Genevieve Oger

A French mystery writer set her latest novel in a well-known Parisian fabric store. But the shop owners were appalled to read of all the bloody goings-on, although fictional, at their store. They have sued the author. Genevieve Oger reports from Paris.

The palace in Versailles is among the most visited sites in France. Starting Tuesday people can see an exhibit of Japanese contemporary art that has some French traditionalists up in arms. Genevieve 0ger reports from Versailles.

The man believed to be the last surviving person sent to a concentration camp for being a homosexual decided to speak out. He’s 97 now, and has just published a book about his experience. The World’s Genevieve Oger has more.

Some Paris metro riders are refusing to pay for public transportation and demanding that the government make subway trips free. Genevieve Oger reports from Paris.

The French value fine cuisine, but it turns out they don’t cook that much anymore. And they’re buying a lot of their meals ready-made at supermarkets. So the city of Paris is offering cooking lessons. Genevieve Oger reports from Paris.