Sparkling water fountain installed

Drinking fountain has been installed by the Mairie de Paris in the 12th Arrondissement

Published Friday 17 February 2017 - 11:13 Modified Friday 17 February 2017 - 11:13

A SPARKLING water drinking fountain has been installed by the Mairie de Paris in the 12th Arrondissement.

The fountain, in the Jardin de Reuilly, uses bottles of gas to put bubbles into ordinary tap water.

The mairie plans to install more of them around the capital to persuade people that tap water can be as good as the bottled kind.

December French rail strike: Less disruption expected than forecast

High-speed services should not be affected during the Christmas season

Woman forced off French easyJet flight over swearing incident to take legal action

The passenger was forcibly removed by border police after debate over cabin bag size and claims she ‘was treated like a terrorist’

SNCF comes fifth in European ranking of best train companies

Eurostar did not fare quite so well

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

Connexion reader says electric vehicles simply do not have enough space

Ministers to debate emergency law so France can continue to collect tax and pay expenses

The text is used to guarantee that public services will continue to function while maintaining the same constraints as in last year’s budget

Legendary British cookery writer was inspired by Antibes - and its market

Sarah Hyde, who now lives in the town, explores Elizabeth David’s connection with its marché provençal. We also share one of her recipes

Eight common cold and cough medicines to be pulled from open sale in France

These drugs containing the vasoconstrictor pseudoephedrine are banned from over-the-counter sale from December 11 due to the increased risk of complications

Snow is here (more on way): Many French ski resorts set to open this week

Resorts in the Pyrenees announced their opening dates following heavy snowfall on Sunday and Monday

French grants for home renovations are changing

Act now if you want to fit a wood stove before the MaPrimeRénov grants are reduced in 2025

Good news for residents in Brittany as extra trains confirmed

The services will begin running in 2025

Controversial new French motorway: Decision delayed on work suspension

The A69 between Toulouse and Castres has long been the subject of several court cases and protests

The basics of French cheese and wine pairing

Columnist Jonathan Hesford looks at the types of cheese and styles of wine that match

Photos: ‘How we prepare our garden in south-west France for winter’

Part-time paysanne Sue Adams on protecting your precious plants

Beware ‘false friends’ but take heart - the French struggle with them too

Columnist Nick Inman recounts the struggles of his Francophone colleague with English

Drivers can now get proof of driving licence online in France

The new service could be useful in certain situations such as if you are stopped by police

Power cuts, fallen trees, one dead: Storm Darragh leaves trail of damage across France

Plane diverts to Spain after shaky landing attempt at Toulouse. Many areas remain on alert

Learning French: être dans le vent and other wind expressions

A cool phrase to describe someone who keeps up with with the latest trends

Understanding France's 'Fr-Alert' system

From natural disasters to terror threats, messages will be sent to phones across all mobile networks

How to build a support network when you move to France

Columnist Cynthia Spillman says you must step out of your comfort zone to create a new community

French firm succeeds in drone defibrillators deliveries

Life-saving equipment can reach victims within minutes, faster than ambulances

This French motorway's toll barriers (but not charges) will end on Tuesday

The new system on the A13 Paris-Normandy motorway promises to simplify travel - so long as drivers know how to pay

New trend serves companionship up on a plate in France

Dining with five strangers on a Wednesday night is becoming very popular in a number of countries - but how does it work?

Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens - to the great joy of this fervent fan from Canada

Emily MacKinnon, 29, moved to France to found a Notre-Dame dedicated tour-guide company. She collects everything she can about the cathedral - and even has six Notre-Dame related tattoos

Fencing helps breast cancer recovery in France

French association Solution Riposte uses fencing to improve physical and mental health post-surgery.

Sparkling water fountain installed

Drinking fountain has been installed by the Mairie de Paris in the 12th Arrondissement

GR, GRP, PR: What do the French hiking signs mean?

Miss France: glam - but not sexy

Normandy Landings visit for Queen