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Flights cancelled, A8 motorway closed as snow continues to fall across France
Up to 15cm of snow is expected in parts of the north
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Top Paris restaurants to sell off 20,000 tableware items
Pieces set to go on sale include glassware, cutlery, and silverware, as well as bistro tables and chairs. Money raised will go in part to charity
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2025 world economy rankings: France classed above the UK and US
France’s low inflation rate helped it beat many other nations
Panda is huge draw
The popularity of baby panda Yuan Meng is set to boost visitor numbers to Beauval Zoo to up to two million this year, from 1.45m in 2017. The zoo, in Loir-et-Cher, is already more popular that the area’s other main attraction, the Château de Chambord (920,000 visitors in 2017).
Tourist chiefs say the panda brings in visitors who go on to also visit sites like the château.
