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French connection
The much-hyped Louvre Abu Dhabi is finally open. Is it an oasis of culture in a desert of extremism, a building that embodies global understanding or a theme park of airbrushed internationalism?
If the glove fits
Luxury giant Hermès is at the forefront of a movement to revive one region’s leather-work traditions.
John Hegarty
One of advertising’s best-known faces, John Hegarty has made celebrated work for Audi, Levi’s and Johnnie Walker. Over supper at his French vineyard, he talks grapes and great ideas.
Bundle of energy
As head of Engie, one of the world’s largest utility companies, Isabelle Kocher understands the power of efficiency and bold leadership.
Defence
Army recruitment tactics in France, Djibouti’s new friendship with China, Israel’s tank innovation and North Korea’s escalating missile tests.
Travel
Whether you want to go wild in Finland or catch some rays in the south of France, look no further than our round-up of charming hotels and guesthouses.
Eyes on the Élysée
Emmanuel Macron is a politician on a mission. We speak to the man who could be France’s next president.
Diplomacy
Australia's ambassador to France on the two nations' alliance, plus Athens' Gropius gem and border control in Canada.
Breath of fresh air
Despite being conceived in the 1960s, science-and-technology park Sophia Antipolis remains a green and pleasant blueprint for anyone wanting to do business and think big.
Olivier Royant
We meet ‘Paris Match’ editor in chief Olivier Royant at Café de l’Homme to talk journalism, James Ellroy and the joys of crêpes.
