A French perspective on sexism to mark International Women’s DayThéophile Larcher looks at sexism in French society and is concerned by what his experiences reveal
Emily in Paris park ‘shows the two sides of Paris’Columnist Nabila Ramdani takes a closer look at the Buttes-Chaumont Park, which has recently featured in both the Netflix series and crime reports surrounding a grisly murder case
‘King’s visit to France chance to rebuild fractured relationship’Commentator Simon Heffer takes a look at reports King Charles will make a state visit to France in June
‘France’s new repair grant for appliances is great – in theory’Getting her pink kettle fixed through the government’s ecological repair scheme proves easier said than done for writer Samantha David
Talking point: Do not believe everything you read about ‘the French’Nick Inman goes the extra mile to fact check a report that one in 10 French people believe the earth may be flat
Do you agree? DIY machines in France’s La Poste are hindrance not helpNick Inman just wanted to send a parcel to Britain but when staff are replaced by disobedient computers things get tricky
‘France and Germany are like a couple who argue but always make up’Columnist Richard Ogier looks at how the countries manage to ‘get along’ on the global stage and in everyday life
Why use anglicisms when we have perfectly good French words?Lazy ignorance and a desire to appear cool are impoverishing our language, argues French journalist Théophile Larcher
Why Americans are choosing Air France flights over US airlinesTamara Thiessen talks to passengers crossing the Atlantic about customer service, ethics and, of course, food
We French are not lazy, that’s not what today’s strikes are aboutThe belief that a separate ‘French way’ exists is still deep-rooted collectively in our minds
‘Workers striking against French pension reform are avoiding reality’Commentator Simon Heffer tells us why Macron does have a mandate to raise pension age and must do so despite the unions
‘Non, Madame Macron, school uniforms do not mean social equality’Commentator Nabila Ramdani gives her view on France’s relationship with school uniforms and prejudice in the ‘uniform bill’
French politics: Why the hung parliament could be a big opportunityPoliticians are going to have to find a way forward and, in so doing, they might be able to reinvigorate democracy, argues writer Nick Inman
I’m Parisian: Here’s my view on the clichéd vision of Emily in ParisWhile the clichés contribute to the Netflix show’s success, they also attract criticism - but most are more or less true, argues Théophile Larcher
‘French restaurant 'no children' sign was wrong - use common courtesy’Commentator Nabila Ramdani gives her view on an Alsace restaurant’s communication policy
‘Bono’s praise for Macron reminds French they could do worse’Commentator Richard Ogier explores the value of a foreigner’s view of France
Holidays are ending but France’s winter fun is hopefully just startingSamantha David anticipates a busy ski season ahead – and you do not have to take to the slopes themselves to tap into the entertainment
‘Madame Macron right to resist gender neutrality in French language’Commentator Simon Heffer explores ‘le wokisme’ and why he agrees with the First Lady
‘Pension age rise in France is unnecessary and will worsen inequality’An economist tells us why he thinks President Macron really wants to increase the retirement age – it benefits business not pensioners
Leave mairies alone: their role is fundamental to democracy in FranceNick Inman argues that taking responsibility away from the commune and passing it higher up the food chain risks alienating voters
Why going to the dentist in France is a lotteryThe French healthcare system encourages dentists to recommend expensive treatments that are often unnecessary, says Samantha David
‘The French are right to reject Anglo-Saxon work culture’French people are sick of American and British buzzwords threatening hard-won workers’ rights, argues columnist Nabila Ramdani
