2026 Prix Goncourt: France's prestigious literary prize awarded to Philippe Jaenada

France’s prestigious literary prize “The Goncourt” was awarded on Monday to writer Philippe Jaenada. The prize carries a symbolic reward of only 10 euros, but results in considerable recognition and book sales for the winning author. FRANCE 24’s Culture reporter Olivia Salazar-Winspear reports from the Parisian restaurant where the jury made the call.

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