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Katy Dartford

@cayteye

Journalist + ancient history student. Words in Nat Geo, Guardian, Telegraph, LBC, i Paper. Voice: Formerly BBC, currently LBC & Classic FM & France Today

 Saint Gervais les Bains
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Joined August 2007
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Now that's what I'd like to find on a technical descent! : thetimes.com/world/europe/ar…
Runner races downhill with ‘flawless’ lost beer keg from 1978

Runner races downhill with ‘flawless’ lost beer keg from 1978

The 40kg barrel fell from a supply helicopter in Italy’s Alps almost half a century ago. After emerging from a glacier, its contents were put to the test

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My first presenting video for France Today is out! Come with me to discover the art, history and hidden corners of Montauban in southwest France 🇫🇷 youtu.be/WJMxCO3_mwU?is=j5HZ… via @YouTube
France Today Discovers - Montauban

France Today Discovers - Montauban

Some of France's greatest experiences lie beyond the headline desti...

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Musée du Louvre
@MuseeLouvreOct 19
🇫🇷 Chers visiteurs, en raison d’un mouvement social étudiant, le musée est fermé pour le moment. Nous vous prions de nous excuser de la gêne occasionnée. 🌍Dear visitors, due to student strikes the museum is currently closed. We apologise for the inconvenience.
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Having lived in Lyon for several years, I’ve seen a fair few protests, but what’s happening there now is pretty heartbreaking. ❤️ #Lyon. #franceriots
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My latest piece for @CNTraveler takes me just above my home town of @Saint_Gervais in the French Alps - at Refuge Chez la Tante on the Mont d’Arbois plateau. Read my hotel review here: #CondeNastTraveller #SaintGervais #FrenchAlps cntraveller.com/hotels/saint…
Refuge Chez la Tante, Mont d'Arbois, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Refuge Chez la Tante, Mont d'Arbois, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

High above Saint-Gervais, this reimagined mountain refuge combines Alpine isolation with the comforts of a luxury hotel.

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Emmanuel Macron
@EmmanuelMacronOct 18
Adresse aux Français. teapawt.net/i/broadcasts/1nxnRBMXp…
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Emmanuel Macron

Adresse aux Français.

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Macron vows looters will ‘pay’ in France after protests turn violent

Macron vows looters will ‘pay’ in France after protests turn violent

The French government has been accused of mismanaging and underestimating the demonstrations, which turned into cross-country mayhem on Saturday.

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Wow! f24.my/CDe0
Mont Blanc nearly two metres taller than in 2023: French surveyors

Mont Blanc nearly two metres taller than in 2023: French surveyors

France's tallest mountain was nearly two metres higher last month than its last reported measurement in 2023, surveyors said Wednesday, putting the Alpine peak at 4,807.47 metres (15,772.5 feet).

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Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss

Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss

Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.

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Wow! dailystar.co.uk/news/world-n…
Noah's Ark resting place '100% confirmed' after 4,300 years following huge find

Noah's Ark resting place '100% confirmed' after 4,300 years following huge find

According to the Bible, the massive vessel saved humanity and every kind of animal from annihilation during a catastrophic flood. Experts now say they have found a formation

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@TfL what a lovely ride home this morning on the #N3 when this woman just lost the plot and started abusing the driver. On the other hand we all had to get off the bus at 5am near Dulwich Wood Avenue ( and I’d finished a ten hour shift) and wait as the driver just quit the job.
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Had no choice but to either walk for 15 mins or get an uber.
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Stuck at Geneva. Just my luck! bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqp8…
Flight disruption: Airlines criticise air traffic control over second glitch in a month

Flight disruption: Airlines criticise air traffic control over second glitch in a month

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.

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Exciting news for us residents! #olympics #frenchalps #winterolympics bbc.com/sport/articles/c317j…
2030 Winter Olympics: Venues confirmed including events in French Alps and Netherlands

2030 Winter Olympics: Venues confirmed including events in French Alps and Netherlands

The sporting venues for the 2030 Winter Games are confirmed, with events to be held in Lyon and the French Alps - except speed skating, which will take place in the Netherlands.

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Hyrox announces rule change after Australian athlete soiled herself

Hyrox announces rule change after Australian athlete soiled herself

Hyrox organisers have confirmed immediate rule changes after a female athlete was allowed to continue while covered in her own faeces to win an event in Beijing.

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Peder Schaefer
@pedersschaeferAug 28
1/ Europe spent decades bringing wolves back from near-extinction. Now it is giving member states more freedom to shoot them. For my latest feature, I traveled to the French Alps to report on what the wolf’s return means for the people who actually have to live alongside it. 🐺🐑🏔️🇪🇺🇫🇷
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@piersmorganAug 19
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Madonna takes over Corfu village made famous in The Durrells for birthday bash

Madonna takes over Corfu village made famous in The Durrells for birthday bash

Madonna has shared snaps from her extravagant birthday bash in Corfu as sources reveal that the security measures were 'pretty intense'

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Surprised to find this article on birdwatching has rather inspired me! @CNtraveller cntraveller.com/article/i-st…
Birdwatching taught me how to be present while travelling – I'm not surprised Gen Z are catching on

Birdwatching taught me how to be present while travelling – I'm not surprised Gen Z are catching on

“It's not just about what you see, but how you feel”

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French media has already reported on this recently, but interesting it’s reaching English-language press. One thing not mentioned is that 28 new trail counters have also been installed across the Pays du Mont-Blanc this summer to get better data on numbers euronews.com/travel/2026/08/…
Crowds at Mont Blanc: will hiking soon require reservations?

Crowds at Mont Blanc: will hiking soon require reservations?

The Tour du Mont-Blanc is one of Europe’s most popular long-distance hiking routes, a 170-kilometre circuit through France, Italy and Switzerland that some 80,000 people walk each year, creating...

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