Sting performs royally at France's Château de Chambord

Next, we plunge into the colourful world of painter Raoul Dufy, who was inspired by the landscapes of Aix-en-Provence and by fellow impressionists Matisse, Monet, and Cézanne.

And French sci-fi comics anthology "Métal Hurlant" – or “Howling Metal” – has been resurrected after a 13-year absence. We look at its latest issue, "Holiday on Mars".

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