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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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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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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

‘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

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

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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

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

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: which witch is which?

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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

October gardening tips: sow hardy annuals for a vibrant spring in France

For a colourful spring bloom, learn the best practices for seed planting and preparation this month

French woman with bipolar disorder hitchhikes across France to fight stigma

Léa Vigier travelled the country with a sign reading “J’suis bipolaire. Tu m’invites?” to spark conversations, challenge stereotypes, and raise awareness of mental illness

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: an unusual vigneron tradition

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'We bought one of the oldest chateaux in the Loire Valley'

The beautiful 13th-Century Château de la Preuille is now a charming gîte and wedding venue

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How ceramics saved one of the most beautiful places in France

Moustiers draws crowds of tourists every year, who come to experience its Provençal charm and see its faïence favoured by French nobility

French recipe: winemaker's steak with pan sauce

Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini, of The Cook’s Atelier in Beaune, share their saucy steak dish made using the drippings from the bottom of the pan

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a towering achievement

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British woman in France sends rare Poitou donkey to US for conservation

The action marks a significant step in global preservation efforts

Our French gîte: the peace of Landes is perfect escape from tourist traps

The property was chosen as somewhere away from the tourist hotspots

Recipe: French ceps with potatoes, garlic and goat's cheese

This traditional dish is inspired by the former Périgord region of south-west France

'People thought we were crazy': producing sustainable French wine using draft horses

Domaine Deprad have gone back to age-old viniculture techniques, employing a small equine army to help produce outstanding wines

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Chocolate and coffee-coloured plants for a unique French garden aesthetic

From chocolate-scented cosmos to coffee-hued dahlias, find the perfect plants for your garden

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Discover the inspiring journey of a stunning French garden transformation

British couple in Limousin overcame personal challenges to create a sanctuary now open to the public

French forensic pathologist on groundbreaking Paris Catacombs study

Philippe Charlier talks about leading the first scientific study into the millions of skeletons buried there and ponders why the Western world is both fascinated and terrified by death