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Théophile Larcher

Editorial Team - The Connexion

Théophile Larcher is a French journalist at The Connexion, where he has covered all things France since January 2022. Born and raised in Paris, he studied in Bordeaux and has worked in Brittany and San Francisco for French and American outlets.

theo.larcher@connexionfrance.com

Marseille expands ride options with 500 new electric bikes

Voi and Pony replace Lime bikes to bringing total to 1,500 electric vélos. The city has also added 150 new stations as it pushes greener transport options

August 07, 2026

Crowded outdoor market in a town square with stalls and historic buildings under a blue sky.

Small village in north of France wins best market of 2026

Hesdin-la-Forêt praised for friendliness and local produce

August 06, 2026

French company turns office into shelter for homeless man in Brittany

Les Bureaux du Coeur scheme is an innovative response to homelessness in France

August 05, 2026

Dordogne restaurant praised for historical-themed menus

Discover why critics, guests and an MP are praising this family-run restaurant

August 05, 2026

'I competed on a French cooking show'

The Connexion talks to North Carolina native, TikToker and actress Celina Tolbert

August 01, 2026

Why licence-free boat holidays in France are booming in 2026

From the Canal du Midi to Arcachon Bay, discover why slow tourism, flexible rentals and fully equipped boats are driving demand

August 01, 2026

How Le Monde in English finally broke even with AI and subscriptions

We speak to its editor about French journalism, anglophone readers and why France still fascinates global audiences

August 01, 2026

Jeanne Calment: Why France’s oldest person claim still stands

French woman remains the oldest person ever recorded at 122, despite repeated claims her age record is false

July 17, 2026

Finistère statue to honour French navigators linked to New Orleans, Louisiana

The tribute highlights growing France-Louisiana ties and Cajun heritage

July 17, 2026

The challenges of buying and restoring historic properties in France

Maison des Quatrans, a monument historique in Caen, was sold after attracting just one bid at auction

July 16, 2026

New digital scanner helps Sarthe and Maine hospitals refine cancer diagnoses

The technology helps doctors analyse hundreds of tissue and blood samples more efficiently

July 05, 2026

Why Babybel is proving a huge success in America

Demand for high-protein snacks has driven sales for the mini cheese – and the US is its largest market

July 01, 2026

Power to the (shy) people: why citizen assemblies could replace career politicians

Writer and academic Hélène Landemore says ordinary people need to be at the heart of the political process

July 01, 2026

Couple move from Australia to the Somme to save the Lost Diggers house

A trove of World War One photographs was found in the house in Vignacourt

June 25, 2026

English-speaking Alcoholics Anonymous in Paris: meetings, hotline and support

Learn how expats can access confidential help for alcoholism

June 23, 2026

A little piece of Spain set in the French countryside

Why Llívia is a Spanish enclave inside France, how a 1659 treaty created it, and why road access and border rules still cause tensions today

June 01, 2026

'Bardcore' band turns modern pop hits into medieval French music

Modern minstrels Courseval perform their songs in old French

May 31, 2026

Stand-up comedian speaks into a microphone at Countdown Comedy Club stage

Tough crowd? British comedian Charlie Stevens on making Angers laugh

Comic's English-language stand-up show was the city's first

May 30, 2026

Saint-Samson Cathedral in Dol-de-Bretagne framed by trees and a foreground fountain

Looking for the French National Trust? That's us!

The Fondation du patrimoine hopes to emulate the British institution

May 23, 2026

Reportages sur la communauté des Hérons : Ici le festival des deux mains au Solilab sur l'île de Nantes.Ici l'association Moneko et sa monnais locale.photo : Marc Roger

Does your French town have its own currency?

There are over 65 of them around the country

May 23, 2026

Interview: Stéphane Bern, the face of French heritage with royal connections

Discover the historian's influence on French culture and heritage, his thoughts on the British royal family, and his impact on tourism

April 01, 2026

Key points to take away from the local elections in France

France is dividing in a similar way to the United States and the UK

March 23, 2026

Grand crème, café crème, au lait: how to order coffee in France?

We explain the subtle distinctions between the various terms used in cafés

April 18, 2025

Stacks of freshly baked rye and wheat loaves in an artisan bakery with a handwritten sign.

Is price of baguettes and other bread fixed by the French government?

The cost of the famous French bread has provoked controversy over the years

January 23, 2022