French cultural digest: November 2020 A round up of five arts and culture stories creating a buzz in France this autumn
French inheritance law is right, Johnny case shows Opinion: French rocker Johnny Hallyday's decision to try to bypass French law to disinherit his children was a bad idea, says Samantha David – there are good reasons for the French réserve héreditaire rules
New Johnny Hallyday stage show to open late 2019 A new stage show in honour of the late French singer and entertainer Johnny Hallyday will open in Paris by the end of 2019, it has been confirmed.
news Three-metre Hallyday statue unveiled in French village A three-metre-high statue of Johnny Hallyday has been unveiled in a small village in the Ardèche, as fans continue to mourn and celebrate the late star, who died in December aged 74.
Hallyday will battle hinges on where he was resident For many people, legal place of residence is key in working out inheritance issues. However the estate of Johnny Hallyday, often described out of France as ‘the French Elvis’, is likely to be especially complicated, reports Oliver Rowland
La Madeleine church to hold monthly mass for Hallyday The church of La Madeleine in Paris has announced that it will hold a monthly mass in honour of the late Johnny Hallyday, in response to “demand”.
Mayor sells Rue Johnny Hallyday signs to deter thieves Only town in France with a street named after late rock star has had more than 600 orders after offering signs for sale to prevent more thefts
Why France fell for Johnny Hallyday One week on from the moving public tribute to 'the French Elvis' who died on December 6, 2017, Sam David gives her view on why he was, is, and will long remain so popular
Tartiflette tops online recipe searches in 2017 Traditional Savoy dish beats another French classic boeuf bourgignon as the most searched-for recipe in France, while Game of Thrones tops the TV search charts
Johnny Hallyday buried on Caribbean island home The late rock star Johnny Hallyday, who died last week aged 74, has been buried in Saint-Barthélémy, in the Caribbean.
The story of the Harley-Davidson at Hallyday’s funeral The meaning and origin of the blue Harley-Davidson motorbike that motored ahead of the 700 bikers during Johnny Hallyday’s funeral procession have been revealed.
Johnny Hallyday funeral and memorial details revealed France is to pay homage to iconic star Johnny Hallyday, who died this week aged 74, with an Eiffel Tower light projection and public funeral procession in Paris.
Tributes pour in for French icon Hallyday, dead age 74 Tributes have been pouring in for French entertainment star Johnny Hallyday, who has died of lung cancer at the age of 74. Is French rock’s bad boy double trouble? Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed