John Lichfield
03 September 2022
Who killed Saad al-Hilli and his family?
Ten years after four people were gunned down on a forest track in the French Alps, the murders remain a mystery. But six detectives are still working on the case
Read the full article07 April 2022
After him, the deluge
Polls show Emmanuel Macron heading for a repeat run-off and victory against Marine Le Pen. But France’s longer-term future looks bleak
Read the full article02 December 2021
Calais: A war of words without sense and a tragedy without end
Boris Johnson’s posturing over France is making a terrible situation even worse.
Read the full article14 October 2021
Why the left will decide the outcome of the French elections
The most vicious presidential contest in almost a century is likely to be decided by left wing voters... even though their own parties don’t have a prayer of winning.
Read the full article23 September 2021
Monaco: How Prince Albert created a paradise for the rich
Prince Albert is not only the prince of Monaco but something akin to its general manager. So when his private life comes under the spotlight, so too does his principality.
Read the full article02 September 2021
Can French town of Vichy escape its pro-Nazi historical baggage?
The small spa resort in central France which gave its name to Marshal Petain’s pro-Nazi regime carries heavy historical baggage. As the town tries to reinvent itself once more, JOHN LICHFIELD paid it a visit.
Read the full article27 July 2021
The most expensive (and glittering) feud in history
Bernard Arnault and François Pinault, two of France's richest men and the powers behind some of the world's most glamourous brands, fell out in a business dispute 20 years ago.
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