Eleanor Beardsley http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17796129&ft=1&f=17796129 Eleanor Beardsley began reporting from France for NPR in June 2004, following all aspects of French society, politics, economics, culture and gastronomy. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Eleanor Beardsley http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17796129&ft=1&f=17796129 yes European Aviation Firms Spotlighted At Paris Air Show The world's premier commercial and military aviation and space trade fair is underway. The Paris Air Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The competition between European and U.S. plane makers Airbus and Boeing is a staple of the show. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/192996794/european-aviation-firms-spotlighted-at-paris-air-show?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/192996794/european-aviation-firms-spotlighted-at-paris-air-show?ft=1&f=17796129 The world's premier commercial and military aviation and space trade fair is underway. The Paris Air Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The competition between European and U.S. plane makers Airbus and Boeing is a staple of the show. 232 no The world's premier commercial and military aviation and space trade fair is underway. The Paris Air Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The competition between European and U.S. plane makers Airbus and Boeing is a staple of the show.

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]]> Strike By French Air Traffic Controllers Ends French air traffic controllers are back in their towers. They had been on strike for two days — forcing the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights. But the issues at stake remain unresolved and affect the entire continent. They center on plans to reorganize and streamline the control of European airspace. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191226119/french-air-traffic-controllers-strike-disrupts-flights?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191226119/french-air-traffic-controllers-strike-disrupts-flights?ft=1&f=17796129 French air traffic controllers are back in their towers. They had been on strike for two days — forcing the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights. But the issues at stake remain unresolved and affect the entire continent. They center on plans to reorganize and streamline the control of European airspace. 96 no French air traffic controllers are back in their towers. They had been on strike for two days — forcing the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights. But the issues at stake remain unresolved and affect the entire continent. They center on plans to reorganize and streamline the control of European airspace.

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]]> Plan For Wind Turbines Off D-Day Coast Spins Controversy Sixty-nine years after allied troops landed in Normandy, many people still consider the area's beaches sacred. That's why a planned offshore wind turbine project is creating controversy. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/10/189270792/Plan-For-Wind-Turbines-Off-D-Day-Coast-Spins-Controversy?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/10/189270792/Plan-For-Wind-Turbines-Off-D-Day-Coast-Spins-Controversy?ft=1&f=17796129 Sixty-nine years after allied troops landed in Normandy, many people still consider the area's beaches sacred. That's why a planned offshore wind turbine project is creating controversy. 259 no Sixty-nine years after allied troops landed in Normandy, many people still consider the area's beaches sacred. That's why a planned offshore wind turbine project is creating controversy.

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]]> France Sells Presidential Wines To Update Palace Wine Cellar Some of the finest wines from the cellar of the Elysee presidential palace in France were auctioned off Thursday and Friday. Proceeds from the auction will be used to reinvest in more modest wines from up-and-coming young wine growers. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 05:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/01/187334486/france-sells-presidential-wines-to-update-palace-wine-cellar?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/01/187334486/france-sells-presidential-wines-to-update-palace-wine-cellar?ft=1&f=17796129 Some of the finest wines from the cellar of the Elysee presidential palace in France were auctioned off Thursday and Friday. Proceeds from the auction will be used to reinvest in more modest wines from up-and-coming young wine growers. 206 no Some of the finest wines from the cellar of the Elysee presidential palace in France were auctioned off Thursday and Friday. Proceeds from the auction will be used to reinvest in more modest wines from up-and-coming young wine growers.

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]]> Let Them Eat Grass: Paris Employs Sheep As Eco-Mowers City officials in Paris are experimenting with an unconventional way to keep urban lawns trimmed. They are using sheep as a "green" alternative to gas-powered lawn mowers. Mon, 27 May 2013 14:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/27/186735905/let-them-eat-grass-paris-employs-sheep-as-eco-mowers?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/27/186735905/let-them-eat-grass-paris-employs-sheep-as-eco-mowers?ft=1&f=17796129 City officials in Paris are experimenting with an unconventional way to keep urban lawns trimmed. They are using sheep as a "green" alternative to gas-powered lawn mowers. 249 no City officials in Paris are experimenting with an unconventional way to keep urban lawns trimmed. They are using sheep as a "green" alternative to gas-powered lawn mowers.

