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Spring heralds the return of warm weather, longer days and lighter nights – and the start of the vide grenier season. This is France’s take on the good old jumble or car boot sale.

After tourism and food, France’s cosmetics industry is the latest to take the ‘slow’ lane to success

In her new book, Henrietta Heald looks at the elegant art of living in the French style. Here she explains her creative inspiration and presents one of the featured homes, located in the Luberon

From cats to pigs and even cockroaches, there are many expressions linked to animals in French.

According to the region you live in, there are several ways to say the same thing all across France. Here are 12 examples…

The government is about to launch a new website to help people correct mistakes they have made on official documents such as tax declarations – and it is aptly named Oups.gouv.fr.

The site name reminded us that there are lots of mini expressions in French just like ‘oups’ (oops in English). Here we have a look at some other expressions you might hear in French...

It is time to eat radishes, crab meat and Morbier cheese, according to the French government’s latest seasonal food basket advice.

A few months after sampling the wines of the north of France, The Connexion heads south in search of the best Bordeaux, Provence, Languedoc and the Côtes du Rhône have to offer

Canada-based teacher and author Mardi Michels reveals her passion for teaching kids to cook and the inspiration for her new cookbook

Catherine Monvoisin fell into fortune-telling as a means to feed her family – but her career quickly took a dark turn. The Connexion examines her life and reveals how close she came to changing French history

A critical eye on the latest ciné releases. This month: At Eternity’s Gate and Grâce à Dieu

Few sounds conjure up France like the accordion, one of whose great stars, Marcel Azzola recently died aged 91. Oliver Rowland finds out more from expert craftsman Laurent Jarry

An update on environmental events and occurrences in France: flora under threat, supermarket advertising leaflets and action on agriculture

Tips and tricks for gardeners indoors and out. This month: gabion walls, strawberries and cheese plants….

Its unique location means France has the greatest variety of plant and animal life in Europe, noted biologist and film maker Stéphane Durand explains to Jane Hanks

Few sounds conjure up France like the accordion, one of whose great stars, Marcel Azzola recently died aged 91. Oliver Rowland finds out more from expert craftsman Laurent Jarry

The ancient monastery that turned into a village: a look at the long religious history of the tiny Loire commune that was born shortly after the Revolution

Jane Hanks discovers that Locronan, in Finistère, is much more than a perfectly preserved setting for filming historical dramas

Andy Summers first picked up a camera during the long down times when he was touring the world as lead guitarist with the 1970s rock band The Police.

Samantha David high kicks her way to a new exhibition showcasing musical theatre outfits

Connexion journalists read the latest French releases. To be fair, each gets 20 minutes’ reading time. This month: Casanova and the faceless woman, Big Pig Little Pig, Golden Ghetto and a French Exit

New products, designs and ideas from around France. This month: hats, chocolate delights, socks and lino art

In her new book, Henrietta Heald looks at the elegant art of living in the French style. Here she explains her creative inspiration and presents one of the featured homes, located in the Luberon