La Fronde: France’s first newspaper run entirely by women In her series on the cultural histories of France, historian Julia Faiers shows how Belle Epoque actress Marguerite Durand took on the French press Published: 7 February 2021 Author: Julia Faiers
French industrial designer who ‘designed the American dream’ Connexion's Samantha David tells the trans-Atlantic story of industrial design pioneer Raymond Loewy Published: 21 January 2021 Author: Samantha David
Genius of French funnyman Jacques Tati never grows old As a new book sings the praises of funnyman Jacques Tati, The Connexion examines his influence and how it lives on Published: 26 February 2020 Author: Samantha David
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 Published: 27 November 2019 Author: Samantha David
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 Published: 30 October 2019 Author: Samantha David
The Frenchwoman behind the Remembrance Day poppy Inspiration for the emblematic poppy came from the war poem In Flanders Fields Published: 29 October 2019 Author: Emily Jones
France's crafts in focus - October 2019 Past, present and future in costumes - Being a costumier is a demanding job, requiring sewing skills, creativity and interest in research Published: 25 September 2019 Author: Jane Hanks
Home is where heart is for French top chef Darroze She is arguably best known as one of the judges and mentors on M6’s epic culinary competition Top Chef, but there is far more to the trail-blazing chef Hélène Darroze than reality TV. Published: 24 July 2019 Author: Scheenagh Harrington
Meet French rural garage owner who loves British cars At the edge of a quiet French hamlet is a country garage where more than just a corner will be forever England. Published: 29 May 2019 Author: Connexion journalist