John Laurenson
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For these barrels of wine, it's "merroir" ... not "terroir"
Aug 30, 2021
A French entrepreneur is using a method to ferment wine barrels in ocean waters.
In France, consumers and business owners react to new "health pass"
Jul 30, 2021
The health pass requires people to show proof of vaccination before going into cafés, restaurants and bars, among other venues, along with some forms of transportation.
France’s budget electric vehicle looks like a toaster and is sold like one, too
Jul 21, 2021
Citroën's "mobility object" is a small two-seater — think of it as a four-wheel moped. No driver's license required.
How one French landscape gardener saves and sells abandoned plants
Jun 16, 2021
Some of the plants are donated, others come from nurseries and wholesalers that were going to throw them away.
French hotels offer haute cuisine room service in COVID lockdown
May 18, 2021
With their restaurants closed, some hotels are giving patrons a chance to experience restaurant-style meals in their rooms.
Paris experiments with driverless shuttle service
May 10, 2021
The transport authority uses an autonomous vehicle to bring people to a park. The free weekend service offers a glimpse of the future.
Eau de livestock, anyone?
Apr 26, 2021
France has passed a law to protect the sounds and smells of the countryside as a way to preserve French heritage.
French farmers protest taking meat off Lyon school lunch menu
Mar 30, 2021
Green Party Mayor Grégory Doucet says adopting a single meatless menu helps to make social distancing easier during COVID-19.
British "booze cruise" to France dialed back under new trade rules
Feb 16, 2021
The pandemic has limited travel in Europe. But once it starts up again, Britons will face lower limits on how much wine, beer and spirits they can purchase in France without paying taxes.
Italy launches app with incentives to get consumers to go cashless
Jan 18, 2021
In its battle against tax evasion, the government wants more Italians to change their payment method.