Leading chefs make free meals for poor

Free gastronomic dinners

Connexion journalist Connexion journalist

Published Wednesday 25 April 2018 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 25 April 2018 - 15:00

Michelin star chefs are offering free gastronomic dinners made with unsold supermarket food and prepared by volunteers to poor families in Paris.

Refettorio community kitchen in the Madeleine crypt has the support of chefs such as Alain Ducasse and Anne Sophie Pic.

TotalEnergies extends fuel price cap and announces special offer on diesel in France

Drivers can expect to pay a maximum of €1.99 per litre for petrol and €2.25 per litre for diesel this month

Storm warning: 44 French departments placed on alert

Dramatic change in weather expected this weekend following sunny spell

Three French phrases inspired by other cultures

Explore the origins and meanings behind these French expressions related to foreign people and places

Crowds and photographers at the Cannes red carpet for 'Ismael's Ghosts' screening

Key practical and cultural dates for your diary in France for May 2026

Includes key tax dates by department and several bank holidays

Commercial aircraft being refuelled on airport apron with hose connected under wing

Thousands fewer flights scheduled for France this year

Aviation bodies warn more reductions are likely

Split image of European Commission anf French notaire sign

Is France considering easing its 2021 inheritance law affecting foreign wills?

More than three years have passed since the European Commission first acknowledged receiving multiple complaints

Running a gîte in France: why being on site matters for success

A reader argues that having a presence brings better feedback and satisfaction

Bus plunges into Seine after trainee driver reportedly loses control

Divers and firefighters called to the scene as bus drags parked car into river

Ryanair calls on French government to suspend EES

Airline warns families could face hours-long queues this summer

How much should I pay for mowing at French home?

Costs vary depending on factors such as skill level and the exact service provided

What are the rules about keeping a caravan in your garden?

There are some rules you need to follow if you do this

Skier who killed British girl in collision in French Alps convicted of manslaughter

Man crashed into five-year old while skiing on a blue slope in Flaine in 2022

May 1: who do French people give muguet to?

We speak to young people in France about the tradition of giving lily of the valley flowers on Labour Day, and how it can be hierarchical between grandmothers, mothers and daughters

New French airline will diversify and offer more domestic travel options

The new airline is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2027

Tens of thousands take to the streets of France for May Day marches

Around 320 demonstrations took place in major towns and cities across the country

Winds up to 120km/h set to hit France - see which regions will be impacted

Thunderstorms forecast in several areas over the bank holiday weekend

Workers,Installing,Solar,Panels,On,Roof,Framework,Of,New,Home,

Who can help with solar panel paperwork in France?

In many cases your installer should handle most of it but other avenues for help do exist

France housing market recovering but doubts remain

Property prices may drop in several areas despite recent increases as market continues to reorient itself

Rises of +9.9%, drops of -5.6%: see how French flat prices have changed near you

Majority of cities recording price increases as property slump ends

Autopsy of caiman found in French canal finds no signs of cruelty

Reptile’s death stirs controversy as family arrested after attacking person over Facebook accusation

Leclerc boss warns of price rises in France due to Iran conflict

If war drags on it will have knock-on effects for a range of products, says Michel-Edouard Leclerc

Hand holding a pink French paper driving licence beside a modern plastic licence card near a parked car.

Brittany man held ‘ghost driving licence’ for 30 years

Here is how to avoid the ‘nonexistent licence’ issue

Police checks on drivers intensify in south-west France

Gendarmes and national police carry out targeted roadside operations across multiple departments

Traffic warnings in place across France for May 1 long weekend

Roads will be busiest on Thursday and Sunday

Leading chefs make free meals for poor

Storm warning: 44 French departments placed on alert

Private medical laboratories to strike from May 4

TotalEnergies extends fuel price cap and announces special offer on diesel in France

TotalEnergies extends fuel price cap and announces special offer on diesel in France

Storm warning: 44 French departments placed on alert

Private medical laboratories to strike from May 4

Five French films and TV shows for May

Where are tiger mosquitoes in France as presence increases, and what to do about them

Three French phrases inspired by other cultures

Key practical and cultural dates for your diary in France for May 2026

Thousands fewer flights scheduled for France this year

Is France considering easing its 2021 inheritance law affecting foreign wills?

Running a gîte in France: why being on site matters for success

Bus plunges into Seine after trainee driver reportedly loses control

Ryanair calls on French government to suspend EES

How much should I pay for mowing at French home?

What are the rules about keeping a caravan in your garden?

How much can you earn by putting advertising on your car in France?

Disability group to sue French state over accessibility failures

Uber will soon let users book hotels through the app

Skier who killed British girl in collision in French Alps convicted of manslaughter

May 1: who do French people give muguet to?

New French airline will diversify and offer more domestic travel options

Tens of thousands take to the streets of France for May Day marches

Winds up to 120km/h set to hit France - see which regions will be impacted

Asian hornet: France cracks down with €3m ‘damage control’ plan

Where does France’s oil come from?

Residency fees, gas bill surge: seven major changes for French residents in May

Who can help with solar panel paperwork in France?

France housing market recovering but doubts remain

Rises of +9.9%, drops of -5.6%: see how French flat prices have changed near you

Autopsy of caiman found in French canal finds no signs of cruelty

Leclerc boss warns of price rises in France due to Iran conflict

Brittany man held ‘ghost driving licence’ for 30 years

Police checks on drivers intensify in south-west France

Traffic warnings in place across France for May 1 long weekend