The actor, who has become a #MeToo flashpoint in France, will be tried in October over allegations that he sexually assaulted two women during a 2021 film shoot.
Author: AURELIEN BREEDEN
At Least 5 Die Trying to Cross English Channel, Including a Young Girl
British and French authorities have struggled to find ways to deter people from making the perilous journey.
From New England to Notre-Dame, a U.S. Carpenter Tends to a French Icon
Hank Silver, a timber framer based in Massachusetts, is one of a handful of foreigners who are helping to rebuild the Paris cathedral after the devastating fire in 2019.
Outcry in France as Principal Steps Down Over Head Scarf Incident
A Paris school principal received online death threats after he was involved in an “altercation” with a Muslim student over her head scarf, sparking outrage in a country still scarred by the killing of two teachers.
Paris Waiters Race as Storied Contest Returns Before Olympics
Contestants rushed through the streets with croissant-laden trays in a moment for the French capital to showcase its cafe culture ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Top French University Faces Yet Another Crisis as Leader Resigns
Mathias Vicherat, the director of Sciences Po, and his former partner are expected to face trial over mutual accusations of violence. His resignation prolongs years of tumult in the school’s highest ranks.
Eiffel Tower Closed by Strike for 4th Day
Unions worry that a fee paid to the city of Paris could cut into the repair budget. But the company that manages the monument said an “ambitious” investment plan would keep the tower in shape.
Paris Olympic Medals Will Have Eiffel Tower Fragment
Medalists at this year’s Paris Olympics and Paralympics will also take home a piece of the French capital’s iconic landmark.
Parisians Vote to Triple Parking Fees for Some S.U.V.s
The city authorities say that large cars pollute more and are dangerous for pedestrians. Opponents say the mayor is on a crusade against motorists.
French Farmers Are Urged by Unions to End Roadblocks
The call from two main farmers’ unions came after President Emmanuel Macron’s government announced new financial aid and plans to loosen regulations to end the nationwide protests.