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An in-depth look at the political and social events shaping France. Monday at 3:45pm Paris time.

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An in-depth look at the political and social events shaping France. Monday at 3:45pm Paris time.

    Assisted dying in France: The ultimate freedom?

    Assisted dying in France: The ultimate freedom?

    French lawmakers are set to debate a new text on assisted dying in France, a parliamentary marathon that could last until the summer of 2025. France currently allows deep sedation but medically-assisted suicide remains illegal. It is a topic that is deeply divisive in France; to find out why, we went to meet patients and caregivers who campaign for medical aid in dying and those who are opposed to it.

    • 12 min
    Paris's Grand Palais: A rare glimpse at a colossal renovation project

    Paris's Grand Palais: A rare glimpse at a colossal renovation project

    It's a colossus of glass, metal, and stone with a location that makes all the other Paris monuments envious. Located between the Seine and the Champs-Élysées, the Grand Palais was built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle world fair to showcase French art. Closed three years ago for its first complete renovation in history, it's getting a second lease of life for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. FRANCE 24 takes you behind the scenes.

    • 11 min
    The Surrealist Manifesto: Marking a century of avant-garde art

    The Surrealist Manifesto: Marking a century of avant-garde art

    In 1924, French poet André Breton wrote a short text with fellow poet and compatriot Louis Aragon that was to send ripples through the world of art and literature, providing a blueprint for the avant-garde movements of the 20th century. One century later, we take a look at how the Surrealist Manifesto prompted an intellectual and artistic revolution in 1920s Paris; a statement of intent that was to have repercussions far beyond the French capital in the years that followed.

    • 12 min
    Notre-Dame, five years after the flames: A symbol of resilience

    Notre-Dame, five years after the flames: A symbol of resilience

    Exactly five years ago, the world watched in horror as Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral was ravaged by flames. Today, carpenters and artisans are hammering away to meet a December 8 deadline for the Gothic landmark's grand reopening. Spectators attending the Paris Olympics this summer will already be able to admire the renovated structure from the outside. Meanwhile, life has resumed on the Île de la Cité, the island that's home to Notre-Dame in the historical heart of the French capital. The square in front of the cathedral and its surroundings are even set for a makeover. FRANCE 24's team went to meet local residents.

    • 11 min
    Ethical chocolate in France: A sweet endeavour

    Ethical chocolate in France: A sweet endeavour

    Nearly three quarters of French people eat chocolate once a week, consuming an average of 7 kilos per year. But what seems a simple indulgence has a dark side: cacao farming has resulted in massive deforestation. Reports of child labour and farmers who are often unfairly paid have tarnished the industry. Despite all this, chocolate has been considered a delicacy in France for centuries. In this show, we're focusing on an emerging new trend: ethical chocolate.

    • 10 min
    Wanted: A place to live in Paris

    Wanted: A place to live in Paris

    The race for accommodation in Paris could be an Olympic sport in itself. The number of rentals available is plummeting while prices are soaring, yet real estate agents are overwhelmed with demand. From short-term rentals to efficiency upgrades, prospective tenants are paying the price for the ongoing crisis. We take a closer look.

    • 12 min

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