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Winemakers crowdfund for grapes

Owners of vineyards badly hit by April frosts seek to raise €30,000 so they can stay in business while their vines recover

Macron pledge on human environmental rights

President promises to fight to create a third legally binding UN pact on human rights

Ex-minister heads ruling REM party in parliament

Richard Ferrand elected parliamentary leader, despite being under investigation over a controversial property deal

€7 Aldi wine voted world’s best rosé

The Côtes de Provence Exquisite cuvée 2016 beat thousands of competitors in an international wine contest

‘Wild geyser street pools’ anger local authorities

The practice of opening fire hydrants has drawn ire from mayors and fire services alike, who say it puts people in danger and wastes water

Paris marchers demand universal reproductive rights

Up to 500,000 people expected to turn out for march demanding equal reproductive rights for same sex couples

France limits oil exploration

The new French administration tackles climate change with oil and gas exploration ban

American giant opens first store in France

'More than 16,000' sign up to benefit from bulk-buying price cuts before Essonne warehouse opens for business

UK proposals for expat rights are ‘a good start’

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said an offer made last night by UK Prime Minister Theresa May on rights of EU27 expats in Britain is a “good start” to the Brexit talks.

France cools down after five-day heatwave

But 13 departments in east of country remain on orange alert for high temperatures, warns Météo-France

French tourists return to Maghreb countries

The number of French tourists choosing to travel abroad rather than domestically has gone up this year, with a marked increase in the numbers going to Tunisia and Morocco.

Test your French knowledge with new puzzle book

Ideal for anyone who is interested in France and wants to have fun whilst learning.

Votes for Life – by 2022

The British government told Connexion it remains “committed to scrapping the 15-year rule in time for the next scheduled General Election” – in other words before 2022.

Huge disparity in bank fees, average €230

Figure based on data of 300,000 users of mobile banking app Bankin'

Connexion July edition now on sale

Wobbly suitcase on wheels? French scientists say run!

French scientists have released a study into the mechanics behind suitcases on wheels that tip over when pulled too fast. The solution? Run faster!

Find the coolest spots in France in heatwave

As large parts of the country wake after a night of high temperatures we offer some of the best spots for wild swimming

Up to 2.8 million cars unable to drive in Paris

Préfecture de police announces restriction for uncategorised cars or those in the 4 or 5 Crit’Air bracket.

Votes for Life for expats left out of Queen's Speech

A law change to allow all British people living abroad to vote in UK elections for life is not mentioned in the Queen’s speech today, despite being a Conservative party pledge in both recent elections.