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Bordeaux winegrowers demand money to uproot vines

As French winemakers struggle with declining exports and increased red tape, Brian McCulloch hears how some are looking to cut their losses altogether

Published: 3 January 2023

France wants ‘new start’ in Anglo-French relations, says minister

Catherine Colonna also said that the relationship between the two countries was not currently ‘living up to’ what it should be 

Published: 5 September 2022

Author: Emma Morgan

Why are Tour de France cyclists called ‘runners’ in French?

The linguistic reason is long, arduous and surprising - much like the race itself

Published: 8 August 2022

Author: Justin Postlethwaite

Beer cheat, peeing, Donald Trump: Six facts about the Tour de France

We pick out some little-known stories about the famous cycling race ahead of this year’s event that begins on Friday

Published: 29 June 2022

Author: Thomas Brent