France’s 84-year-old globetrotting ‘Tintin’ shares his life lessons We talk to a French adventurer about his amazing life on the road, the wisdom he picked up and how he thrived on a dollar a day Published: 13 October 2022 Author: Théophile Larcher
‘We found balance between joy and frugality living off-grid in France’ A French couple have not had a water bill for 48 years but their mission has always been to save the planet rather than save money Published: 12 October 2022 Author: Théophile Larcher
Les Deux Magots: Behind the scenes at one of the best cafes in Paris Actor-turned-waiter Kévin Meyer on famous customers, the iconic uniform and how American conventions are gradually slipping in Published: 10 October 2022 Author: Théophile Larcher
Paris puts on friendly face to change city stereotypes Can the capital ever recreate the community vibe of French villages? Meet the man on a mission to try Published: 24 September 2022 Author: Samantha David
Historic Clan MacKinnon lives on in France’s unique Scottish town Meet the resident keeping 600 years of French-Scottish history alive in Aubigny-sur-Nère – a tartan outpost in the heart of France Published: 20 September 2022 Author: Samantha David
Retired French soldier hunts down war grave thieves and Nazi relics His passion for protecting the memory of the war dead started at five years old and a moving encounter with Charles de Gaulle Published: 15 September 2022
‘My back pain inspired me to retrain in France as a Bowen therapist’ In the UK Elaine Cronin was a poultry specialist but severe back pain changed the course of her new French life Published: 12 September 2022 Author: Gillian Harvey
Quirky French property brings history buffs knocking How a 19th-century steam pump house pulled at the heartstrings of a British couple – and attracts the attention of complete strangers too Published: 9 September 2022 Author: Gillian Harvey
‘I fight for wine in French culture, heritage and economy’ The new president of France’s most powerful wine lobby talks to The Connexion about climate change, health and the true value of wine Published: 17 August 2022 Author: Théophile Larcher
Young French pastry chef says ‘love’ is key to perfect croissant The 22-year-old’s artistic viennoiseries have become a viral sensation, with people admiring their colour and neatness Published: 12 August 2022 Author: Thomas Brent