Your views

French baguettes are just too mundane to be a Unesco listing

Baguettes have been chosen as France’s candidate for the intangible cultural heritage list. Here’s why it was the wrong move - and what next, the hamburger?

We left France for UK because of Brexit. Were we right?

The 2016 Brexit vote brought Emily Commander and her family face-to-face with long French administrative procedures and stern officials, prompting them to pack up their life in Lyon and return to the UK. The decision has left them feeling torn

My experience of ‘medical deserts’ in rural France

Nick Inman's explores the on-going problem with 'medical desert' areas in France

Pilgrims could avoid French road to Spain

Net pains in rural France

SNCF counter closures a backward step

Not fooled by green soft soap

My body – my choice

I was pleased to see your article about Jacqueline Jencquel (Connexion, February issue) as the author mirrored my own beliefs.

Beware who gets access to your TV

Here is a cautionary tale about using Orange’s services:

‘Dark Ages’ are really a step to a brighter future

How sad that your correspondent John Spinks (Connexion, January issue) spoils his argument about the failure of the UK voting system with an attack on Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party.

Upset, anger and confusion

We have received a lot of emails about Brexit. Here we run a selection

French words on Brexit cherished

I appreciated the supportive comments of Alain Rousset (president of the Regional Council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine) that you ran online – and those of Emmanuel Macron televised on Brexit day, on what was a very sad day for us Brits who love our adopted country.

Michelin loses way

The whole Michelin guides system is out of date.

Camp trip was truly shocking

I read with interest the article on France’s only concentration camp (Connexion, February issue) as it awakened memories of an excursion to the Vosges mountains in 1956.

I am a democratic outcast

The final insult has reached me.

Break up UK to solve Brexit

In the recent British election, the Conservatives won more seats than Labour – but the majority of MPs in the House are opposed to Brexit.

‘They’ is plural

I cannot agree with the short article on page 11 of your January edition which states that “in English, ‘they’ can be used for one person...”

Cooking up frustration

We moved to France three years ago and have had to overcome all sorts of adjustments to life. It’s the simple things that cause the most frustration.

How much to live in France

Thanks to the many readers who wrote in with feedback on how much is needed as a pension for a reasonable retirement in France (rent or mortgage not included). Here’s a selection of replies:

SOLVIT... not

I am writing with respect to SOLVIT (the European Commission mediation service for EU rights breached by public authorities in EU countries).

French second home rules change

On behalf of those who are UK-resident but may spend up to 180 consecutive days per year in their French homes, we bring to attention that, post-Brexit, we will only be allowed 90 days in any 180.

Markets offering a great food choice

While we agree with letter writer Irene Pope that French restaurant food leaves a lot to be desired and is too expensive, we disagree with her regarding the fresh produce in the supermarkets, or our local market in Chauvigny, Vienne department.