Restos du Coeur: Why issues at France’s biggest charity have hit hardNews that the charity is struggling has been seen as tantamount to a ‘French institution in peril’, prompting outrage, disbelief, and high-profile donations
‘While the world mocks the British Royal Family, France remains loyal’Regret over the guillotine or nostalgia? Journalist Nabila Ramdani explores why France loves The Royals
Is French cuisine really the best in the world?A Connexion reader challenges the country’s gastronomic credentials
France garden tips: try agapanthus, it is hardier than you thinkThe evergreen types are ideal for a Mediterranean climate, coming as they do from the western and eastern cape in South Africa
Why footballer Kylian Mbappé could be France’s greatest soft powerSports star’s appeal for calm after the recent riots shows his huge influence off the pitch as well as on
‘A weekend camping 12 minutes away from our French home - why not?’After a relaxing stay at the local lake, writer Samantha David realises tourist facilities on her doorstep are for locals too
Talking point: Is it really offensive to say ‘the French’?Columnist Nick Inman mulls over the arguments for and against using this general term
‘Solid metal fences hiding French gardens are a mystery to me’Attitudes to fencing might highlight a difference in French and American culture, ponders Peter Wyeth
‘Ten recycling bins in Belgium was easy compared to French system’‘Why is it so difficult to recycle in my village?’ wondered writer Samantha David, so she rang the council to ask them
Do you agree? French cuisine is not superior to other foodsPut stereotypes to one side, there are some foods Britain and US do better than France, says Nick Inman
‘Tax on France’s vegetable gardens would be another Macron scandal’If rumours of a ‘potager’ tax are true it would strike at the heart of French life, says journalist Nabila Ramdani
‘France’s rugby is a metaphor for its culture and art de vivre’As France prepares to host the Rugby World Cup, journalist Richard Ogier looks at how the sport is revered here
Do you agree? Protests and polls undermine real democracy in FranceThere are two parallel democracies in France - the ballot box vote and the protest in the street, says journalist Nick Inman
‘Bringing back monarchy to France may not be a ridiculous idea’A monarch and a President may bring balance - but which aristocrat would sit on the French throne? Journalist Simon Heffer explores
‘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’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 FranceA 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’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’Journalist Nick Jenkins reports on how charging stops worked out travelling to his second home in France
‘Old French house bricks have a character that is unique’Bricks tell a story and can help date parts of your property, says Nick Inman
Do you agree? France’s belief in laïcité (secularism) worksDoes religious freedom, as long as you keep your beliefs to yourself, create a harmonious society?
‘Forget raising retirement age in France, AI will lead to job losses’It makes no sense for France to raise the pension age, with AI set to replace many jobs, says scientist Simon Thorpe
