France
Highlights From Cheslin Kolbe’s Debut At Flyhalf [Videos]
17 Feb 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Kolbe is the world’s most exciting winger, but this past weekend he made his first-ever appearance at flyhalf for Toulouse in the French Top 14 clash against Racing 92.
They’re Using Choppers To Move Snow To Dry French Ski Slopes [Video]
17 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re planning a ski trip to France, you might want to check in and see if any powder awaits you upon arrival.
Drama Over French Laws Restricting Discounted Champagne
14 Feb 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Our average reader would no doubt be aware that only sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, can call itself Champagne, and is governed by a strict set of laws.
How About This Horrific Own Goal From The French League? [Video]
11 Feb 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Defending against the attacking powerhouse that is PSG is tough at the best of times, but it doesn’t help when you belt the ball into your own net.
Here’s Who Bought That R3,2 Billion Villa In France [Images]
28 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Remember that Cap Ferrat mansion that we told you about last year? It’s now in the hands of one very wealthy man.
Mutiny In French Squad As World Cup Threatens To Unravel
08 Oct 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
It wouldn’t be a World Cup without some drama inside the French camp, and this time around is no different.
Prankster Crashes Paris Fashion Week Runway, Gigi Hadid Isn’t Having It [Videos]
02 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Chanel’s ready to wear spring 2020 collection runway was infiltrated by an unwelcome guest, whose 15 minutes of fame was cut short by Gigi Hadid.
The Dark White Supremacist History Of That Cap Ferrat Mansion That Just Sold For R3,4 Billion
19 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s a beautiful house, in a stunning part of the world, with a horrifying history of paedophilia and mass murder.
French Politician Accused Of Faking Alps Climb Inspires Some Excellent Memes
14 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
French politician Éric Woerth claims that he climbed a very steep and dangerous part of the Alps, but folks on the internet don’t believe him.
That ‘Flyboard’ Guy’s Attempt To Cross The English Channel Didn’t Work Out [Videos]
25 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Franky Zapata’s attempt to cross the English Channel on a jet-powered flyboard ended with a splash.
Man Flies Hoverboard Over French Bastille Day Celebrations [Video]
15 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
French inventor and entrepreneur Franky Zapata wowed crowds at the Bastille Day celebrations in France with his ‘Flyboard Air’.
French Sports Bar Erupts With ‘F*ck Trump’ Chants During Live Fox Sports Report [Video]
08 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday evening, the US women’s football team beat the Dutch 2-0 to claim their second successive Women’s World Cup trophy. The celebrating fans were in fine spirits.
Lunching In Provence – Travels With Seth
21 Jun 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
There’s a special irony in packing two bottles of South African rosé for a trip to Provence – the rosé capital of the world.
50 472 Tennis Balls, And Other Wild Numbers From The French Open
29 May 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
The French Open started on Sunday, with a massive money pool and a few other interesting stats to look at.
You’re Not Going To See A Better Try This Season [Video]
06 May 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
Over the weekend, Toulouse put Pau to the sword in their Top 14 encounter, finishing up 83-6 winners, but this Cheslin Kolbe effort stands out.
‘Morally Bankrupt Sex Fiend’ – Behind Closed Doors With Marie Antoinette
06 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Marie Antoinette’s private chambers reveal more than just lavish silk tapestries and over-the-top rococo flourishes.
Neymar Filmed Punching Fan After Shock PSG Cup Final Loss [Video]
29 Apr 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
Following his side’s shock loss to Rennes, after being two goals up at one point, Brazilian superstar Neymar lashed out at a rival’s fan.
French Officials Explain Why Trump’s ‘Flying Water Tankers’ Advice Is No Good
17 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Most world leaders offered condolences in response to the Notre-Dame fire. Trump felt the need to give France advice.
The Most Radical Footage Of Notre-Dame Cathedral – Inside And Out, During And After [Photos Videos]
16 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Notre-Dame’s structure and two towers have been saved from total destruction, but the damage is still extreme.
Diss Of The Day Goes To France’s EU Minister And Her Cat, ‘Brexit’
19 Mar 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Like most of the watching world, France’s minister for European affairs, Nathalie Loiseau, has had enough of the UK’s indecisiveness. This diss is wonderfully petty.
Sex, Death, And Gore – History’s Most Macabre Theatre
07 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Hidden in an old chapel in Paris, the Grand Guignol was home to on-stage death, sex and gore in the 19th century.
Lightsaber Duelling Is Now An Official Sport In France [Video]
19 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The fencing federation in France has declared that lightsaber duelling is now a recognised competitive sport.
The Woman That Told Bill Gates He Didn’t Have Enough Money To Buy Her Hotel
10 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
They say everyone and everything has a price, but perhaps Jeanne Augier is a rare exception. She has just passed away at the age of 95.
You Don’t Have To Speak French To Love This Christmas Ad [Video]
11 Dec 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Parents have the ability to make you cringe, but life has a funny way of coming full circle. This French advert is a perfect example of that.
Videos Show ‘Worst Paris Unrest In A Decade’
03 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
French president Emmanuel Macron is facing his biggest challenge since taking office, after riots erupted over fuel hikes, escalating into an anti-government movement.
The French Army Just Trolled Trump On Twitter
13 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Following Trump’s failure to pay his respects at the American war cemetery in France, that country’s troops decided to have a little fun at his expense.
Trump Had To Deal With Topless Protesters In Paris [Video]
12 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Donald Trump’s motorcade was charged by three topless protesters from the activist group Femen, on the Champs-Elysees in Paris.
Why The Long Face? Watch As A Horse Gallops Into A Bar [Video]
03 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Sometimes, life imitates comedy. Here, a horse runs into a bar, causing customers to flee in panic. You can make up your own punchline.
Whoopsie – Look What Vandals Did To Those Open-Air Urinals In Paris
30 Aug 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
In an effort to combat the urine-soaked streets of Paris, authorities introduced public urinals for men. It wasn’t long before they were vandalised.
Video Of Woman Being Slapped By Catcaller In Paris Streets Goes Viral
31 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
France is in a state of shock after a man was caught on camera harassing, and then physically assaulting, a female student outside a Parisian cafe.
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