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One reader asks: I was travelling in the Hauts-de-France region and was intrigued by a hamlet called Fleur d’Ecosse in the commune of Ennetières-en-Weppes. Do you know the history behind this name? H.D.

Seeing submarine basins in new light; Samantha David reports on the new art space in Bordeaux, set in a former navy base.

Heritage Loto grant-winning chateau will be open to the public as part of this month’s Journées du Patrimoine.

Discover the events not to miss in France this September.

The sale of a piece of memorabilia that once belonged to Hollywood royalty has wiped out a venue’s €300,000 debts. But the tale of the item’s journey to Paris is more remarkable still, as director Attilio Maggiulli tells Joanna York.

Jane Hanks reports from a unique, flower-filled village where pedestrians rule and 1,000 rose plants adorn the streets.

Hundreds of cars, vans, buses, motorbikes and tractors are expected to take part in the 13th annual Traversée de Paris

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Jane Hanks heads to Veules-les-Roses, in Seine Maritime, which boasts an unusual claim to French fame. One for future quizzes...

Samantha David learns about the important conservation work carried out at a safari park in southwest France.