The Paris theatre saved by Marilyn Monroe memorabilia 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. Published: 4 September 2020 Author: Joanna York
Village Jardin: the unique flower-filled French village Jane Hanks reports from a unique, flower-filled village where pedestrians rule and 1,000 rose plants adorn the streets. Published: 28 August 2020 Author: Jane Hanks
Vintage vehicles take to streets of Paris Hundreds of cars, vans, buses, motorbikes and tractors are expected to take part in the 13th annual Traversée de Paris Published: 27 August 2020 Author: Connexion journalist
The ex-Nato airbase where pandemic planes were stored What do you do with aircraft grounded by the pandemic? Find a place to store them... Published: 21 August 2020 Author: Brian McCullogh
The scenic French village and its unusual claim to fame Jane Hanks heads to Veules-les-Roses, in Seine Maritime, which boasts an unusual claim to French fame. One for future quizzes... Published: 17 August 2020 Author: Jane Hanks
Exploring Sigean safari park in southwest France Samantha David learns about the important conservation work carried out at a safari park in southwest France. Published: 14 August 2020 Author: Samantha David
The joy of discovering France by driving: one reader's story One Connexion reader shares her story of a 'relaxing stop off in the Vineyards of the Languedoc'. If you've made any discoveries, share them with us too... Published: 31 July 2020 Author: Sue Sammon
Trouville-sur-Mer: Building the Parisian Riviera Exploring how the ‘nouveau riche’ built grand villas to display their wealth in France's Trouville-sur-Mer. Published: 29 July 2020 Author: Jane Hanks
A guide to cruising around France: where to go, what to see Interested in cruising around France? Not-for-profit organisation Cruising Association shares insights on how to do so. Published: 28 July 2020 Author: Peta Stuart-Hunt
Haut-Rhin: the village that burnt 60 witches at the stake We recount the dark history of the Haut-Rhin village which burnt 60 people at the stake for practising witchcraft. Published: 26 July 2020 Author: Jane Hanks