France

Ducks Gassed in Thousands as France Fights Bird Flu Virus

Workers wearing masks and protective clothes gassed thousands of ducks in southwest France on Friday, in a massive cull that was ordered in an attempt to prevent a spread of the H5N8 bird flu virus.

Bird Flu Hits Europe, France Raises Checks to Counter Virus

Several European countries have reported outbreaks of a severe strain of bird flu, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Thursday, while France raised safety checks to counter the virus which can have a ...

France Finds H5N8 Bird Flu in Wild Ducks

A severe strain of H5N8 bird flu that has hit several countries in Europe leading to the culling of thousands of poultry was detected in wild ducks in Northern France, the farm ministry said on ...

All of France Placed on 'High Risk' Restrictions Over Bird Flu

France widened "high risk" restrictions to the entire country after the detection of several cases of the highly pathogenic H5N8 avian flu strain.

France Focuses on Food Tourism with New Michelin Guide

More tourists visit France than any country in the world but the country is battling a reputation of giving them less than a warm welcome, especially in restaurants.

Brews Brothers: Norman Monks Revive Ancient Beer Tradition

Behind the centuries-old stone walls of a Benedictine monastery in northern France, monks are busy bringing a long-lost tradition back to life.

Rise of Frozen Meals & Microwave Cooking in France as Lawmakers Try to Protect Their Cuisine

The country that gave us the words 'restaurant', 'bistro' and 'cuisine' is changing how it eats.For the first time in France, fast food overtook traditional restaurant receipts as the economic crisis deepened, and the share ...

France Battles Against Bad Restaurant Food

Restaurant-goers in France will start seeing a funny little symbol on their menus this week: a skillet with a house on top, indicating your menu choice is made in-house. It's part of a new law ...

France Detects First Bird Flu Outbreak in Eight Years

France, the European Union's biggest agricultural producer, reported its first outbreak of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in eight years.

France Reports Three More Bird Flu Cases in Southwest

The return of bird flu in France comes just before demand for foie gras, produced from duck or goose liver, peaks over the year-end holiday season.