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Around France over the Christmas period, French shoppers fill their baskets with Corsican clementines. We meet a passionate producer

A far cry from the hippy communes of the past, 'écolieux' offer the chance to escape the rat race and embrace self-sufficiency

Litter bins replaced with flower boxes on the island of Aix off the Charente-Maritime, food waste transformed into energy and more

Getting back into sport is the top New Year’s resolution for many as a survey in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region confirms. We look at three expressions related to sport

Two luminous water lily decorations have been stolen from a village in the south west. We look at five French expressions related to flowers

Basque peppers swept away in floods earlier this month are being washed up on beaches in the south west. We look at three French expressions with the word eau

Alternatives are being created, opening the doors to an increasingly organic and sustainable agriculture, writes Connexion’s regular columnist and vigneron Jonathan Hesford

Some good quality butter has risen in price by as much as 25% or more in a year with knock-on effects for the traditional treat

Industry expert says that 2021 sales are likely to be the ‘best ever year for Champagne’ – a marked improvement after the sector was badly hit during the first lockdown in 2020

French gardens are known for their quest for formal perfection and trees are no exception

The coffin containing the body was chosen by a 21-year-old soldier who had served at Verdun

Over 30 years after the singer’s death, Maison Gainsbourg will host a museum, bookstore and piano-bar

'Oh, for a lovely juicy apple in January. But, please, can I have one with no guilty air miles? Preferably one that I’ve picked and stored myself'

Jardin Botanique de Lyon features beautiful species both outside and under glass, perfect for winter exploring

Jonathan Kemp describes his magical recent trip to the Netherlands, where the sight of migratory birds got him thinking about explanations behind the mysterious phenomenon

After world war one, the first ever Tombs of the Unknown Soldier were created in both London and Paris, with the United States following shortly after

Jeanne Baré circumnavigated the globe from 1766 - 1769 disguised as a man

From Paris to Rouen, Bordeaux to Blois, France is home to some extraordinary ‘timepieces’, from the country’s oldest in Paris to restored gems off the beaten track. In no time you will be fascinated

When most gardens lie dormant, the Domaine du Rayol comes to life in the winter months

This French firm are hoping to fly high in the airborne transport industry... and they are recruiting!

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

This month we have an extraordinary true tale of escape from Nazi occupied Paris and two reads that delve into and explore the French psyche

A sausage guillotine, spices, slips... a selection of French gifts to send to your loved ones in the UK

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