See France through the eyes of a catAmerican cat lover Teresa Kaufman enjoys countryside walks and has spent 18 years travelling the country with her two cats
This small French town was refuge to English throne heir until deathThe town of Martel in the Lot is rich in truffles and royal history
The painful SS massacre memories of this tiny French villageThe 1944 events in Marsoulas, Haute-Garonne, were not widely known, so a book and a plaque in the village have been created to tell the story
City of Nantes’ transformation thanks to its cultural sceneIn 1989 when Jean-Marc Ayrault was elected maire, he had a plan: What the city needed was a booming cultural scene
City portrait of Nantes: Past is fused with present and machines rule Nantes is shedding its skin to re-emerge greener in every sense of the word. We highlight what not to miss in this intriguing and constantly evolving Pays de la Loire city
8 ways to appreciate French heritage (and for free) this weekendThe European Heritage Days are a great opportunity to discover more about France. Here is our pick of eight activities or visits avalable in different regions, some of which are not often open or accessible to the public
Explore the Côte d’Azur in miniature in France's latest exhibition Miniature worlds are made as realistic as possible, using multiple wall projectors, speakers and emissions of various scents to create a fully-immersive experience
80 years ago: Horrors of France’s concentration campConcentration camps were not limited to Poland and Germany during World War Two. France had one too, as The Connexion discovered
Love of labyrinths: Crop mazes are growing activity trend in FranceThe mazes provide an income to the farmers who loan out the land and visitors can attempt to navigate the five kilometres of pathways
France’s first amphibious tour bus booked up until SeptemberMarcel le Canard took seven years to build and receive approval to be allowed to drive on Paris roads and into the Seine. It offers ‘wacky and original’ tours accompanied by comic actors, say its creators
The reason why this southern French village survived the great plagueUncover the history of the village of Lautrec, which has a beautiful church, a majestic windmill and a special geological feature that helped its inhabitants survive the plague
Explore the painted churches of the PyrénéesUncovering painted marvels in the churches of the Louron and Aure Valleys
Next generation of French hikers turns to outdoor micro-adventures Walking holidays are hugely popular in France but so too are 'randonnée' escapes for city dwellers seeking a little countryside tranquillity
A guide to fishing in FranceFrom its fêtes and exhibitions to treasured angling spots, France is a country mad on fishing. Here is how to cast out and enjoy just like a local 'pêcheur'
New statue in place for underwater sculpture gallery in Marseille The museum is in an area where power boats are banned, and the sculptures are being examined by scientists for the underwater plants and animals they attract
This Normandy village is home to a 1,200 year old oak treeThe famous oak tree is so large that it houses two chapels and is 'central to the village in every sense'
France off the beaten path: Beaucaire's majestic fortress chateauJust north of the Camargue in southern France, the fortress/chateau of Beaucaire - often called 'Sleeping Beauty' - is a commanding formation above its quiet town
Paris speed limit set to 30kph across most of capitalThe limit, which already applied to 60% of the city centre roads, will extend across the majority of routes except for some major boulevards and the périphérique
Watching the Tour de France 2021 in person: Route and rules The fourth stage from Redon to Fougères in Brittany is now underway. Here's what you need to know if you plan to watch the race pass through your town this year
Explore France by rail: Tour of the country's steam trainsIf you are an enthusiast, do not hesitate to get in touch with your local steam train association. They do not care if newbies do not speak much French, as long as they speak ‘train’!
Saint-Malo: Exploring Brittany’s city of corsairsSaint-Malo has a long love affair with privateering, so what exactly is the difference between a pirate, a corsair and a privateer?
The French photography project that captures oddball constructions ‘Atlas des Régions Naturelles’ captures architectural curiosities throughout France and it will eventually contain 50 photos of each of France’s 50 ‘régions naturelles’
