FILE - In this Sunday, July 14, 2013 file photo French President Francois Hollande stands next to the newly unveiled official Marianne postage stamp at the Elysee Palace during the Bastille Day ...

The new Marianne stamp on the left and Femen's leader Inna Shevchenko on the right. Photos:AFP Militant feminist organisation Femen, is once again causing a stir in France. But this time it's not one ...

France is really going all out for the Olympics, ensuring every tiny detail is perfect for the occasion. Right down to the stamps visitors will be using to send postcards home to loved ones. On May 16 ...

PARIS (AFP) – A new stamp emblazoned with the face of Marianne, France's revolutionary symbol, has caused a stir after its creator said it was inspired by a Ukrainian feminist known for topless ...

Do you love the smell of freshly baked bread? Does the scent of a loaf uplift your mood? If yes, you'll be interested in learning about a unique type of stamp recently released by the French Post ...

It was supposed to be a straightforward new postage stamp to mark François Hollande's presidency: a more youthful depiction of Marianne, the feminine symbol of the French Republic, reflecting the ...

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