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Paris group promises help to ‘live your best life’

WICE is a vibrant English-speaking community offering classes, workshops, and social events to help expats integrate and thrive

Why I love where I live... in Nantes

Reader Sue Alouche, 66, and her French husband set up 'Knowing Nantes', a network for the anglophone community in the city

From Oregon to Brittany: primrose nursery in France celebrates 90th anniversary

Barnhaven Primroses traces its history back to 1930s America

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A French film to watch: Auction by Pascal Bonitzer

Auction house drama explores the discovery of a lost Egon Schiele painting and its impact on those who would profit from its sale

Three reading recommendations: books about France in English

Explore three engaging books, offering unique perspectives on French culture, romance, and the art of living well

Discover La Routo, the historic 500km hiking trail from France to Italy

The hiking path from the Camargue to the Italian Alps, rich in history, culture, and stunning landscapes, is perfect for serious hikers and history enthusiasts

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Recipe: Poulet Basquaise

London-based chef, Alex Jackson, shares a simple, tasty stew of chicken, ham, peppers and tomatoes flavoured with piment d’espelette

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French recipe: pork chop with braised butter beans

London-based chef Matthew Ryle shares a quick and easy winter recipe, ready in just 30 minutes

How joining a choir in rural France helped me build a new life after retirement

Connexion reader Abigail Gammie explains how singing offered a fun way to make friends – and learn the language

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Gardening in 2026: the year of being organised

Manage seeds and maintain tools effectively for a productive year ahead

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Enjoy the view from a flat-bottomed boat

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Saint-Aubin-des-Châteaux: rural French village with historical and natural charm

Step back in time to explore Neolithic, Roman, and Templar traces... but you will not find any châteaux

Recipe: Corsican fiadone cheesecake

This easy-to-make cake is a traditional crowd-pleasing dessert

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This charming Breton village is known for its thrilling rallycross events

The historic sites of Lohéac (Ille-et-Vilaine) blend culture and motorsport

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Recipe: Mont Blanc pastries inspired by snow-capped mountains

James Campbell reinvents classic pâtisserie creations with a contemporary Japanese twist, all made achievable to the home cook

See inside our french gîte - it is 'a little corner of paradise'

Les Citronniers in the Aude department of France has been fully booked since its renovation

Kouign-amann: a classic Breton pastry recipe

James Campbell reinvents classic pâtisserie creations with a contemporary Japanese twist, all made achievable to the home cook

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All wrapped up for Christmas: how to protect your plants in France this winter

Discover effective methods to shield your garden plants from winter frost and cold, ensuring their survival and health through the chilly months

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Open Gardens: celebrating success in 2025 and welcoming new volunteers for 2026

Discover the gardens charity's triumphs this past year and learn how you can offer support by joining the community

French gardens to delight visitors in the bright, cold days of winter

Where to see frosty topiary, magical light shows and festive castles this December

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Brouage: inland fortified French village was once a major European salt port

Some 400,000 tourists visit every year - many of whom are Canadian

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'I have a 180-degree view of the sea – like living on a boat'

Vicki Jeynes fell in love with La Pagode, a unique house in the south of France, and fulfilled her dream of living by the seaside

‘The first baby hedgehog we rescued was love-at-first-sight’

We speak to an expert about her hedgehog health centre and how to make your garden more hedgehog-friendly

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How one man built his dream cottage on a Brittany clifftop

Ambroise L’Hénoret tells the story of La Maison d’Ambroise, situated on a coastal path between Le Loc’h beach and Pors Loubous

Locronan: Brittany’s movie-set village with a rich history of its own

Local traditions stemming from Celtic legends are still practised today

Visit old Papal lands where all roads lead to Drôme

Four towns of southeastern France make up the Enclave des Papes

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Recipe: raclette over roasted potatoes with garlic, shallots and rosemary

A delicious twist on a classic raclette – perfect for a comforting winter meal

My French garden: practising patience with handkerchief trees

Find out how this flowering tree was discovered in China by a French priest

French winter warmer recipes: tarte Tatin

A happy accident resulted in this classic French dessert

Step back in time for some ‘dinosaur’ planting in your French garden

Captivated in the garden this month by one species of plant that dates back 200 million years, and another which is one of the oldest flowering plant families on the planet

Interview: Director of Gîtes de France evokes 'rediscovery' of rural dream

The rise of rival web platforms makes the organisation's mission more important than ever, says director Solange Escure

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‘I want to share our gardens – to be able to help charities is wonderful’ says Charente gardener

The Connexion meets two friends whose contrasting gardens that are part of the Open Gardens scheme

November gardening: tips for the perfect 'hot bed'

