Just outside the French capital sprawls the world's largest antiques destination: the Paris Saint-Ouen Flea Market. It's a timeless escape, and one of the most visited sites in France. We take you on a tour in this edition of France in Focus.

The fan zones are open, the stadiums are ready and the biggest World Cup in history is officially underway in the US, Mexico and Canada. Seven matchs are planned in Houston, Texas. The host city expects to attract around half a million visitors and an economic windfall of $1.5 billion. Yet some hotels remain half empty and many fans complain that soaring ticket prices have made the tournament unaffordable. FRANCE 24's Pierrick Leurent and Wassim Cornet report. 

The fan zones are open, the stadiums are ready and the biggest World Cup in history is officially underway in the US, Mexico and Canada. Seven matchs are planned in Houston, Texas. The host city expects to attract around half a million visitors and an economic windfall of $1.5 billion. Yet some hotels remain half empty and many fans complain that soaring ticket prices have made the tournament unaffordable. FRANCE 24's Pierrick Leurent and Wassim Cornet report. 

La plus grande Coupe du monde de l’histoire débute cette année aux États-Unis, au Canada et au Mexique. Avec 48 équipes et 104 matchs, le tournoi promet d’attirer des millions de supporters à travers l’Amérique du Nord. À Houston, où sept rencontres sont programmées, les organisateurs affichent leur optimisme. Mais certains hôtels peinent à remplir leurs chambres et de nombreux supporters dénoncent des billets devenus inaccessibles. Reportage de Pierrick Leurent.