Travel Insider Guide: Four magical places in France that few tourists know aboutWild horses. Oyster farms. Fondue with a view. These lesser-known spots in France deliver culture, luxury and charm without the Instagramming crowds
Travel Here’s why you should skip the French Riviera this summer and head to Biarritz Go with an open mind, an empty agenda and let this trendy French seaside town work its magic
Markets French bond futures and euro slip after ‘shocking’ leftist election winA surprise victory for the New Popular Front alliance is being digested by the markets
Markets European markets rise on bet that Le Pen will miss absolute majority in France Investors were worried that a strong showing for Le Pen’s party in the snap election called by Emmanuel Macron would increase the odds of expansive fiscal policy
Markets Banks, transport, energy: The stocks likely to be hit hardest by French election turmoilInvestors have much to ponder in the run-up to July snap election called by president Emmanuel Macron
Travel This French hotelier says the travel industry is doing it all wrongIf tourism is going to make the planet better, argues Thierry Teyssier of Heures Impact hotel group, it has to stop putting guests’ needs first
EU Seven EU countries on warning over budget deficits The European Central Bank has also cautioned Euro-area members must start reducing debt immediately in the face of enormous long-term fiscal risks from ageing populations, defence spending and climate change
The Big Picture Vincent Boland: Emmanuel Macron’s unpopularity contest sparks fresh political chaos The French president is unpopular at home despite winning impressive mandates from the electorate. Now he’s rolling the dice once more
luxury travel Introducing StayOne, the exclusive letting service that lets you stay in the world’s most beautiful homesIf hell is other people to you, then StayOne’s 17th-century Chateaux Labarthe in the Provence countryside will give you a home-from-home that you may never want to leave
Books Book Review: A short but snappy examination of Paris in the 21st centurySimon Kuper’s Impossible City blends memoir, travelogue and sociology to good effect
Cybersecurity France warns government about growing Russian disinformation network ahead of European electionsPortal Kombat, a network of Russian disinformation websites, includes an Irish language site with Irish-specific content
Explainer What is the Capital Markets Union? EU’s plan to attract investment explained The EU is seeking a cash pile to fund its growth - but the road to establishing a united strategy on raising capital has not been smooth sailing
Politics Ireland won’t cede its tax veto, Harris saysThe taoiseach was responding to a report by a former Italian premier which recommended the EU should strip countries’ tax vetoes in crisis situations
Travel Travel: An off-season trip to Carcassonne offers history, great food, and views to rememberPacked in high season, this city in the Languedoc is a pleasure to visit when the crowds aren’t quite so overwhelming
Wine Mick O’Connell on wine: Why the Jura is one of the coolest regions of them allSeek out some of the fantastic wines made in this unique region of France
travel tips How to plan a trip to see the Olympics this summer – without going to ParisTo escape the flight and hotel price hikes of an Olympics in Paris, here are seven French destinations hosting full tournaments, qualifiers and finals
Europe Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest prime minister 34-year-old rose to prominence as the government spokesman and education minister
Economy Germany’s economic pain eases as French slump persistsPrivate-sector activity declined at a slower rate than in the previous month, new PMI reveals
Energy European electricity prices fall back to lowest levels in two yearsCheaper prices should ease European inflation as France increases its nuclear power supply
Travel How adventurous travellers are trading their skills for working holidaysWorkaway matches travellers looking for something a little different with hosts all over the world looking for help with a wide range of jobs