Great advice for adding some fiery colour to your garden this autumn and beyond

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Recipe: Puy lentil and bacon soup with seasonal greens

Perfect for warming up during the colder months, this recipe is easy to follow and full of flavour

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Get spooked in France’s most haunted château

Queaux, a modest little village in Vienne, is home to not one but three châteaux

How I got involved in dog shows after moving to France

It all began when Connexion reader, Jacqueline Reddin-Williams, got a pair of Yorkies as pets

Five favourite characters in French literature

Discover the depth and humanity of five iconic male characters in French literature, including Jean Valjean and D’Artagnan

Our French gîte: a fortified house far from the beaten track

An ideal escape for nature-lovers and history enthusiasts

Meet the French wine producers: Ampelidae's accidental bestseller

The story Ampelidae's organic wines, including the accidental creation of the bestselling Blanc d'Hive

Mangetout: Which is the champion of champignons?

Explore the rich world of French mushrooms, plus a great Paris restaurant for Eurostar travellers

Recipe: gratin de potiron and more French pumpkin varieties

Explore pumpkin varieties like potiron and citrouille, and learn how to cook them with traditional recipes and regional twists

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Recipe: Red mullet in an envelope

Baking red mullet in a sealed parchment parcel packed with herbs is an excellent way of retaining the delicate flavour and enticing aroma as it cooks

Recipe: aubergine tartare with flat-leaf parsley salad

This is a super tasty alternative to steak tartare and a great side or appetizer, or serve as canapés for a crowd

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Classic French recipe with an exotic twist: caramelised onion soup

A dish inspired by the travels of two Paris chefs

Essoyes: a French village that leaves a lasting Impression

Champagne village only has 711 residents but holds an important place in the history of art, with Renoir spending summers here with his family

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Paris group promises help to ‘live your best life’

Why I love where I live... in Nantes

From Oregon to Brittany: primrose nursery in France celebrates 90th anniversary

A French film to watch: Auction by Pascal Bonitzer

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Storm Pedro hits south-west France: trees uprooted and red flood alerts remain

More than a million people in France hit by bank account data breach

New storm to hit waterlogged western France

Cost price fuel available at hundreds of petrol stations this weekend in France

Which cars are stolen the most in France and why?

Death after sex on work trip classified as workplace accident under French labour law

Eurostar to cut St Pancras boarding times by 30 minutes

Three reading recommendations: books about France in English

Discover La Routo, the historic 500km hiking trail from France to Italy

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a Cornish connection

Recipe: Poulet Basquaise

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French recipe: pork chop with braised butter beans

How joining a choir in rural France helped me build a new life after retirement

Why I love where I live... in Bordeaux

Eat and cook like a Dordogne local: pommes de terre sarladaises

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'I stopped going to the hairdresser for 12 years to save for my dream house in France'

Dragon's Pen: a creative haven for writers in central France

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Gardening in 2026: the year of being organised

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Saint-Aubin-des-Châteaux: rural French village with historical and natural charm

Recipe: Corsican fiadone cheesecake

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Packed in like sardines

This charming Breton village is known for its thrilling rallycross events

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: not a presidential palace

Recipe: Mont Blanc pastries inspired by snow-capped mountains

See inside our french gîte - it is 'a little corner of paradise'

Kouign-amann: a classic Breton pastry recipe

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Presidential proximity

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All wrapped up for Christmas: how to protect your plants in France this winter

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Open Gardens: celebrating success in 2025 and welcoming new volunteers for 2026

French gardens to delight visitors in the bright, cold days of winter

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: in the market for a trip to church?

Brouage: inland fortified French village was once a major European salt port

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Look unfamiliar? Don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a royal refuge

'I have a 180-degree view of the sea – like living on a boat'

‘The first baby hedgehog we rescued was love-at-first-sight’

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How one man built his dream cottage on a Brittany clifftop

Locronan: Brittany’s movie-set village with a rich history of its own

Visit old Papal lands where all roads lead to Drôme

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Recipe: raclette over roasted potatoes with garlic, shallots and rosemary

My French garden: practising patience with handkerchief trees

French winter warmer recipes: tarte Tatin

Step back in time for some ‘dinosaur’ planting in your French garden

Interview: Director of Gîtes de France evokes 'rediscovery' of rural dream

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: ideal for a cheesy winter break

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: chapel in the sea

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: putting the tour in tourism

‘I want to share our gardens – to be able to help charities is wonderful’ says Charente gardener

November gardening: tips for the perfect 'hot bed'

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Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Recipe: Puy lentil and bacon soup with seasonal greens

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a gateway that survived despite friendly fire

Get spooked in France’s most haunted château

How I got involved in dog shows after moving to France

Five favourite characters in French literature