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A round up of five arts and culture stories creating a buzz in France this autumn

For nearly 20 years, guidebook writer Nick Inman has tried to answer the question: What makes the French, French? Here, he reveals why he has never quite found a satisfying answer.

A wine served only at France’s royal court until the Revolution has been saved from extinction for a second time, and the grape is being grown once again.

Even those with the most basic of French language skills are likely to have the word ‘rien’ at their disposal.

You've heard it, you've probably used it in a sentence; but what does quand même actually mean?

In this month's French Language Notes feature, we explore what it means to be called 'Arthur'.

Recall issued after high levels of carcinogenic ethylene oxide were discovered in batches of seed

Inspired decision has boosted regular trade and proved a big hit with customers

Today, his name is the embodiment of traditional French cuisine, but Samantha David discovers that there is far more to Georges Auguste Escoffier than just the chef who laid down the rules of the kitchen

This book from the 1570s explains how to live and is just as apt today...

From petrol rock to Vincent Van Gogh, here's our round up of the arts and culture stories creating a buzz in France.

Artist Perry Taylor’s gentle ‘British’ humour has the French laughing at themselves. Connexion talks to him about his new book, and why inspiration can be so easy to find...

Animal sanctuary welcomes new lupine guests after a 20-hour cross-country journey

Brigitte Bardot Foundation says it has found a new home for the animals that escaped when their sanctuary was destroyed in Storm Alex

Infra-red cameras left in the mountains for a month capture images of bears in the wild

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

France’s national lottery has a long history. 

Jane Hanks meets the visionary gardener in charge of turning an old quarry into a remarkable visitor garden

Samantha David takes to the skies in electric plane Pipistrel’s Alpha Electro. Here’s what she thought of her first 'bat' flight

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

Looking for book recommendations? Peruse The Connexion's September book reviews featuring books with links to France.

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

New products, designs and ideas from around France