-
Petition against France loaning Bayeux Tapestry to the UK reaches 72k signatures
People are concerned the 11th Century artefact could be damaged during transportation
-
Podcasts and exhibitions: four French cultural ideas
Find inspiration for outings and a way to deepen your knowledge of France
-
Uncovering France's Easter Island statues
There are five statues in various locations across France
Artist jazzes up pop-up exhibition in Gers
Gascon-British artist Perry Taylor, who creates a special image for Connexion every month, is hosting an exhibition in Marciac at the same time as the town's jazz festival

If you buy The Connexion each month, you will know that every edition features an image by Gascon-British artist Perry Taylor.
We always enjoy his art and are delighted that he supplies the humorous image for our Make Sense of … column every month - we're using an already published one to go with this article, and you can see more by clicking here - and subscribers can read the informative articles, too.
Next month's will focus on French President Emmanuel Macron's new National Service scheme which is due to start next year
If you like his art, and find yourself near Marciac in the Gers department in southwest France in the weeks to come, you may want to find time to visit a pop-up exhibition that he shares with Yannick Beslot, Rue des Cinq Parts in the town which coincides with the popular Jazz in Marciac festival.
For more examples of Perry Taylor's art, click here to visit his website.
Stay informed:
Sign up to our free weekly e-newsletter
Subscribe to access all our online articles and receive our printed monthly newspaper The Connexion at your home. News analysis, features and practical help for English-speakers in France