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Samantha David says that women should be able to dress how they want, when they want

Jazz musician Vinx has played with some musical superstars. He tells Jane Hanks about life in the Aude village that he now calls home

The names of most newspapers relate to a geographical region, a time of day or have some relevance to giving out the news of the moment. An exception is France’s oldest national daily and one of the top selling papers, Le Figaro, which takes its name from literature.

The French language is in continual evolution and its argot reflects the country’s rich heritage. Learning when to use slang can be tricky, however. Connexion spoke to Jennifer Rowell Gastard, an American language specialist who has lived in France for more than 20 years

A recent report into language education in France suggests options for improvement, including teaching subjects like history in English. We speak to one of the report’s authors, UK-born journalist Alex Taylor

French language chiefs have decreed that instead of ‘fake news’ people should say infox in French.

Notes on food in France including a monster mash, a stylish pepper mill and a new chocolate bar....

We all love fizzy, but why all the fuss? Jonathan Hesford goes back to bubbly basics to explain how Champagne is created

A focus on food in France

A round-up of news, and those creating ‘le buzz’ in French cultural life

The noblewoman led a long, extraordinarily eventful life of achievement, writes Jane Hanks

Charles Aznavour saw his home near the Alpilles hills in Provence as a “haven of peace”, local mayor Alice Roggiero (shown above with him) told Connexion.

Aznavour, who has been described as ‘the French Sinatra’ and ‘the last of the greats of French chanson’, died at his home in Mouriès, Bouches-du-Rhône, aged 94, on October 1.

An update on environmental events and occurrences in France

Tips and tricks for gardeners indoors and out

How to be ‘water-wise’ in winter? Do your bit by helping to save water in the garden, writes Cathy Thompson

New products, designs and ideas from around France

The names of most newspapers relate to a geographical region, a time of day or have some relevance to giving out the news of the moment. An exception is France’s oldest national daily and one of the top selling papers, Le Figaro, which takes its name from literature.

From Huguenots to Jews, the village of Chambon-sur-Lignon has a centuries-old record of aiding the oppressed, writes Jane Hanks

As vignerons across France reap this year’s grape harvest. Samantha David selects some of her favourite wine regions to explore on holiday. There is something for all wine lovers...

Legendary lensman Robert Doisneau loved visiting the Dordogne on holiday, camera in hand. A new exhibition of images taken there impresses Jane Hanks

With Ryder Cup fever hitting France this month, Samantha David explores the country’s golfing roots... and the current state of play

Author Fiona Barton has written three books since moving to the Dordogne in search of a more peaceful life...

Author Josephine Ryan discovers the ways in which an antiques expert homeowner has created a classic style

New products, designs and ideas from around France