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Paris

Ah, Paris. There are few cities in the world that evoke the same level of sentiment. The iconography runs deep: baguettes, Breton shirts and berets, supercilious waiters in white aprons, chic Parisiennes with small dogs.…

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The Global Countdown - France

2 June 2022

This week, Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the pop charts in France.

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How to reboot the republic

21 February 2019

The ‘gilets jaunes’ have had their say but what do other influential voices think should be done to fix France?

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Top 20

21 February 2019

Why France? Why not? It’s home to many of our favourite labels, haunts and titles; here are a few.

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Worn again

11 November 2014

A global master in shoe manufacturing, France has weathered the industry’s decline with its artisans taking centre stage once more. We introduce our favourite sole bearers.

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Lay of the land

24 March 2022

Ahead of the country’s presidential election, we take a roadtrip across southern France to detect whether the far-right will oust Macron.

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Glass half full

20 October 2022

Despite pandemic woes and the loss of the Russian market, the CEO of Pernod Ricard is upbeat – it’s all just part of business life, he says, and there’s always another opportunity around the corner.

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Survival of the fitted

27 June 2024

Craft know-how and tireless tailoring made maison Berluti ideally suited to outfit Team France on the biggest stage of all.

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The Global Countdown - France

30 April 2021

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in France this week. From a celebrated slam poet to good club-friendly tracks, it’s a chart to watch.

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The Sessions at Midori House - Frances

11 March 2017

The British musician was one of 2016’s most hotly tipped acts. With a string of singles, global performances and sky-high streaming numbers under her belt, she’s stormed into 2017 in an excellent position to release her…

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Time to reboot

15 March 2012

New Zealand’s capital is driving to establish itself as a major hub for innovation. It’s small enough to create an intimate working environment – and big enough for the plan to work.

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Franc discussion

21 April 2011

Tainted by its association with Nazi Germany’s gold looters, perhaps, but the Swiss franc remains one of the world’s most popular investor currencies. And, rather like a reliable relative, it’s proved remarkably steady…

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Red shoe diaries

19 March 2020

As a major Paris exhibition shows Christian Louboutin’s body of work, we talk to the designer about the benefits of owning your own maison, shifts within the fashion industry and how he keeps his label fresh.

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Natural wonder

21 February 2019

Rising demand for ethical beauty products made without chemicals has brought a firm that perfects the journey from seed to scent into full bloom.

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Fresh air

20 June 2018

With millions of listeners tuning in, the early-morning current-affairs slot is a competitive one in French radio. We hear what stations are doing to make their show stand out and set the nation up for the rest of the day…

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Hot seats

22 February 2018

Backpacks and folding furniture made Lafuma Mobilier’s name. Then hard times hit. But today the brand is sitting pretty again.