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In a flat in Paris, my Christmas tree speaks of friends, nature – and snowy Ohio winters

Even if you live far from your childhood home, wrestling a tree back through crowded city streets can bring as much joy as ever, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023

Jean-Luc Mélenchon is a disaster for the French left – his response to the attack on Israel proves it

He may be a gifted orator, but his rhetoric of rage and revolution is deepening divisions in France. It is time to dump him, says Guardian columnist Alexander Hurst

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

The joy of citron pressé: why dry July in Paris makes a refreshing change

Giving up alcohol for a month wasn’t hard, even in the apéritif-loving capital. But it opened my eyes to one of France’s simplest pleasures, says writer Alexander Hurst

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023