French baguettes are just too mundane to be a Unesco listingBaguettes have been chosen as France’s candidate for the intangible cultural heritage list. Here’s why it was the wrong move - and what next, the hamburger?
We left France for UK because of Brexit. Were we right?The 2016 Brexit vote brought Emily Commander and her family face-to-face with long French administrative procedures and stern officials, prompting them to pack up their life in Lyon and return to the UK. The decision has left them feeling torn
My experience of ‘medical deserts’ in rural FranceNick Inman's explores the on-going problem with 'medical desert' areas in France
My body – my choiceI was pleased to see your article about Jacqueline Jencquel (Connexion, February issue) as the author mirrored my own beliefs.
French words on Brexit cherishedI appreciated the supportive comments of Alain Rousset (president of the Regional Council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine) that you ran online – and those of Emmanuel Macron televised on Brexit day, on what was a very sad day for us Brits who love our adopted country.
‘Dark Ages’ are really a step to a brighter futureHow sad that your correspondent John Spinks (Connexion, January issue) spoils his argument about the failure of the UK voting system with an attack on Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party.
Camp trip was truly shockingI read with interest the article on France’s only concentration camp (Connexion, February issue) as it awakened memories of an excursion to the Vosges mountains in 1956.
It’s high time to legalise drugs in FranceThe article about drug consumption (Connexion, January issue) prompts me to write.
Sums do not add up for Brexit ‘losers’Poor Mr and Mrs Carleton. What a sad story (Pension drop brings worry, Connexion, January issue) – “no holidays, no birthday treats, relying on charities”.
Right way and wrong wayI was surprised to read the remark in an article (Connexion, December issue) that “…telephone sales companies should be allowed to exercise their right to prospect for business. If it was outlawed, people who work in call centres would lose jobs”.
Madame XXXRe your article on “tu versus vous” and the important question of style when addressing a lover.
Compensate usWhat compensation can we expect from the UK government to make up for our loss of human rights, not to mention the extra expenses and financial losses we have incurred since Brexit was announced?
Housing is the major crisisI fear those who are protesting against the pensions changes may be missing the point.
We’re so lucky!Many readers write about the problems and difficulties of life in France so we are highlighting a pleasant experience.
