Talking point: Is it really offensive to say ‘the French’? Columnist Nick Inman mulls over the arguments for and against using this general term Published: 9 August 2023
‘Solid metal fences hiding French gardens are a mystery to me’ Attitudes to fencing might highlight a difference in French and American culture, ponders Peter Wyeth Published: 4 August 2023
‘Ten recycling bins in Belgium was easy compared to French system’ ‘Why is it so difficult to recycle in my village?’ wondered writer Samantha David, so she rang the council to ask them Published: 13 July 2023
Do you agree? French cuisine is not superior to other foods Put stereotypes to one side, there are some foods Britain and US do better than France, says Nick Inman Published: 12 July 2023
‘Tax on France’s vegetable gardens would be another Macron scandal’ If rumours of a ‘potager’ tax are true it would strike at the heart of French life, says journalist Nabila Ramdani Published: 4 July 2023
‘France’s rugby is a metaphor for its culture and art de vivre’ As France prepares to host the Rugby World Cup, journalist Richard Ogier looks at how the sport is revered here Published: 3 July 2023
Do you agree? Protests and polls undermine real democracy in France There are two parallel democracies in France - the ballot box vote and the protest in the street, says journalist Nick Inman Published: 8 June 2023
‘Bringing back monarchy to France may not be a ridiculous idea’ A monarch and a President may bring balance - but which aristocrat would sit on the French throne? Journalist Simon Heffer explores Published: 5 June 2023
‘Hoisting EU flag as a compulsory sign of peace looks ridiculous’ With war raging in Ukraine, journalist Nabila Ramdani thinks Macron’s new flag policy is personal and trivial Published: 1 June 2023
‘Subsidised French cinema keeps art form alive despite Hollywood’ Film as art is protected and championed in French culture - long may it continue says columnist Richard Ogier Published: 31 May 2023