Victor Hugo

Demonstrators criticise fundraising for Notre Dame rebuild as not for ‘the poor’

Lara Marlowe: Parisians watch as 200-year-old spire collapses

To many Parisians, the 850-year-old landmark is simply the heart of their city

Our middle years have had a makeover thanks to some excellent recent literature

Test your knowledge of the past 12 months with these 100 questions – and you could win a prize

Former colony 17,000km from mainland France has waited 30 years for referendum

The painter fell in and out of favour with critics. A new exhibition shows his continuing relevance

For a book tour with a difference, visit some of the literary world’s most interesting homes

Four-bedroom house in turnkey condition

Since Chaucer there has been a rich tradition of writers inspired by religious buildings

The 45-60 age bracket is a time in life when women are often at their most vulnerable

French team stages victory parade down the Champs-Élysées and visits presidential palace

The ‘Betty Blue’ actor on her love affair with Rupert Everett and why Jesus is sexy

Medical argot, beloved by the profession, can stray into unacceptable territory when carelessly applied to patients

Gemma Tipton gets to grips with wonderful Vietnam

Waite, who was released from captivity over 25 years ago, on Islamism, Trump and his lost years

Bells ring out at churches across Ireland and internationally in support of refugees

Historic Île de la Cité to become ‘a real neighbourhood’ if architect has his way

The City of Light – and of love – isn’t just for couples – it’s for all the family