Explore France

French artist named by Forbes as one of the world's most influential people under the age of 30

In the second of a series revealing the history of France’s cities, art historian and medievalist Julia Faiers visits Albi, in the Tarn

The last earthly remains of villages that died for France - The Connexion recounts the history of nine Meuse villages that were destroyed in the First World War, but live on in French memory

Architecture lovers, draw up!

The Cimetière du Père-Lachaise is the final resting place of more than 1million people – including Chopin, Piaf, Morrison, and Wilde. The Connexion tours the tombs.

La Mothe-Chandeniers is now owned by nearly 28,000 'châtelains'

Anyone wanting to find a new side to the country should try France Passion, a website and guide where farmers, vineyards and local artisans offer free 24-hour stopovers.

In the first of a series revealing the hidden histories of France’s cities, art historian and medievalist Julia Faiers turns the spotlight on Rouen in Normandy

Grand tourists who built Paradise in the Pyrenees - The Connexion's Jane Hanks charts the long history of Vernet-les-Bains, which was known to the Romans – but made by 19th-century Britons

Living in France means all of Europe is in your lap for holidays so campervans and motorhomes make it just a drive away. This month sees the giant SVL leisure vehicle exhibition in Paris and Ken Seaton had a look at the market