Trend for simple traditional restaurants continues in north France Old-fashioned ‘bouillons’ are being revived and aim to provide dishes at low prices that people could have been served by their grandmothers
Explained: France’s weekend lockdown new dates and rules The measure has been extended for the Alpes-Maritimes coastline and the city of Dunkirk while it will last for at least three weekends in Pas-de-Calais
Covid: Dunkirk weekend lockdown to last for three more weeks It is the same situation for the department of Pas-de-Calais, while a decision is yet to be made for the communes along the Alpes-Maritimes coast Local weekend lockdowns in France: Where, why and the rules State-backed French pirate who became royal favourite Major French ports blockaded in new pension strike
Free buses prove successful in French town of Dunkirk The decision to make public transport free in the French town of Dunkirk (Nord) has been hailed a success after a rise in passenger use, and “new dynamism” in the city centre.
'Forgotten problem' of refugees in northern France British-run charity issues call for volunteers so they can continue their work after the summer season
French customs staff impose Brexit work to rule Long queues at travel hubs including Gare du Nord, Calais, and popular ski resort airports in southeast France
Dunkirk carnival ‘seagull cry’ contest has new winner This year’s Dunkirk carnival has crowned a new winner of its annual “seagull’s cry” contest (“ cri de la mouette ”), as the unusual festivities continue throughout the month.
Free buses are just the ticket to open up city Buses are now completely free to use in Dunkirk and surrounding communes, making it France’s 30th local authority and the first city in Europe with free public transport for 200,000 residents.
Strategic importance of France’s favourite village A small northern village topped a recent popularity poll. Jane Hanks looks at the long, fascinating history of Cassel
Film deals promise big money for local tourism Thousands flock to the Riviera for May’s Cannes Film Festival but French towns are now seeing a tourism boost from being the location for a film... like Dunkirk, where visitor numbers rose 25% after the film
Dunkirk man leaves town €1.8m – and a headache Bequest is a bonus for Channel town... but it also comes with two conditions
State pays €1.6m for trees planted almost 40 years ago The State has been ordered to pay over €1.6million to a social landlord after 86 poplar trees planted in Dunkirk (Nord) in 1970 caused significant damage to buildings.
Dunkirk, filmed in the Nord, nominated for 8 Oscars The American film Dunkirk , largely filmed in the north of France and directed by Christopher Nolan, has been nominated for eight Academy Awards (Oscars). Dunkirk ‘little ship’ reborn as restaurant Everyone forgets French fought at Dunkirk 'Super-tide' reveals Dunkirk wrecks
Dunkirk wreck is still visible after 77 years Visitors can take guided trips to the site when tides are very low – as at the end of next month Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed