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Opinion

EU and French flags

‘Hoisting EU flag as a compulsory sign of peace looks ridiculous’

With war raging in Ukraine, journalist Nabila Ramdani thinks Macron’s new flag policy is personal and trivial

‘Subsidised French cinema keeps art form alive despite Hollywood’

Cinema in Paris

Film as art is protected and championed in French culture - long may it continue says columnist Richard Ogier

Far-right terrorism ‘is a real threat’ in France

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A recent march by far-right activists in Paris caused controversy, but political scientist Stéphane François says it is the less visible extremists we should be worrying about

‘Paris proves people will happily pay for great art’

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Columnist Nabila Ramdani believes other countries could learn a thing or two from the success of the French capital’s museums

‘We tried out driving from Yorkshire to Dordogne in an electric car’

Tesla Model 3 charging at Lidl

Journalist Nick Jenkins reports on how charging stops worked out travelling to his second home in France

Your views

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‘Enormous impact’: Readers on how EU rule has hit their France visits

Connexion readers detail how the 90/180-day rule has slashed their holiday time and pushed them to sell their French homes

‘The main reason to live in France’: Your views on French secularism

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Most readers agree with the principle - although with caveats

Readers' feedback on French publisher altering classic books

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Two Connexion readers agree that books are a snapshot of the time and should not be altered for a modern audience

Connexion reader gives his views on the Paris e-scooter ban

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Self-confessed ‘lifelong motorcyclist’ Chris Levings is in total agreement with the ban

Connexion reader overcharged by TLS Contact for French visa

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Here they share their experience of getting a refund

‘Superb’, ‘nonsense’: Your views on making French mairies fly EU flag

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MPs from Emmanuel Macron’s party want to make displaying the flag mandatory

Updated: Your tips on how best to improve French language skills

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From podcasts to children’s books, Connexion readers have been sharing their advice on how to improve your French

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