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Black history in Paris: the story behind Maison Noire Américaine
An American non-profit is illuminating the legacy and vibrant presence of African-Americans and the African diaspora in France
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French woman given one-year sentence for hiring men to evict squatter
Homeowner from south-west found guilty by Bordeaux criminal court
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Drinking tap water restricted for children in south-west France communes
Haute Garonne prefecture says the measure is precautionary and due to high chlorate levels
10.2m visitors set record for Le Louvre
The Louvre museum in Paris broke its visitor numbers record in 2018, with 10.2 million over the year - a rise of 25% compared to 2017.
Museum president Jean-Luc Martinez said that a music video of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, shot at the museum, and the opening of the Louvre in Abu Dhabi had boosted its reputation.
