Stories from France

Pierre-Edouard Sterin, an ultra-conservative billionaire who made his fortune with Smartbox, invested two years ago in the 'grands banquets' concept. This concept was created by Géraud Dufayet de La Tour and Pierre-Alexandre Mortemard de Boisse.

Artist Omar Victor Diop is revisiting a painting related to Napoleon, which is conserved at Versailles.

French radio stations RFI Afrique and RFI Monde reported on Kylian Mbappé's current status regarding the championship's top scorer title, indicating he is far from achieving this position.

French politicians Nathalie Loiseau and Edouard Philippe are reportedly uniting or gathering forces.

Reports indicate incidents of riots and looting, alongside a general sense of public exasperation. The JDD newspaper has published a photo related to these events.

A source on Europe 1 stated that France's migratory policy is currently being 'confiscated' by a 'government of judges'.

A CSA poll conducted for CNews, Europe 1, and JDD reveals that 59% of French citizens are in favor of stopping the family reunification policy. This survey was released half a century after the policy's initial implementation.

Thomas Despré, the mayor of Le Havre, has expressed his intention to "shift into high gear." This statement indicates a desire to accelerate efforts or take action within the city.

French presidential candidate Édouard Philippe is scheduled to unveil his organizational chart this afternoon. He will deliver a speech to Horizon party executives and activists gathered in Reims today. Philippe currently leads Gabriel Attal in presidential polls.

Michel De Boest, former principal flautist of the Orchestra de Paris, has died some weeks ago. He is remembered for his performance of Claude Debussy's 'Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune' with the Orchestra de Paris, conducted by Daniel Barenboim.