Christmas in France: The Basque tradition of 'Olentzero' The mythical Olentzero has featured in the Basque Country winter solstice for over 10,000 years, predating both Christianity and Father Christmas Published: 15 December 2020 Author: Connexion journalist
Behind Provence’s famous traditional festive figurines Camille Renoux discusses the tradition of santons in Provence, and the firm that was founded by her grandfather Published: 10 December 2020 Author: Camille Renoux
Not just for Christmas: How to grow poinsettias year-round This much loved yuletide plant can actually be kept all-year-round with a little know-how Published: 8 December 2020 Author: Cathy Thompson
Environmental news in France this December One community's woollen 'eco' Christmas tree, renewable electricity powering whole towns and more Published: 8 December 2020 Author: Connexion journalist
Wrap your way to an eco-Christmas with Ancient Japanese art Dating back to 8th century AD in Japan, Furoshiki is the art of folding and knotting material to wrap presents or carry belongings Published: 2 December 2020 Author: Connexion journalist
French cultural digest: December 2020 A round up of five arts and culture stories creating a buzz in France in the last few weeks of 2020 Published: 30 November 2020 Author: Connexion journalist
Environmental news in France this November Solar panel ‘park’ gets backing, new diesel alternative for truck drivers launched and more Published: 10 November 2020 Author: Connexion journalist
French cultural digest: November 2020 A round up of five arts and culture stories creating a buzz in France this autumn Published: 2 November 2020 Author: Connexion journalist
Croissants, cheese, strikes - what makes the French, French? 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. Published: 13 October 2020 Author: Nick Inman
How the wine of France’s royal court has been reborn again 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. Published: 6 October 2020 Author: Connexion Journalist