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Recipe: sun-dried tomato, olive and basil bread

Try this tasty quiche-bread which can be packed as a picnic treat

Learning French: what does quelconque mean and when should it be used?

An adjective to describe something ordinary or insignificant

Letters: Gluten-free diets are a challenge living in France

Connexion readers share their challenges and hidden gems for gluten-free dining and shopping

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Comment: Taste cheese before you buy it - they expect you to in France

Columnist Samantha David explains the best way to discover your favourite French delicacies lies at the supermarket counter

Three reading recommendations: books about France in English

Tips for trying to make French friends, a gripping tale set in Paris, and romantic easy-reading set in Provence

Learning French: This little word for work is actually an acronym

When to use the acronym for 'travail à faire', or 'work to do'

French translations can be delightful... when done wrong

Columnist Nick Inman looks at author Mark Twain's humorous take on French translation

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Diving South

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

‘We came to France for a 12-month sabbatical and decided to stay’

Texas couple fell in love with the culture and language

Comment: Bullfighting is ancient French art and will continue

Southern France’s bullfighting tradition is stronger than ever, according to the association that defends the practice

Recipe: add pâté de campagne to your charcuterie board

Tips for buying charcuterie in France and creating the best platters for guests

Rodez: a tale of two small pink-tinted cities

Art historian Julia Faiers marvels at the cathedral and medieval treasures of this city in Aveyron (Occitanie), once split in two

Learning French: how to tell the time in France

O’clock, half past, noon… Practise key time phrases and vocabulary in this practical French lesson from the Little Language School

Learning French: Five fun ways to make a decision in France

From chifumi to chou-fleur... do you know the French equivalent to 'rock, paper, scissors'?

Letters: We have been without a GP or dentist for years in France

Connexion readers share their experiences of living in a 'medical desert'

Paris Nuit Blanche 2025: join in this weekend’s ‘all night’ free culture festival

Dozens of galleries, museums, and art spaces are holding events and tours

Letters: Walking in France is impossible due to hunters

Connexion reader says he has given up as it is 'just not worth the risk'

Tips on how to manage a French chateau - and how to get your own

Chateau owners Lionel and Claire Cherruault share their experience

How I became a ghostwriter after moving to France

Tracy Stewart, 58, a risk specialist, moved to France in 2014. Her life took an unexpected turn, leading her on a new career journey within the publishing industry

Learning French: can you guess the film behind these translated titles?

Paris' Nuit Blanche 2025 shines a spotlight on cinema – here we look at the some of the surprising choices for translations of film names

The best places to live in 2025 in France

According to the Ville de Rêve rankings – accounting for education, green spaces, living conditions and more

Interview: How we determine the right town for you in France

Ville de Rêve uses data to reveal the best places to live in France – its director Jérôme Devouge explains

Exploring Vienne's beautiful ancient towns: Chatellerault, Chauvigny and Montmorillon

Visit castles, admire medieval architecture, explore the local history, and uncover cultural gems

Vienne attracts tourists with theme parks, zoos and hot air balloons

There is no shortage of activities for adventure seekers, such as bungee jumping, rock climbing, and thrill rides

Learning French: tips for speaking to a mechanic in France

Practise key phrases and vocabulary for taking your car to the garage, in this practical French lesson from the Little Language School

From chicken-shaped cabins to alcoholic seafood soup: eight quirky facts about Vienne

This department, located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, has some interesting, yet unexpected features

One of Europe's oldest churches is found in France's 'City of 100 Spires’

Poitiers (Vienne) has a unique blend of medieval charm and modern vibrancy, from ancient churches to bustling nightlife

Poitiers: a pocket guide to Vienne's capital city

From transport links to educational excellence, find out about this historic city in west-central France

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Courtship or rivalry: experience avian mating season in France

Jonathan Kemp deciphers the flamboyant displays put on by birds

How to cope with financial stress after moving to France

Columnist Cynthia Spillman gives her advice on how to manage life abroad when faced with money problems

I am sick of having to justify my country’s politics to people in France

Columnist Cynthia Spillman offers advice on how to deal with troubling politics in your home country

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: North Pole

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

An ‘unmissable’ 800-year-old natural light display in France this month

Art historian Dr Julia Faiers discovers how a medieval PR campaign about a saint’s holy relics determined the rags-to-riches story of Vézelay Abbey in Burgundy

Learning French: why do we say le vent d’autan rend fou?

