In Images: France's most contentious buildings France has had a fair few controversial building projects over the years and there's more to come. Published: 06 Nov 2014 17:51 GMT+01:00 From iron ladies to inside-out museums France has had a fair few contentious building projects over the years. Here's a look at a few of the most famous examples as well as a few set to cause a stir in the future. When the $130 million Fondation Louis Vuitton opened to the public in Paris in October it was greeted with a mix of enthusiasm and disdain. Some praised Frank Gehry's striking design, that has been dubbed "the glass ship," while others labelled the building nothing more than a "vanity project" for LVMH boss Bernard Arnault. The hullabaloo had echoes of the furore that greeted many of France's most famous building projects over the years. We take a look at some examples of French architecture that were hated by many before being loved by most. IN PICTURES: A history of France's most contentious architecture Don't miss stories about France, join us on Facebook and Twitter Racism row Bordeaux Wily Sagnol (right) talks to one his players Malia Abdou Traore. Photo: Mehdi Fedouach/AFP After prompting a racism row with his comments about African footballers being "cheap and ready to fight," French coach Willy Sagnol issued an apology on Thursday, saying he's sorry if he "hurt or shocked" anyone. French farmers are seen kicking river rats at a protest in Nantes. Photo: Telenantes A group of French farmers came under fire on Thursday after a video emerged that showed them kicking and abusing animals at a demonstration in the western city of Nantes. LuxLeaks French Finance Minister Michel Sapin, who has called for a global fight against tax avoidance. France's finance minister has urged countries to work together to fight tax avoidance, after leaked documents showed leading French banks were among 340 companies helped by Luxembourg to dodge hefty tax bills. Who is behind the mysterious drone flights over France's nuclear power stations? Photo: Don McCullough/flickr/AFP The French public has been left concerned and authorities befuddled after unidentified drones were detected flying over nuclear plants across the country in recent weeks. So who's behind them and should we be worried? BNP, one of the French banks cited for enjoying Luxembourg's loopholes. Some of France's biggest banks are among companies that have cut secret tax deals in Luxembourg allowing them to save billions on their tax bills, according to explosive leaked documents revealed on Thursday. Opinion - Hollande at half-way Will "France's most unpopular president ever" François Hollande one day be thanked by the French people for what he has done? Hollande marks the mid-way point of his presidency on Thursday as his popularity level nosedives once again. But one French political analyst says in future the French people will be grateful to "Mr Normal" for "sacrificing himself" for the economy. French is alive and well it seems and will be spoken by more than 750 million people around the world by 2060. Woman with French flag: Shutterstock Cheering news for both the French economy and the language guardians at the Académie Française came on Wednesday, when a new report revealed the number of French speakers around the world has shot up by 25 percent in recent years. Thierry Lepaon will need to make the most of his new loo seat. It reportedly cost his union €1,400. Photo:AFP/Loo seat: Shutterstock France's top union boss was bogged down in an embarrassing scandal this week over the cost of the refurbishment of his luxury rented apartment, which reportedly included a new €1,397 lavatory seat and €700 spent on a loo roll holder and towel rack. "Don't laugh Jay-Z, I really am going to make a comeback Jay -Z" Jay-Z meets Sark-O at the footy in Paris. Photo: Franck Fife/AFP US Hip-hop star Jay Z has shown his fondness for French Champagne brand Armand de Brignac for years and on Wednesday he splashed out and bought the brand.