At-a-glance: France's new government under François Bayrou

French doctor on trial for ‘poisoning’ 30 patients

Anaesthetist was on hand to resuscitate patients and ‘act like a hero’

Home renovation grant rules tightened in France

Firms must now provide clients with proper documentation

Birth rate eclipsed by deaths in France for first time in 80 years

Development will mean changes in strategy and planning for the country

French artisan cheese of the month, plus a creamy regional speciality

La rentrée: 12 points to understand French schools

From food to bullying - some things may surprise you about the education system in France

Discover the unique Chasselas grapes of Moissac

Why this glorious AOP grape is September's must-have fruit

Vingt Dieux: authentic cinema devoid of dreamy sentimentality about rural French life

A César-nominated French film recommendation

How not to solve a plumbing problem in France

Columnist Nick Inman finds a plethora of challenges when he takes on a simple plumbing job