Plus, more ways to describe madness when in France

Comment: French passengers applaud the pilot for more than just relief

The tradition persists in France much to the bemusement of travellers from the UK and US

'You don't have to be a big guy to do it', says Brit who led France's dry stone wall renaissance

Cathie O'Neill, speaks about her love for the craft, its links with the UK, and how it has evolved in France

Killing wolves in France is ‘counterproductive’ amid livestock attacks, say experts

Wolf sightings are on the rise but the killing of these animals remains a divisive issue

'We founded a musical theatre for young people in France'

Juliana Rambaldi, 60, and her husband Victor Benedetti, 56, are both professional classical singers. They moved from Seattle with their two children in 2011 intending only to stay for a year…

Comment: US-style hen parties are one import Paris can do without

Columnist Nabila Ramdani is sceptical of a decadent new trend among American influencers

Did you know that Pope Leo XIV has several famous French relatives?

The new pontiff has significant family links to France, including to some well-known names

Has butter become a luxury in France?

Price rises set to continue as milk production falls

From baguettes to oysters: France's vending machine industry is booming

We test the automated food dispensers that are popping up in car parks and lay-bys around the country

'We cannot keep up with demand': French Savoie wines are thriving in the US

Once overlooked in France, the region's offerings are now popular with Americans

Comment: Leaders of France and Britain start to talk tough on immigration

Columnist Simon Heffer notes that public opinion appears to have shifted on both sides of the Channel

Learning French: How to introduce yourself to a stranger in France

Practise key phrases and vocabulary for meeting new people, in this practical French lesson from the Little Language School

Letters: French vehicle hire is a minefield

Readers share their mixed experiences with rental cars in France

Embrace the summertime blues in your French garden

Sarah Beattie loves a blue flower – here she provides tips for growing your own

We see his French family more than mine – does it matter?

Columnist Cynthia Spillman offers advice on how to split your time between your loved ones

A French ‘cop thriller’ film recommendation

The Connection starring Jean Dujardin and Gilles Lellouche is based on a true story

Summer festivals taking place in Vienne this year

There are free and ticketed events in Vienne this summer, perfect for music lovers and families alike

Letters: Our French neighbours feel standoffish

Reader says despite exchanging friendly greetings and Christmas gifts they have never shared an invite

Learning French: the origins and meaning of c’est le serpent qui se mord la queue

Use this phrase when you find yourself in a catch-22

Tourteau fromagé: The French delicacy known as 'the cheesecake of Poitou'

We speak to a tourteau specialist to learn about the history of this beloved French delicacy... and how to bake one

La Fête des Mères: 10 French expressions about mothers

'Mamie-gâteau', ‘mère courage’... we share some of our favourite mum-themed words and phrases

Letters: French driving tests are old fashioned and need updating

Reader notes that Canadian tests are strict in comparison

Two superb French gardens to explore - just five minutes apart

Meet two Open Gardens hosts in the Auvergne department whose stunning gardens are open to visitors on June 1 this year

Yvoire: photogenic lakeside gem in France

Overlooking Lake Léman, this former fishing community in Savoie is famous for medieval buildings and flower-lined streets

Learning French: Chapeau if you know these 10 clothing-themed phrases

Porter le chapeau, prendre une veste, lâcher les baskets, and more...

Letters: Readers share their tips on what to do with old baguettes

Including, baking, toasting, freezing and feeding to pigs

Why I love where I live... in north-west France

Roger Mew relocated from London to near Derval (Loire-Atlantique) in 2001 after he had to give up work

Why Madeleines have enduring appeal in France

The light, buttery, shell-shaped cakes that left their mark on French literature are traditional in many regions

How I became a life coach after moving to France

Discover how Patricia Brooks, 57, transformed her life by moving to France and starting a successful coaching business for aspiring expats.

‘Peach walls’ of Paris suburb offer glimpse of its horticultural past

Montreuil may not be the obvious place to house orchards of Mediterranean fruit, but it has supported a booming industry and an unlikely man-made microclimate for nearly 400 years