be restrictions on what shops can open. We explain.

State-backed French pirate who became royal favourite

The Connexion recounts the astonishing story of privateer Jean Bart, a hero in his hometown of Dunkirk, and a commoner who rose through the ranks of French nobility thanks to an impressive seafaring ability

Major French ports blockaded in new pension strike

Major ports in France - including Calais, Dunkirk and Marseille - are still being blockaded today (Friday January 17) after unions called for a 72-hour strike, with some ferry services reporting disruption.

Free buses prove successful in French town of Dunkirk

The decision to make public transport free in the French town of Dunkirk (Nord) has been hailed a success after a rise in passenger use, and “new dynamism” in the city centre.

'Forgotten problem' of refugees in northern France

British-run charity issues call for volunteers so they can continue their work after the summer season

French customs staff impose Brexit work to rule

Long queues at travel hubs including Gare du Nord, Calais, and popular ski resort airports in southeast France

Dunkirk carnival ‘seagull cry’ contest has new winner

This year’s Dunkirk carnival has crowned a new winner of its annual “seagull’s cry” contest (“ cri de la mouette ”), as the unusual festivities continue throughout the month.

Free buses are just the ticket to open up city

Buses are now completely free to use in Dunkirk and surrounding communes, making it France’s 30th local authority and the first city in Europe with free public transport for 200,000 residents.

Strategic importance of France’s favourite village

A small northern village topped a recent popularity poll. Jane Hanks looks at the long, fascinating history of Cassel

Film deals promise big money for local tourism

Thousands flock to the Riviera for May’s Cannes Film Festival but French towns are now seeing a tourism boost from being the location for a film... like Dunkirk, where visitor numbers rose 25% after the film

Dunkirk man leaves town €1.8m – and a headache

Bequest is a bonus for Channel town... but it also comes with two conditions

Everyone forgets French fought at Dunkirk

Leading French journalist Jacques Duquesne, one of the founders of Le Point news magazine, witnessed the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation as a boy aged 10. Here the 87-year-old tells Jane Hanks why he has written a book to tell the story from the French perspective

Dunkirk

Trend for simple traditional restaurants continues in north France

Explained: France’s weekend lockdown new dates and rules

Covid: Dunkirk weekend lockdown to last for three more weeks

Local weekend lockdowns in France: Where, why and the rules

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State-backed French pirate who became royal favourite

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Free buses prove successful in French town of Dunkirk

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French customs staff impose Brexit work to rule

Dunkirk carnival ‘seagull cry’ contest has new winner

Free buses are just the ticket to open up city

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Dunkirk man leaves town €1.8m – and a headache

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Dunkirk, filmed in the Nord, nominated for 8 Oscars

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Everyone forgets French fought at Dunkirk

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