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The French Senate: Old, expensive and out of touch or necessary safeguard to democracy? (opens the original)
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France is gearing up for an election this Sunday, September 27 to renew just about half of the Senate's 348 red velvet seats. The French parliament is the country's bicameral legislature. The lower house (the National Assembly) tends to overshadow the upper house (the Senate). So what does the Senate actually do? Is it a powerful protector of the regions or a retirement club for old, mostly male politicians? We take a closer look in French Connections.
Paris neighbourhoods: The charming 3rd arrondissement (opens the original)
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In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the 3rd arrondissement. This is the quieter, more local side of the Marais and one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the French capital. It's a place where medieval history rubs shoulders with contemporary creativity. From the Knights Templar to fashion designers, from royal prisoners to food lovers – not to mention fascinating and sometimes quirky museums – join us as we wander
Vacation nation: Preparing for a French summer holiday (opens the original)
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With a minimum of 30 days of paid leave per year, French people have the reputation of being on vacation all the time. During the summer months of July and August, the country virtually shuts down. So what's behind this phenomenon? And what do they do with all those cherished "congés payés"? We take a closer look.
La Vie en Paws: Inside France's love affair with pets (opens the original)
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This week, we take a deep dive into a love affair that rivals France’s passion for wine, cheese and fashion: the French and their pets. Whether furry, feathered or scaly, the affection runs deep. More than half of French households own at least one pet, adding up to an astonishing 75 million animals across the country – meaning pets actually outnumber people in France! While many owners lavish attention on their animal companions, helping drive a booming pet care industry, there is also a darker
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