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]]> France Pays Tribute To Early U.S. Fighter Pilots Every Memorial Day weekend just outside Paris, a ceremony is held to honor a group of Americans who fought for France during World War I. Before the U.S. entered the war, a group of American pilots formed the Lafayette Squadron and flew with the French Air Service. Mon, 27 May 2013 04:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/27/186752528/france-pays-tribute-to-first-u-s-fighter-pilots?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/27/186752528/france-pays-tribute-to-first-u-s-fighter-pilots?ft=1&f=17796129 Every Memorial Day weekend just outside Paris, a ceremony is held to honor a group of Americans who fought for France during World War I. Before the U.S. entered the war, a group of American pilots formed the Lafayette Squadron and flew with the French Air Service. 271 no Every Memorial Day weekend just outside Paris, a ceremony is held to honor a group of Americans who fought for France during World War I. Before the U.S. entered the war, a group of American pilots formed the Lafayette Squadron and flew with the French Air Service.

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]]> War Of Words: France Debates Teaching Courses In English The French Parliament is at odds over a measure that allows French universities to teach in English. Those in favor say it will help attract more international students, while opponents fear it will marginalize the French language. Sat, 25 May 2013 05:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186540645/war-of-words-france-debates-teaching-courses-in-english?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186540645/war-of-words-france-debates-teaching-courses-in-english?ft=1&f=17796129 The French Parliament is at odds over a measure that allows French universities to teach in English. Those in favor say it will help attract more international students, while opponents fear it will marginalize the French language. 252 no The French Parliament is at odds over a measure that allows French universities to teach in English. Those in favor say it will help attract more international students, while opponents fear it will marginalize the French language.

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]]> Far-Right Historian Commits Suicide In Notre Dame Cathedral Dominique Venner, a well-known French historian who embraced and wrote about ultra-conservative causes for decades, committed suicide today in front of the alter at Notre Dame Cathedral. He had left a post on his blog decrying the legalization of same sex marriage in France. "An infamous law ... can always be repealed," he wrote. "It will require new, spectacular and symbolic actions to rouse people from their complacency." Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185839242&ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185839242&ft=1&f=17796129 Dominique Venner, a well-known French historian who embraced and wrote about ultra-conservative causes for decades, committed suicide today in front of the alter at Notre Dame Cathedral. He had left a post on his blog decrying the legalization of same sex marriage in France. "An infamous law ... can always be repealed," he wrote. "It will require new, spectacular and symbolic actions to rouse people from their complacency." 169 no Dominique Venner, a well-known French historian who embraced and wrote about ultra-conservative causes for decades, committed suicide today in front of the alter at Notre Dame Cathedral. He had left a post on his blog decrying the legalization of same sex marriage in France. "An infamous law ... can always be repealed," he wrote. "It will require new, spectacular and symbolic actions to rouse people from their complacency."

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]]> An Ancient Religious Pilgrimage That Now Draws The Secular The 1,200-year-old European pilgrimage route known as the Way of St. James is undergoing a revival. Tens of thousands of people are walking across France to the Spanish coastal city of Santiago de Compostela, and the relics of St. James. Once a religious affair, it's now a cultural and social phenomenon as well. Mon, 20 May 2013 17:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/20/185577205/Modern-Pilgrims-Find-New-Meaning-Walking-An-Ancient-Path?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/20/185577205/Modern-Pilgrims-Find-New-Meaning-Walking-An-Ancient-Path?ft=1&f=17796129 The 1,200-year-old European pilgrimage route known as the Way of St. James is undergoing a revival. Tens of thousands of people are walking across France to the Spanish coastal city of Santiago de Compostela, and the relics of St. James. Once a religious affair, it's now a cultural and social phenomenon as well. 279 no The 1,200-year-old European pilgrimage route known as the Way of St. James is undergoing a revival. Tens of thousands of people are walking across France to the Spanish coastal city of Santiago de Compostela, and the relics of St. James. Once a religious affair, it's now a cultural and social phenomenon as well.

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]]> France Proposes Technology Tax To Pay For Culture Content The French government is weighing a proposal to tax Google, Apple and possibly other large technology firms to raise revenue for the arts and cultural programs. The government contends the new tax would be similar to taxes already imposed on TV users, broadcasters and Internet providers. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183840288/france-proposes-technology-tax-to-pay-for-culture-content?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183840288/france-proposes-technology-tax-to-pay-for-culture-content?ft=1&f=17796129 The French government is weighing a proposal to tax Google, Apple and possibly other large technology firms to raise revenue for the arts and cultural programs. The government contends the new tax would be similar to taxes already imposed on TV users, broadcasters and Internet providers. 103 no The French government is weighing a proposal to tax Google, Apple and possibly other large technology firms to raise revenue for the arts and cultural programs. The government contends the new tax would be similar to taxes already imposed on TV users, broadcasters and Internet providers.

