Monks

Chartreuse: monks’ silence on green French liqueur is marketing gold

The monastery in the French Alps refuses to increase production, pushing prices ever higher

Two Catholic monks arrested for setting fire to 5G antenna near Lyon

The men said they did it to protect people from harmful effects. France has rapidly rolled out 5G technology and official reports have found no links to health issues

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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Monks

Chartreuse: monks’ silence on green French liqueur is marketing gold

Two Catholic monks arrested for setting fire to 5G antenna near Lyon

Living off a prayer

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Money, inheritance, tax, pensions: What's new in France in 2025

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The Var: Popular with second-home owners and retirees

Snow in the Alps, sun in south: weather outlook December 23 to 27

Letters: Retirement in France costs more than €15,000 a year

Letters: How are hybrid cars supposed to carry a spare tyre in France?