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Volunteer interpreters help hospital patients communicate in French

Brittany-based association, Maux sans Frontière, aids foreign patients in French hospitals with vital interpretation services

Photos: Explore the animal-themed holiday village in western France

These hen, rabbit and mushroom shaped houses make for a fun place to stay

Exhibition: see inside the iconic pavilion of a French prefab architect

Ferdinand Fillod was a French pioneer of prefabricated metal buildings. One of his most famous creations was rescued from ignominy and put on display not far from Perpignan

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Learning French: Ça crame and other phrases for when the weather is too hot

Discover different ways to describe the heat in French

Learning French: the origins and meaning of manger les pissenlits par la racine

A deadly dandelion saying

Vent d’autan: the French weather phenomenon said to drive people mad

Superstition says that the wind, which affects the south-west of the country, turns the locals 'crazy'

Breton name bowls: 'People are no longer interested in the traditional craft'

These bowls have become a staple of French cabinets and breakfast tables, but how are they really made?

Letters: Reader experiences of organising a funeral in France

Connexion readers share their advice to ensure the process goes smoothly

Recipe: simple and delicious yoghurt cake

In her pâtisserie cookbook, Gâteau - The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes, award–winning American food writer, Aleksandra Crapanzano, explores how Parisians shop and bake

Beautiful Loire Valley château gardens celebrate their patron saint

Famous château potagers specialise in the conservation and collection of old vegetable varieties and offer walks and tasting sessions

Five films and TV shows to improve your French during the August grandes vacances

From summer thrillers to lockdown throwbacks, there is something for everyone this month

Letters: Readers share their Brexit reset wishlists

Including re-entry into the customs union and restored EU rights

Learning French: mes pensées t'accompagnent and other ways of expressing condolences

Find inspiration for writing sympathy messages

Plogoff: the 'Land’s End' of France

The residents of this westernmost Breton village won a historic victory against a nuclear power plant

The best fruit trees to plant in your French garden

Columnist Sue Adams outlines the perks of growing your own

Your feedback on anti-mosquito products in France and tips

Connexion readers share their advice for keeping the pests at bay and to stop bites itching

Learning French: when and why do we say jeter l'éponge?

A phrase to use when acknowledging defeat

Homemade wins but which is the best mayonnaise brand in France?

Consumer magazine tests 15 brands to determine their winner from those available in shops

'I'm worried my husband will leave me for a younger, slimmer French woman'

Columnist Cynthia Spillman advises a reader struggling with insecurity

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Learning French: the origins and meaning of 22 v’la les flics and other police terms

Hearing the number 22 when in France may suggest the police are nearby

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Boutiques and brollies

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

How I became an online English teacher after moving to France

Former community safety officer John Mainland, 53, tells how his love of helping others led him in a new direction

Why is good French wine aged in oak barrels?

Jonathan Hesford looks at the types of oak used and the benefits enjoyed by the drinker

Photos: rare otters captured in south of France using nocturnal camera

Recolonisation and protection efforts are paying off in several regions around the country

Spotting storks and egrets in France

Jonathan Kemp observes some familiar birds at Le Domaine des Oiseaux nature reserve near Toulouse

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Ford thinking

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

Beating Hearts: a polarising French film featuring violent scenes and 'fabulous diaglogue'

The film stars Adèle Exarchopoulos, François Civil, Mallory Wanecque and Malik Frikah

Our French gîte: We swapped UK traffic jams for a simpler life in Burgundy

Caroline and Richard Williams transformed their lives by relocating to run a guesthouse in rural France

Etoile Verte: sustainable cuisine is rewarded with Michelin stars in France

The 2025 update to the Michelin Guide features 10 'green star' restaurants

French home decor tips: how to create a warm, authentic interior with vintage charm

Designer Zoé de Las Cases shares her ideas on white wood floors, second-hand finds, ambient lighting and seasonal flowers in her book La Maison

Letters: Income rules for French nationality makes no sense

Connexion reader argues that a lack of French-derived income should not be an indicator of a resident's attachment to France

How to buy and cook fish in France

Laura Washburn Hutton reveals selection tips and provides recipe ideas

How France residents can create good memories on a visit back home

Cynthia Spillman gives her tips on making the most of a trip back to native soil

France green news: cigarette recycling, water reserves and ski resort closure

A startup harvests cellulose from cigarette filters, quarries in Brittany are repurposed for water storage, and an Alpine village votes to shut its ski resort amid financial and climate pressures.

Why does France have so many quirky motorway sculptures?

