'We crossed the Alps in 40kg of armour' Historian retraces the route of 16th-century French king's troops Published: 26 July 2019 Author: Selma Daddi
Sea walks in France: sport for body and soul The water ‘sport’ of longe-côte is gaining popularity in many coastal areas of France. But just what is it? Published: 24 July 2019 Author: Jane Hanks
Make sense of...The French and holidays The classic holiday choice for the French involves lying on a beach in August – and this year Corsica is favourite destination Published: 24 July 2019 Author: Connexion journalist
Handcrafted bicycles enjoy renaissance as works of art Some of the bicycles in this month’s Tour de France are likely to have been hand-built by a frame-builder, a cadreur in French. Published: 26 June 2019 Author: Jane Hanks
Make sense of…quirky French festivals There is no shortage of festivals in France, from music to celebrations of history, sport or food, but some are a little more unusual than others... Published: 26 June 2019 Author: Connexion journalist
Second-hand is the new black The Connexion examines the reasons for the rising popularity of second-hand clothing in France – where personal jumble sale parties are the next big thing... and can sell-out in minutes Published: 29 May 2019 Author: Jane Hanks
France's crafts in focus - June 2019 Life and loves of an ‘accidental’ glass blower Published: 29 May 2019 Author: Jane Hanks
The return of baby-foot Classic French bar game is enjoying an unlikely renaissance Published: 1 May 2019 Author: Connexion journalist
You’re welcome...when I’m ready She represents the values of Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité and Marianne is the symbolic figure of the French Republic. But she also gives her name to a little-known civil service guide, Le Référentiel Marianne. Published: 27 March 2019 Author: Ross Beef