Discover the sumptuous Hôtel de Beauharnais in Paris The historic Empire style townhouse has a rich and illustrious history and today serves as the German Ambassador to France's luxurious residence Published: 22 March 2021 Author: Connexion journalist
This French village sits between heaven and earth Art historian Julia Faiers unpicks the threads that weave together the Roman and medieval settlements of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges in the Pyrenees Published: 12 March 2021 Author: Julia Faiers
€180million facelift for WW1 bombarded French basilica Notre-Dame de Brebières basilica in the Somme was hit by 2,000 bombs but its golden statue held true to 'prophecies' not to fall until the war ended Published: 2 March 2021 Author: Samantha David
More to Champagne region in France than a glass of bubbles From museums and historic buildings to grape-picking, the famous la Champagne that lies east of the Paris region has something for everyone Published: 21 February 2021 Author: Samantha David
Rooftop snapper reveals private Paris Connexion's Samantha David meets an amateur lensman whose images of rooftops and residents are an internet smash Published: 7 February 2021 Author: Samantha David
The French village that celebrates Saint Valentine every day The village of Saint-Valentin, in Indre, is a popular destination for lovers, partly because of its name and partly because of its international outlook Published: 6 February 2021 Author: Connexion journalist
Rodez, a tale of two cities in the pink In her series on the cultural history of France, art historian Julia Faiers marvels at the medieval treasures of Rodez, a city in Aveyron once split in two Published: 22 January 2021 Author: Julia Faiers
A brief tour of France’s seasonal crèches and markets Even though Christmas 2020 in France will be an unusual one, seasonal specialities will still continue where possible Published: 4 December 2020 Author: Samantha David
The Paris church visited by royals and even John Lennon The ‘hidden’ church of St Michael’s in Paris has been welcoming visitors since 1834, among them ambassadors, members of the British Royal Family and musicians Published: 1 December 2020 Author: Joanna York
A window to heaven: 800 years of Metz cathedral In her series on the cultural history of France, art historian Julia Faiers explores Metz cathedral’s turbulent and illuminating past Published: 19 November 2020 Author: Julia Faiers