France has been at the forefront of recent military action in Libya and its flagship vessel, the Charles de Gaulle, is currently positioned as an assault ship.

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VIDEO: On board France’s flagship vessel

Part Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris was evacuated Friday due to the accumulation of snow on the roof and hundreds of flights were canceled because of a shortage of de-icing fluid, authorities said, as blustery winter weather snarled travel across Europe.

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Snow and ice snag travel in Europe

More than 350 fake Faberge eggs are set to be destroyed after they were seized by customs at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris.

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Fake Faberge eggs seized in Paris

Heavy snow hits Paris, briefly closing Charles de Gaulle airport and bringing buses to a halt.

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Eiffel Tower shut by Paris snow