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7km of hedges to be planted over the next two years, plans for a 75% energy self-sufficient catamaran to clean up the seas and more

Elon Musk’s satellite ground station has full planning approval and details show between five and 11 domes will feature on the site in Normandy 

Connexion's Jane Hanks discovers the simple secret behind French start-up Famileo’s success - families simply wanting to talk to each other

A word we now know all too well thanks to the coronavirus pandemic has a couple of different translations in French

The English translation of 'on' as 'one' is just the tip of the linguistic iceberg when it comes to this common subject pronoun

There are two possible etymologies for the expression ‘on n'est pas encore sorti de l'auberge’ - and one involves an alleged mass murder and cannibalism

Originally from Belgium, Jean-François and Catherine Chapelier have around 30 milking goats and approximately 17 acres of pasture

The China intellectual property administration agreed that allowing a Chinese wine and spirits company to use the brand ‘Dijon’ would ‘give rise to confusion’

Eventually every bottle of wine will become 'over the hill', says Jonathan Hesford, who walks us through how some wines taste off, yet why some faults are a good thing

We look back on the day he drew a cartoon, complete with his trademark mouse, on Franco-British friendship for Connexion readers

The museum remains closed due to Covid but almost half a million major works can be seen online after a super-modern web revamp. Complete digital tours available.

The display of huge cats is by Belgian artist Philippe Geluck, bringing welcome humour - but also some deeper messages - to the Paris avenue

This month Cathy Thompson discusses the multi-faceted Calendula, more than just a good looker

The population of these elusive birds is on the decline in France due to hunting and destruction of habitat

The animals had disappeared in the 20th century but have slowly made a comeback, and have remained relatively mysterious - until now

Did you know? Bicycles with pedals were invented in France. We explore the history in advance of this year's Tour de France.

What happened in March 10, 50, and 100 years ago? Académie place for Veil, turbo boost for trains, German rehab plan agreed

Raphaël Lopez and Marie de La Roche have travelled to 15 European countries exploring empty buildings in the peaceful but unlawful ‘pastime’ of Urban Exploration

Catriona McLean and her husband Charles from Scotland transformed open uncultivated vineyard land into Le Jardin des Rossignols 

The Connexion visits the Paris suburb where extraordinarily original architecture is alive once more

The Connexion previews Amiens Cathedral’s astonishing, vivid light show, which runs until December 29

This month's round-up featuring a must-have cultural and language reference guide on all things French and second novel from Sarah Leipciger of three intertwined stories

New products, designs and ideas from around France just in time for Christmas 2020

Consumer spending on pets is soaring – and owners are willing to pay more for long-lasting, quality products.