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British designer behind south of France fashion empire

Beverly Smart moved from London to Lagrasse 31 years ago but it was her need to make money that started a successful business, she tells The Connexion

I grew up in France but now ski for the UK

A British-French skiing champion who grew up in Grenoble but now competes for the UK’s national ski team has told Connexion of his Olympic dreams.

Changing face of France's national parks

A national park veteran explains the past, present and future of France's protected natural wildnernesses

How to eat well, save money AND the world

Lucie Basch explains the inspiration behind the hugely successful Too Good to Go app, which lets users know when end-of-day food is being sold off for a song...

Profiles

US visa opens up new kayak challenges

Extreme canoeist Nouria Newman is in search of new adventures after managing to be recognised as a sports professional and getting a visa for the US, The Connexion discovers

Eiffel’s long and eventful life and career

Five words that began a charity revolution in France

‘I have a little idea...’ said Coluche in 1985. The much-loved comedian struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, won a César for his role in gritty drama Tchao Pantin, ran for President, founded Restos du Coeur, and soon after died in a motorbike crash

The Frenchwoman behind the Remembrance Day poppy

Inspiration for the emblematic poppy came from the war poem In Flanders Fields

Updated! Brexit and Britons In France helpguide (PDF only)

The Connexion's new Brexit and Britons in France helpguide covers the implications of a Deal and a No-deal Brexit on Britons living in France, Britons with second homes in France and those who visit regularly. It will feature regular updates as more information is available.

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British designer behind south of France fashion empire

I grew up in France but now ski for the UK

Changing face of France's national parks

How to eat well, save money AND the world

US visa opens up new kayak challenges

Eiffel’s long and eventful life and career

Five words that began a charity revolution in France

The Frenchwoman behind the Remembrance Day poppy

Updated! Brexit and Britons In France helpguide (PDF only)

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