Monastic

A brief history of monastic life in France

Covid-19 has forced the unusual situation of people having to withdraw somewhat from the world. For monks, though, this form of isolation has a long history

Hunt for alleged murderer leads to silent monastery

The trail of one of France’s most wanted alleged murderers, Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, took police to a silent monastery this week, with lacklustre results.

Living off a prayer

The number of monks and nuns in France is falling, but demand for their produce is rising and the 20-year-old ‘Monastic’ brand is becoming a go-to name for consumers looking for ethical products from natural ingredients, as Jane Hanks discovers

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Electric ants spotted in south of France for second time
Snow, ice, and wind alerts in place for most of France as Storm Caetano arrives
Why bank cards are changing in France
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Monastic

A brief history of monastic life in France

Hunt for alleged murderer leads to silent monastery

Living off a prayer

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