Giant boars, cockerels, horses and strange geometric shapes - all can be traced back to a law that says a certain amount of the budget for new infrastructures must be spent on art

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Five troglodyte wine cellars to visit in France

These 'super-cellars' all welcome visitors and arrange wine tastings

Photos: mini swimming pools are trending in France

Budget constraints, tax exemptions, and changing homeowner preferences explain the popularity of small pools

France’s summer holiday habits: more aoûtiens than juilletistes

We look at when and where the French are going on holiday this year

Letters: Professionally installed solar panels are not worth it in France

Connexion reader outlines the economic pitfalls when it comes to solar panels, such as the rate of return when it comes to feeding back to the grid

Recipe: tasty tomato tarte tatin

Swap apples for tomatoes in this savoury twist on a French cuisine classic

Personalised coffins grow in popularity as secular funerals rise in France

Many orders for unusual designs come from British residents

France garden tips: try agapanthus, it is hardier than you think

The evergreen types are ideal for a Mediterranean climate, coming as they do from the western and eastern cape in South Africa

Eguisheim: the French fairytale village that inspired Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Explore the enchanting streets and historic charm of this photogenic spot in France's Grand Est region

10 travel ideas: See the world without leaving France

Some of France's diverse landscapes evoke exotic and far-flung locations

Comment: Cutting bank holidays will not save France's finances

Columnist Nabila Ramdani says the prime minister's proposals are typically melodramatic and pure political manoeuvering

Comment: A tough budget is needed to keep France afloat

Columnist Simon Heffer contrasts Prime Minister François Bayrou's proposals to cut the deficit with the vague plans floated in the UK

Learning French: when and why do we say il y a anguille sous roche?

Find out which Franco-American celebrity used this phrase in a TV interview

Discover the Karbike: France's eco-friendly electric bike with car features

Columnist Samantha David talks to inventor Lucas Vançon, who has helped to develop a new green form of transport which he says is ideal for urban areas

Longer stays and luxury experiences: could France’s ‘upgraded’ tourism strategy combat overtourism fears?

France is increasing investment in tourism despite already being the world’s leading tourist destination

We missed opera in France – so we brought it to us

Columnist Peter Bear tells how he introduced rural opera to his French home

Gardens in France: from dog kennels to swimming pool maintenance

Tips and tricks for keeping cool in your jardin this month

Learning French: when and why do we say entre chien et loup?

Use this saying to describe the moment after sunset

Orne of a kind: the ‘Cotswolds of France’ that remains a hidden gem

Often overlooked by tourists and second-homers, this region in north-west France has so much to offer

Living in Orne: all you need to know about this department of northwest France

From transport to healthcare, what is it like to live in this charming Normand department?

Eat like a local in France: tripes en brochette de La Ferté-Macé

Get a flavour for the history of this delicacy from the Orne region and learn how it is made

Eight examples of French romanticising everyday language

From death and black eyes to cooking and moving forward, French has a way of romanticising life

Learning French: avoir la pêche and other fruit expressions

With France's summer fruit season upon us, we pick out some of our favourite fruit-based French phrases

Letters: Your feedback on ‘no children venues’ in France

A new label promoting spaces as ‘child friendly’ is set to be launched soon

Five famous historical French figures who were exiled to Britain

From Voltaire to De Gaulle, we share the stories of five exiles who fled across the Channel

Letters: essential checks before renting a car in France and abroad

Connexion reader says to ensure vehicle and documents match to avoid legal issues and extra charges

From cheese to sewing needles: nine facts about the French department of Orne

Did you know that the world's largest cheese factory is the Camembert Président factory in Domfort?

Recipe: garlic anchovy roast lamb

Adding a few flavourings to lamb before roasting is a simple step that transforms this classic dish

This French hilltop village sits between heaven and earth

Art historian Julia Faiers unpicks the threads that weave together the Roman and medieval settlements of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges in the Pyrenees

Letters: France should give Range Rover and SUV drivers a break

Connexion reader says he is fed up of the mounting regulations

Letters: France's hunting season puts the public at risk

Connexion reader voices fears over unchecked hunting activities threatening public safety in rural areas

Learning French: the origins and meaning of avoir la moutarde qui monte au nez

A mustard metaphor for rising anger

Learning French: 12 words and phrases that are untranslatable in English

From faire du yaourt to l’esprit d’escalier, here are some words that have no direct English equivalents

Learning French: do acronyms confuse or simplify language learning?

We look at common sigles that you might come across in France

Comment: Get cats sterilised early - even in rural France

Columnist Samantha David notes that under the new guidelines you can spay kittens from just eight weeks

France's July 14 military parade: 'a national communion' or out of touch?

