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Following on from our recent article about readers who love their old Citroëns, here’s how one vintage van can be spotted around villages in the UK

We’ve travelled all around the world in our 2CVs for some incredible adventures

Storms have hit many parts of France – here’s some expressions you may be hearing today about rain.

To tie in with la Semaine du Goût, a week dedicated to different food tastes, we have a look at 15 French expressions related to food and being hungry or full.

Achieve clarity with these words of distinction

Health-giving and versatile, lentils are increasingly popular in France. The Connexion talks to a Puy producer

Famous French cookware manufacturers Le Creuset celebrate Star Wars movies with limited edition range

Capital start-up sells fresh, locally-grown strawberries all year round

Francophile Hollywood star Jodie Foster had never heard of pioneering film director Alice Guy-Blaché when she was asked to narrate a film about her, even though she has worked in cinema since she was seven. 

A critical eye on the latest ciné releases. This month, Dilili in Paris and La vie scolaire

Banksy – the secretive England-based street art superstar – was partly inspired by Blek le Rat, real name Xavier Prou, 68. The Frenchman, who Connexion has interviewed, developed a stencilling style and adopted the rat as a “trademark” image in his art. Images of Blek's work in this article are by Sybille Prou, or supplied by Le MUR de Rennes.

A monthly update on environmental events and occurrences in France: water bottles, autoroute littering, anti-pollution protests and rye straws innovation

Peat-free composting starts now: October sees Cathy Thompson planning a peat revolution.. and you can join her

Tips and tricks for gardeners indoors and out. This month: plant your winter bulbs, jam–making, and an elephant’s foot plant

Did you know? Roll up, roll up, we are about to tell you!

Although there are many theories as to why placing bread upside-down in France is said to bring bad luck, the most widely known explanation dates back to medieval times.

France’s favourite village an ancient English landing site. The Connexion looks back at the war-trodden history of picturesque coastal town Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, not far from Cherbourg

French artist named by Forbes as one of the world's most influential people under the age of 30

Thelong history of lacemaking in Calais and a new exhibition linking past and present

The Connexion reports on the recently completed restoration of Napoléon III’s Imperial Theatre in Fontainebleau

We read recent releases with a link to France. To be fair, each gets 20 minutes’ reading time. This month, we reviewed Isabella of Angoulême, Love and Invention, Minced, Marinated, and Murdered, and Number Ten

New products, designs and ideas from around France. This month: stay warm, festive drinks, sweet countdown, and gifted jewellers

Catherine Synave on the inspiration for her new book, which explores a diverse selection of Parisians’ homes, including a conductor’s residence near Palais Garnier