The Latest Breaking News from Nantes

Nantes cathedral volunteer sentenced to prison for arson

The parish volunteer who started a fire that severely damaged the 15th Century Gothic cathedral in the western French city of Nantes in 2020 has been sentenced to four years in prison for arson.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 30, 2023

Paris streets ablaze as protesters across France vent fury over pensions reform

Clashes break out in the French capital and other cities as up one million people join marches across the country

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2023

When and where is the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s tournament

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Spanish airline Volotea adds flights from Cardiff Airport for Rugby World Cup

The Spanish airline will be offering two direct flights ahead of Wales’ deciding matches against Australia and Georgia

Birmingham Post · Feb 17, 2023

"You drive me crazy!" Juventus boss Max Allegri snaps at reporters in furious rant

Italian giants Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Nantes on Thursday night and must win in France next week to secure their spot in the next round of the Europa League

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

Eurostar and airlines hit with disruption as French strikes kick off over half term

EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and Air France have been hit by air traffic controller strikes part of a movement against the raising of the pension age, with airports in Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Lyon, Montpellier and Nantes impacted

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023

France bans short-haul flights that are linked by a train journey of less than 2.5 hours

The ban will affect routes between Paris Orly and Bordeaux, Nantes and Lyon

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022

Why certain types of music make our brains sing, and others don't

A few years ago, Spotify published an online interactive map of musical tastes, sorted by city. At the time, Jeanne Added prevailed in Paris and Nantes, and London was partial to local hip hop duo Krept and Kronan. It is well established that music tastes vary over time, by region…

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2022

French festival celebrates diversity of vintage Indian cinema

The 44th edition of the Festival des 3 Continents has opened in the western French city of Nantes. This year’s event honours Indian cinema, with an eclectic programme dedicated to the golden years of filmmaking from 1970 through to 1990.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 19, 2022

Justin Tipuric warns Wales of dangers of ‘nitty-gritty’ Georgia

Georgia’s last two visits to Wales saw them prove dogged opponents

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022