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Ski villages south of Grenoble promise plentiful snow, lots of sunshine and lower prices than the northern resorts
Camille Jaccoux on turning a playful start-up into a success story on the slopes
New owner John Textor says he wants to sell ‘non-core assets to focus on football’
Audience participation and a new work from Tanztheater Wuppertal featured in this year’s event
Several victims reported to be in critical condition after incident in Annecy park
The French city sees grassroots involvement in policymaking as crucial to its environmental strategy
Voters look elsewhere for the promise of renewal at local elections
Added to its gastronomic riches the city has a growing reputation for technology and sustainability
Where to find the best truffled Bresse chicken, onion soup and choucroute
Man and three relatives in custody over terror attack that injured 13
Prosecutor says 120 investigators and technical experts on bomber’s trail
The French chain of high-altitude après-ski bars has opened a hotel like no other
Meng Hongwei has been reported missing after travelling to China
Departure of Gérard Collomb shows further strains in highly centralised government
Lyon’s compact size makes it more liveable than the capital, with less traffic and shorter commuting times
Inclusion of Charles Maurras in commemorative book prompts outrage
The view inspired Shelley and Byron, now the hotel at Montenvers has been revamped ready for its first ski season
Foodies look beyond post-skiing fodder to local dishes such as Alpine lake fish
Where to go for the best quenelles, tripe and regional produce
Three top-flight choreographers set contrasting dances to a knotty work by Beethoven
Despite security measures concerns and miserable weather, new names soldiered on at France’s biggest dance festival
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