Public transport has not always been easy for those who use wheelchairs, but the SNCF (French National Railway Company) has been making changes that make for a much more pleasant trip.

Marianne is the symbol of the French Republic and has roots in the revolution of 1789. But are French mayors ready to represent the France of today with a Marianne of color?

A Lockheed P-38 Lightning, last piloted by noted writer Saint-Exupéry, who presumably went down with it on July 31, 1944, has been found and identified off the coast of Marseille. This gives credence to a local fisherman who, six years ago, claimed to have netted the author’s ID bracelet.

In France, one is registered to vote automatically upon reaching voting age.

Mario Canonge is one of the most exciting pianists tickling today’s plastic ivories, and Yabla was lucky enough to have caught him in person.

Mario has been influenced by Martinique, and he discusses what it means to represent and build upon French Caribbean rhythms on the world stage.

Hugo is cooking homemade gnocchi. To make it even more delicious, he adds some chanterelle mushrooms and a deluge of Parmesan cheese. Try this simple recipe at home if you have plenty of time to spare!

Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster continues to talk about her amazing career path that led her all the way to France for the movie Vie privée (A Private Life).

These pickled red onions add an extra kick to everything from sandwiches to salads to stews. Plus they're a breeze to make!

Nicolas Sarkozy made headlines with his recent conviction for accepting illicit funds from Muammar Gaddafi. He was sentenced to five years in prison with a deferred committal order. He intends to appeal and fight to the bitter end.

Augustin Trapenard interviews Jodie Foster about her first movie in French, Vie privée (A Private Life). She also talks about her career as an actress, what it was like to be a child actor, and many more fascinating aspects of her craft and life.

Hugo shows us how to make a classic and absolutely mouth-watering dessert: crème brûlée! You might want to invest in a blowtorch for this one...

Hugo makes a dish ready in 20 minutes with just a frying pan and leftovers from the fridge. All you need is a little orzo and some vegetables. Enjoy!

Hugo cooks his mouthwatering potato pancake with great care, as it could easily fall apart! He then finishes it off with some delicious garnishes.

This recipe only has two ingredients: potatoes and butter! Whoogy's deceptively simple potato pancake recipe is all about technique and careful preparation.