From wildfires raging in southern France to a controversial UNESCO bid for the 'Cathar castles', via Zinedine Zidane's dog, a Le Pen plot twist and a staunch defence of Paris serving staff, here's the latest news and talking points from France.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Sat 25 Jul 2026 09:02 CET
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Paris waiters are not rude, they are simply misunderstood. Photo by Olympia DE MAISMONT / AFP
From wildfires raging in southern France to a controversial UNESCO bid for the 'Cathar castles', via Zinedine Zidane's dog, a Le Pen plot twist and a staunch defence of Paris serving staff, here's the latest news and talking points from France.
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