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]]> In France, A Renewed Push To Return Art Looted By Nazis Nearly seven decades after the end of World War II, France is still attempting to locate the rightful owners of art that was looted by the Nazis. The Internet and improved technology have helped, but it's still a painstaking process. Wed, 08 May 2013 11:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/08/180037498/in-france-a-renewed-push-to-return-art-looted-by-nazis?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/08/180037498/in-france-a-renewed-push-to-return-art-looted-by-nazis?ft=1&f=17796129 Nearly seven decades after the end of World War II, France is still attempting to locate the rightful owners of art that was looted by the Nazis. The Internet and improved technology have helped, but it's still a painstaking process. 352 no Nearly seven decades after the end of World War II, France is still attempting to locate the rightful owners of art that was looted by the Nazis. The Internet and improved technology have helped, but it's still a painstaking process.

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]]> Bombing Suspects' Chechen Roots Weigh Heavy On Nation's Refugees NPR's Eleanor Beardsley talks to Chechen refugees living in France, and hears how they're reacting to news of of the recent Boston Marathon bombings. There are some 10,000 Chechen refugees in France and Germany, and upwards of 25,000 in Austria. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/27/179415156/bombing-suspects-chechen-roots-weigh-heavy-on-nation-refugees?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/27/179415156/bombing-suspects-chechen-roots-weigh-heavy-on-nation-refugees?ft=1&f=17796129 NPR's Eleanor Beardsley talks to Chechen refugees living in France, and hears how they're reacting to news of of the recent Boston Marathon bombings. There are some 10,000 Chechen refugees in France and Germany, and upwards of 25,000 in Austria. 254 no NPR's Eleanor Beardsley talks to Chechen refugees living in France, and hears how they're reacting to news of of the recent Boston Marathon bombings. There are some 10,000 Chechen refugees in France and Germany, and upwards of 25,000 in Austria.

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]]> Routine On U.S. Racetracks, Horse Doping Is Banned In Europe The Americans and the Europeans have different approaches to horse racing, and one key split is over the question of doping. While many drugs are allowed in the U.S., they are banned in European racing. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/23/178622935/routine-on-u-s-racetracks-horse-doping-is-banned-in-europe?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/23/178622935/routine-on-u-s-racetracks-horse-doping-is-banned-in-europe?ft=1&f=17796129 The Americans and the Europeans have different approaches to horse racing, and one key split is over the question of doping. While many drugs are allowed in the U.S., they are banned in European racing. 291 no The Americans and the Europeans have different approaches to horse racing, and one key split is over the question of doping. While many drugs are allowed in the U.S., they are banned in European racing.

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]]> Large Police Presence Surrounds Margaret Thatcher's Funeral Margaret Thatcher was laid to rest in a funeral attended by dignitaries from around the globe as well as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on Wednesday. It's the first funeral of a British politician attended by the Queen since Sir Winston Churchill's in 1965. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/177650614/large-police-presence-surrounds-margaret-thatchers-funeral?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/177650614/large-police-presence-surrounds-margaret-thatchers-funeral?ft=1&f=17796129 Margaret Thatcher was laid to rest in a funeral attended by dignitaries from around the globe as well as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on Wednesday. It's the first funeral of a British politician attended by the Queen since Sir Winston Churchill's in 1965. 289 no Margaret Thatcher was laid to rest in a funeral attended by dignitaries from around the globe as well as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on Wednesday. It's the first funeral of a British politician attended by the Queen since Sir Winston Churchill's in 1965.

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]]> Supporters Turn Out To Pay Respects To Margaret Thatcher Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will be laid to rest Wednesday in an elaborate funeral that will be attended by the queen — her first of a politician since Winston Churchill's death in 1965. Thousands of police will deployed to protect the many expected to line the streets. Thatcher's death reignited anger from those who suffered from her harsh policies. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/177566617/a-preview-of-margaret-thatchers-funeral?ft=1&f=17796129 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/177566617/a-preview-of-margaret-thatchers-funeral?ft=1&f=17796129 Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will be laid to rest Wednesday in an elaborate funeral that will be attended by the queen — her first of a politician since Winston Churchill's death in 1965. Thousands of police will deployed to protect the many expected to line the streets. Thatcher's death reignited anger from those who suffered from her harsh policies. 237 no Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will be laid to rest Wednesday in an elaborate funeral that will be attended by the queen — her first of a politician since Winston Churchill's death in 1965. Thousands of police will deployed to protect the many expected to line the streets. Thatcher's death reignited anger from those who suffered from her harsh policies.

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