Humanitarian ‘ship for Ukraine’ leaves French port with €8m of aid The Aknoul left the Port of Marseille carrying more than 1,000 tonnes of supplies, which will help with rebuilding efforts in bombed cities
Marseille mayor welcomes Banksy rescue boat refugees The MV Louise Michele ship was carrying over 250 refugees rescued from the Mediterranean Sea, and had been refused the right to dock in other European countries. The deputy mayor of Marseille has said the city will open its doors to those who were on board.
A brief history of humanity at renovated chateau As recently as 50 years ago, all you could see of the Château de Commarque was part of the castle’s keep and the cross on top of the chapel, just visible among the trees on a densely wooded hillside.
news France's Gilets oranges feed the world all year round We have heard a lot recently about the gilets jaunes – but it’s good to hear too about the gilets oranges .
‘In the end, the power of love is all’ As one of France’s most admired environmentalists, Pierre Rabhi advocates a simplified existence in order to live a sustainable, happy life. Jane Hanks falls under the sage’s spell in an exclusive interview
Solidarity is no longer a crime People giving humanitarian help to illegal migrants will no longer be prosecuted after a law permitting this was found to be contrary to the concept of fraternité, one of France’s common ideals like egality and liberty.
