If derelict French barns get roof grants, why not our houses? There are European farming grants for barn roofs and French government grants for insulation and boilers but frustratingly no help to replace the roof on your home in France, writes Samantha David Published: 20 April 2022
‘Le Pen’s programme remains far-right despite efforts to soften image’ The presidential hopeful’s views on immigration, citizenship, Islam and democracy are all symbolic of a far-right ideology, argue political experts Published: 19 April 2022 Author: Connexion journalist
Covid changed my mind about French healthcare: it is exceptional Writer Tamara Thiessen says the system is not perfect but has many good points. She also notes the chaos of testing facilities she experienced in her native Australia Published: 15 April 2022 Author: Tamara Thiessen
Comment: Why don’t the French like the presidents they elect? Most French presidents only survive one five year term before they are voted out, with two notable exceptions Published: 5 April 2022 Author: Nick Inman
‘We're proud to be voting in France for first time this election’ After 30 years in France, journalist Jane Hanks, now has the right to vote as a French national and is taking the responsibility seriously Published: 1 April 2022 Author: Jane Hanks
Comment: Macron election win would prove poor state of French politics When he eventually got around to revealing his manifesto, barely three weeks before the first round, it was fabulously uninspiring Published: 30 March 2022 Author: Simon Heffer
Comment: The Algerian War remains controversial in France 60 years on The peace treaty was signed on March 18, 1962 but France still feels the impact of the war today Published: 18 March 2022 Author: Nick Inman
Schadenfreude, secret envy: Why do the French love the British royals? Curiously, French people have little fascination for discreet monarchies such as those of Denmark and Belgium, or the Spanish Crown, which is on permanent probation, writes Nick Inman Published: 11 March 2022 Author: Nick Inman
France’s cultural and natural variety makes it a tourist hotspot Museums, galleries, beaches, mountains, canals, hiking, diving, driving…Nick Inman shares his thoughts on why France continues to attract so many holidaymakers Published: 4 March 2022 Author: Nick Inman
Comment: Why French institutions must stop their daft use of franglais The only British member of the Académie française gives us some examples he finds confusing and some he finds pointless Published: 4 March 2022 Author: Liv Rowland