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Forget Paris: Five overlooked French cities you can reach by high-speed train (from just $13)

While Paris steals an understandably large portion of the limelight, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals other French treasures that make for captivating vacation destinations

The Independent UK

Who is Laurent Mekies, the new Red Bull F1 boss succeeding Christian Horner?

Watch: What Horner's sacking really means for Verstappen, F1 and Red Bull?

Autosport

Who is Red Bull F1 team's new CEO Laurent Mekies?

Born on 28 April 1977 in Tours, France, Laurent Mekies has become only the second team boss in the history of the Red Bull Formula 1 team. The Milton Keynes-based outfit, which entered Formula 1 in 2005, was shaped and led to success by Christian Horner for two decades, until his abrupt…

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Paris-Tours: Christophe Laporte gets better of Mathias Vacek in two-up sprint at mud-soaked classic

Jasper Philipsen third as two-man breakaway holds off peloton of sprinters

Cycling News

Hosts France lead the charge for glory in Rugby World Cup

What better way for hosts France to prepare for the World Cup spectacular than with a good old-fashioned sideshow? And France duly delivered a week before their opening match against New Zealand with a rumpus over the selection of Bastien Chalureau after Paul Willemse withdrew from the 33-man squad with…

Radio France Internationale

From Tuscany to Tours: seven European breaks for wine lovers

Whether you prefer chianti from the rolling hills south of Florence or the hidden gems of the Rhine valley, Europe is brimming with unforgettable, wine-filled adventure

The Guardian - UK

Tree-mendous ride: Wooden Citroen 2CV sells for 210,000 euros

TOURS (FRANCE) - A Citroen 2CV made of wood, thought to be the only one of its kind, has sold for 210,000 euros ($225,000) at auction in France -- a new price record for the iconic vehicle.

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Meeting French master craftspeople with a golden touch

We take you to discover rare French firms where master craftspeople with a golden touch keep alive traditional know-how to create the wonders of today. Tours, in the Loire Valley, is home to the Offard workshop, where printers design exceptional new wallpapers and recreate those from the past. Meanwhile, the…

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