The Connexion's Friday France quiz - how many answers do you know?

Ten questions to test your knowledge of France and French news

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Published Friday 30 June 2023 - 11:48 Modified Friday 30 June 2023 - 11:48

Culture, history, politics, current affairs: test yourself with our French-themed quiz

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In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

UK-EU summit: Will British travellers be allowed to use e-gates in EU?

France says its fast-track gates are being adapted – but it is still unclear how residency cards or visas will be verified for exemption to EES digital borders system

How the Scouting movement took off in France

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How long is the average wait in French hospital emergency departments near you?

A quarter of patients in one area can wait nearly 12 hours in the emergency ward

Is there aid available for second-home owners to insulate a French property?

Several major schemes are limited to main homes

Interior Minister wins election to head French right-wing Les Républicains party

Bruno Retailleau is seen as a hardliner on immigration

These are the 2025 income tax declaration deadlines, by department in France

Paper returns have a separate earlier deadline

Flights cancelled for second day at Paris Orly airport after technical issue

Up to 15% of flights are set to be impacted, with 40% cancelled yesterday evening

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Have you ever heard someone say tarpin, gâté or tanquer?

Letters: Readers share their experiences of taking the French driving test

Residents call the process 'time consuming', 'expensive' and 'stressful'

Neighbour takes couple to court over cockerel noise disturbance

The case is the latest in a long line of objections over cockerels, and reignites the rural-urban debate

Change to digital French driving licences - and who can have one

A new way to digitise your licence has been rolled out but not yet for everyone

French hunters want more protection – and Unesco recognition

Social media movement sees many gather in front of mairies to pose for photo with new manifesto

Taxi driver protest blocks Paris ring road and motorways in south

Widescale disruption in towns and cities due to changes in how the state funds medical transport

Storms in south-west, temperatures to drop: French weekly weather update May 19-23

Hail is forecast around Toulouse and the Pyrénées on Monday

What support is available for English-speaking victims of domestic violence in France

Foreign-born women face unique challenges in accessing support, as France lags behind in addressing the issue

Groundwater levels remain high in France but summer drought still possible

A quarter of water tables are below average levels, particularly in north-east

People in France with electric installations older than 15 years warned of anomalies and fire risk

In some areas close to 90% of homes have a faulty electrical appliance

Most-stolen dog breeds in France – and how to protect your pet

Thieves target dogs seen as cute, high-status, or with the potential to be aggressive

Homeowner in France must remove security camera as it records public road

Any cameras pointing towards a public space are an invasion of privacy, court rules

French village pays families to buy a home there

A grant of €5,000 plus €1,000 per child is available in an attempt to attract young families

A Parisian explains his city’s 20 arrondissements

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These districts of Paris are most popular amongst Americans in France

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Quiz: guess the 'names' of people who live in these French cities

Test your knowledge of gentilés around France

The Connexion's Friday France quiz - how many answers do you know?

Ten questions to test your knowledge of France and French news

Quiz: guess the 'names' of people who live in these French cities

Learning French: nouns that even native speakers commonly misgender

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: No ordinary square

UK-EU summit: Will British travellers be allowed to use e-gates in EU?

How the Scouting movement took off in France

Food matches for French white wine

Food for thought: asparagus tips and an Art Nouveau brasserie in France

What is a rescrit fiscal offered on French tax website?

Learning French: How to write a cheque in France

How long is the average wait in French hospital emergency departments near you?

Is there aid available for second-home owners to insulate a French property?

Interior Minister wins election to head French right-wing Les Républicains party

These are the 2025 income tax declaration deadlines, by department in France

Flights cancelled for second day at Paris Orly airport after technical issue

Learning French: understanding three words originating from Marseille

Letters: Readers share their experiences of taking the French driving test

Neighbour takes couple to court over cockerel noise disturbance

Beach in Gironde named cleanest in France: see how others rate

Transiting flights: Have EU rules changed regarding passports?

180 people from 50 different countries receive French nationality in ceremony at Louvre

Change to digital French driving licences - and who can have one

French hunters want more protection – and Unesco recognition

Taxi driver protest blocks Paris ring road and motorways in south

Storms in south-west, temperatures to drop: French weekly weather update May 19-23

What support is available for English-speaking victims of domestic violence in France

Letters: French abbreviations are not always what they seem

What is on the agenda for the EU-UK Brexit ‘reset’ summit on May 19?

Three eco stories from across France

Groundwater levels remain high in France but summer drought still possible

People in France with electric installations older than 15 years warned of anomalies and fire risk

Most-stolen dog breeds in France – and how to protect your pet

Homeowner in France must remove security camera as it records public road

French village pays families to buy a home there

A Parisian explains his city’s 20 arrondissements

These districts of Paris are most popular amongst Americans in France

Quiz: guess the 'names' of people who live in these French cities