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France opens ‘Maison Elysée’ to showcase presidential history

The €3.5 million project includes a historical exhibition, a cafe with a view and a gift shop

Poissons d’Avril spotted in French press today…have you been fooled?

Have you heard?! The president of France will parade in an electric Citroën Ami car for July 14, and gendarmes are to start training cats for their ‘feline brigade’...or are they…?

French conspiracy theorist suspected of planning Élysée coup d’état

55-year-old suspect is also charged with helping to organise attacks against vaccination centres, destroying 5G antennas, and spreading debunked claims that the ‘Covid virus’ was a result of the rollout of 5G

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President Macron to discuss roadmap out of lockdown today

Senior ministers are expected to discuss a possible date for reopening restaurant terraces and cultural centres in France from May

Elysée hosts a ‘Made in France’ show

A toothbrush made from recycled plastic, a mobile solar panel station and an anti-wind umbrella were among 120 products on show at the Elysée at a “Made in France” exhibition

France celebrates July 14 with Paris military display

France is celebrating its Fête Nationale today (July 14), with commemorative events in Paris including a military parade and flypast in front of President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders.

Elton John and President Macron unite against AIDS

The singer Elton John has joined with President Emmanuel Macron to call for more international support in the fight against AIDS.

Gilets Jaunes: Macron to make official statement today

French President Emmanuel Macron is to make an official statement on the Gilets Jaunes protest situation at 20h today (Monday December 10).

Gilets Jaunes: Macron to speak after feared weekend

President Macron is to make a statement on the Gilets Jaunes crisis early next week, it has been announced, as the government appeals for calm amid fears that this weekend’s violence could escalate.

Élysée fears return of violence in Paris this weekend

This Saturday (December 8) could see the return of serious violence in Paris by those determined to “smash”, the Élysée has said, as public support for the genuine Gilets Jaunes protests remains high.

Macron: January fuel tax rise for France cancelled

The French fuel tax rise that was expected for January 1 has been definitively cancelled, President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed, after reports this week had described it as merely “postponed”.

Macron joke site’s making money for homeless

T-shirts making fun of the Elysée Palace souvenir shop have raised €30,000 for homeless and migrant charities as they parody some of President Macron’s outspoken comments.

Elysée mementos are a hit

A shop in the Elysée Palace courtyard and online has started selling a range of presidency-inspired souvenirs with Président and Première dame shopping bags snapped up alongside mugs and key rings.

France’s 2018 heritage days attract over 12m people

Over 12 million people visited almost 16,000 monuments across France this weekend as part of this year’s Journées Européennes du Patrimoine (European Heritage Days).

French President’s residence to sell branded souvenirs

The Elysée Palace has trademarked its own brand, and is set to sell a range of branded souvenirs in a bid to raise money for building renovations.

President Macron to host Obama for ‘private breakfast'

French president Emmanuel Macron is to meet former president of the United States, Barack Obama, for a “private breakfast” tomorrow (Saturday).

Macron appoints author as French language champion

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed award-winning French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani to champion the French language and “represent the open face of Francophonie”.

Schoolboy secures work placement at Elysée Palace

A middle school student from Brittany has managed to secure a very rare work experience placement in the Elysée Palace, after writing directly to President Emmanuel Macron.

Macron to give first TV interview as president

President Emmanuel Macron will tonight (Sunday) give his first ever television interview since he was elected, on the French channels TF1 and LCI, at 20h.

No political role for Brigitte Macron after backlash

Brigitte Macron, the wife of French president Emmanuel Macron, will not have an official political role, after a public backlash against a proposed change in her status.

Macron to welcome Rihanna at the Elysée after tweet

President Emmanuel Macron is to welcome R&B singer Rihanna to the Elysée after the star sent him a tweet about education.

Macron’s party marches on

New president could have support from 75% of the MPs in new Assemblée Nationale – but abstentions hit 31%

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France opens ‘Maison Elysée’ to showcase presidential history

Poissons d’Avril spotted in French press today…have you been fooled?

French conspiracy theorist suspected of planning Élysée coup d’état

President Macron to discuss roadmap out of lockdown today

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