The Connexion's Friday France quiz - how many answers do you know?

Ten questions to test your knowledge of France and French news

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Published friday 30 June 2023 - 11:48 Last updated friday 30 June 2023 - 11:48

Culture, history, politics, current affairs: test yourself with our French-themed quiz

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Meet France's great garden acrobat

With its bright yellow and blue plumage, the Eurasian blue tit is easy to spot in the garden.
New summer flights and flat-rate rail pass: 7 French travel updates

We also look at baggage fee changes, a ferry and train offer - and the installation of motorway barriers to keep out boars
Petit lapin, coup du lapin: 6 commonly used French rabbit expressions

A potential new penalty for missing a doctor’s appointment has also been nicknamed la taxe lapin - we explain why

Which French motorways are to become toll booth free - and when?

Barriers will be replaced by a system that scans drivers’ number plates

Ways to avoid queues at motorway tolls in France

You can make travel easier by anticipating the 133 payment barriers

Is it possible to opt out of organ donation in France?

A 2017 law changed the rules on the default stance of people who die in the country

How do I ensure I am insured against flooding at French second home?

A number of heavy floods have recently hit the country

How to check for leaks in your French home without a smart water meter

Homeowners should do regular checks to monitor their water consumption

Scammers fleece drivers who break down on French roads out of €3,000

These ‘breakdown pirates’ are becoming more common. Here is how to avoid falling victim

Woman wins local tax fight over French home invaded by squatters

A court has ordered that she is refunded four years of the tax. It was her fourth attempt to be exonerated

Nine things people often overlook when they move to France

From different plug sockets to the differences in healthcare, we look at some of the typical points people forget

More everyday French supermarket products accused of ‘shrinkflation’

Cordon-bleu, yoghurts, and ham are in the firing line, with prices up to 25% higher for lower quality items

France’s minimum wage is too low at €1,398 net a month - Michelin boss

The number of workers throughout the country on this wage has risen significantly in recent years

Book shows how to cook with the weed black bryony in south-west France

‘It’s a local speciality with a taste like nothing else,’ says mayor who published recipe book

What is average salary in France? How does it compare with US or UK?

We also look at the average disposable income per capita in OECD countries

Interest rates for loans to buy property in France continue to fall

The drop may help kickstart the market as banks and politicians explore new ways to boost home sales

Russia - but not Putin - to be part of D-Day commemorations in France

Russians who contributed to the Allied victory should be honoured without ‘outcast’ president, a Russian history expert says

Frost warnings, storms and snow at 500m as temperatures in France drop

Cold winds from British Isles will keep temperatures cool over the weekend

Jogger draws tribute image to Paris Olympics with their running route

It comes as new tickets go on sale to mark exactly 100 days until the Games begin

Eagle attacks and injures paraglider mid-flight in Savoie, east France

The attack, which lasted for 13 minutes, left the man in need of stitches and surgery

‘Climate change should interest more people than it does’

France’s go-to expert on global warming and bestselling author, Jean-Marc Jancovici, talks to us about the future of our planet

Tax declarations in France: How to tell an official email from a scam

Staying alert can help protect you and your money during this declaration period

MAP: which areas in France already have water shortages?

Water reserves are above average in some areas due to heavy autumn rainfall but some areas have shortages

Emergency cash, care advice: Nine ways a French social worker can help

We look at the role of social workers in France and the support they offer to those in need

Workers in France to pay €100 towards previously free training

Reforms to the compte personnel de formation are expected to result in 20% of trainees abandoning their courses

Driving in France: why are the roads more deadly than in the UK?

The number of fatal accidents is high despite good infrastructure

Anniversary tributes for Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources author

April 18 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Marcel Pagnol’s death. Commemorations celebrating his life and work are taking place around the country

The Connexion's Friday France quiz - how many answers do you know?

Ten questions to test your knowledge of France and French news

Meet France's great garden acrobat

New summer flights and flat-rate rail pass: 7 French travel updates

Petit lapin, coup du lapin: 6 commonly used French rabbit expressions