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3 days ago

A hero soldier previously honoured for bravery played a key role in helping recover 'priceless' altar plaques stolen from Napoleon III's tomb, it has emerged.
In a wave of inspiration reminiscent of the TV favourite, dealer Paul Gostelow recognised two items missing from the French emperor's crypt after spotting identifying marks.

4 months ago

The French culture ministry said eight pieces were stolen – but not the hugely valuable crown of Napoleon III’s wife, Empress Eugenie

The Louvre – the world’s most-visited museum – was closed suddenly…

9 months ago

Site in French Guiana once received prisoners who were sent to notorious Devil’s Island off the coast

French plans to build a maximum-security prison wing for drug traffickers and Islamic militants ne…

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