We look at how France reconciles republicanism with a seemingly authoritarian tradition

Videos: Drone shows replace July 14 fireworks in France - watch recent good ones

Displays offer stunning visuals without the risk of starting wildfire

In France, do you know your porcherie from your pigeonnier?

These traditional structures have helped small-scale farmers source protein for hundreds of years

La Fête Nationale: 14 facts about France's national holiday

The July 14 'Bastille Day' celebration features a military parade in Paris and means a day off work

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Volunteer interpreters help hospital patients communicate in French

Photos: Explore the animal-themed holiday village in western France

Exhibition: see inside the iconic pavilion of a French prefab architect

Learning French: Ça crame and other phrases for when the weather is too hot

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Map: See the full extent of France’s massive Aude wildfire

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

Gîtes de France at 70: ‘We are not competing with the web platforms’

A guide to spicing up French cuisine

Plogoff: the 'Land’s End' of France

How to assume property ownership in France

Brittany Ferries to increase frequency of popular France-Ireland route

Learning French: the origins and meaning of manger les pissenlits par la racine

Vent d’autan: the French weather phenomenon said to drive people mad

Breton name bowls: 'People are no longer interested in the traditional craft'

Letters: Reader experiences of organising a funeral in France

Recipe: simple and delicious yoghurt cake

Beautiful Loire Valley château gardens celebrate their patron saint

Five films and TV shows to improve your French during the August grandes vacances

Letters: Readers share their Brexit reset wishlists

Learning French: mes pensées t'accompagnent and other ways of expressing condolences

Plogoff: the 'Land’s End' of France

Letters: French import duties on medication are unfair

Comment: France must tread carefully in the age of trial by allegation

Learning French: what is the difference between la mer and l’océan?

The best fruit trees to plant in your French garden

'I married a parachutist in the French Foreign Legion'

Five things they don't tell you about... summer cooking in France

How to save money on ferries to and from France

Inside my 'stylish, soulful and sustainable' hotel renovation in the south of France

Five things to do in France in August

Your feedback on anti-mosquito products in France and tips

Learning French: when and why do we say jeter l'éponge?

Homemade wins but which is the best mayonnaise brand in France?

'I'm worried my husband will leave me for a younger, slimmer French woman'

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Learning French: the origins and meaning of 22 v’la les flics and other police terms

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Boutiques and brollies

How I became an online English teacher after moving to France

Why is good French wine aged in oak barrels?

Photos: rare otters captured in south of France using nocturnal camera

Spotting storks and egrets in France

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Ford thinking

Beating Hearts: a polarising French film featuring violent scenes and 'fabulous diaglogue'

Our French gîte: We swapped UK traffic jams for a simpler life in Burgundy

Etoile Verte: sustainable cuisine is rewarded with Michelin stars in France

French home decor tips: how to create a warm, authentic interior with vintage charm

Letters: Income rules for French nationality makes no sense

How to buy and cook fish in France

How France residents can create good memories on a visit back home

France green news: cigarette recycling, water reserves and ski resort closure

Why does France have so many quirky motorway sculptures?

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Five troglodyte wine cellars to visit in France

Photos: mini swimming pools are trending in France

France’s summer holiday habits: more aoûtiens than juilletistes

Letters: Professionally installed solar panels are not worth it in France

Recipe: tasty tomato tarte tatin

Personalised coffins grow in popularity as secular funerals rise in France

France garden tips: try agapanthus, it is hardier than you think

Eguisheim: the French fairytale village that inspired Disney's Beauty and the Beast

10 travel ideas: See the world without leaving France

Comment: Cutting bank holidays will not save France's finances

Comment: A tough budget is needed to keep France afloat

Learning French: when and why do we say il y a anguille sous roche?

Discover the Karbike: France's eco-friendly electric bike with car features

Longer stays and luxury experiences: could France’s ‘upgraded’ tourism strategy combat overtourism fears?

We missed opera in France – so we brought it to us

Gardens in France: from dog kennels to swimming pool maintenance

Learning French: when and why do we say entre chien et loup?

Orne of a kind: the ‘Cotswolds of France’ that remains a hidden gem

Living in Orne: all you need to know about this department of northwest France

Eat like a local in France: tripes en brochette de La Ferté-Macé

Eight examples of French romanticising everyday language

Learning French: avoir la pêche and other fruit expressions

Letters: Your feedback on ‘no children venues’ in France

Five famous historical French figures who were exiled to Britain

Letters: essential checks before renting a car in France and abroad

From cheese to sewing needles: nine facts about the French department of Orne