The Concorde pilot, the King and the ancient French building The remarkable story of the Grange aux Moines, in Haute-Vienne, which was once owned by King Henry II of England Published: 3 September 2020 Author: Samantha David
The eco-friendly French family preparing to live 'off-grid' The coronavirus pandemic and confinement has made many people think about the way we live, such as this family who, as the 'world faces collapse', are preparing to live their lives off-grid. Published: 14 August 2020 Author: Jane Hanks
Right-to-die activist postpones death, continues campaign Connexion caught up with right-to-die activist Jacqueline Jencquel, who we spoke to in 2018 and January 2020, just as a French erotic film came out focusing on the same subject. Liv Rowland spoke to her about her new book and to the director and star of the film. Published: 1 August 2020 Author: Liv Rowland
Coronavirus: transnational couples separated by travel bans Love is stuck in limbo as hundreds of couples are separated by Covid-19 travel bans. Published: 31 July 2020 Author: Thomas Brent
In conversation with world champion kayaker, Manon Hostens What makes an elite athlete? World champion kayaker Manon Hostens reveals a few secrets in this interview. Published: 25 July 2020 Author: Jane Hanks
Women wearing trousers was illegal in France until 2013 Did you know? Published: 24 July 2020 Author: Connexion Journalist
The story behind artist Monet's great passion: water lilies How to mimic Monet’s pond life: Cathy Thompson on a chance encounter and the artist’s passion for water lilies. Published: 11 July 2020 Author: Cathy Thompson
What to expect of France's live entertainment post-Covid-19 Like the rest of us, live entertainers in France face a new, post-Covid, normal. Connexion asks two comics what we can expect in future. Published: 10 July 2020 Author: Samantha David
Can a beach holiday still be fun with masks on? Wondering what a post-lockdown beach holiday looks like? This family went to find out. Published: 25 June 2020 Author: Catherine Cooper
Crafts in focus: meet French weathervane-maker Thierry Soret ‘Every weathervane I make has a personal story to tell’ says weathervane-maker Thierry Soret. Published: 25 June 2020 Author: Jane Hanks