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Major French cities have been ranked according to how stressful they are - which ones get your blood pressure boiling?

Numbers of young French women leaving their bra off is on the rise. We examine the societal movements behind the trend

We looks at the citrus fruit’s origins and offers cultivation tips

Switching to a French ‘head’ can help navigate the nuances of the language, suggests Nick Inman

As summer arrives, here is what you need to know before your summer holiday in France

When you have linguistically grown out of saying ‘un petit peu’ here are some alternatives

His farm has a working beehive behind glass, a breeding programme and ‘bee safaris’ for children and adults

Winemaker Jonathan Hesford outlines which red and white wines age well and why

Along with unusual chutney blends to pair perfectly with cheese

Is French romance really full of dangerous liaisons and the legendary ‘cinq à sept’?

We explore surprising ties between the Osage Nation and Montauban in Tarn-et-Garonne

The 1954 experiment was prompted by a severely cold winter that killed many and led Emmaüs founder, Abbé Pierre, to appeal for help

We meet the gardeners throwing their gates open to visitors this month and raising money for charity

A boost in biodiversity is credited as a reason for the forest cats’ return

Bird experts share the best time to trim hedging in the north and south of France

The French media love a good April Fool or ‘Poisson d’Avril’ - here are five of the best

Test your knowledge on the Sorbonne, La Santé prison and the Sansons' family business

Have you visited any of these or know others to add?

You can vote for your preferred monument in each French region before the overall winner is chosen later this year

Zoo de l’Orangerie in Strasbourg has been given a new lease of life by Freaks Architecture, but the zoo is being increasingly criticised by animal rights groups

This French firm are hoping to fly high in the airborne transport industry... and they are recruiting!

From the classics to the lesser-known titles, we look at the children’s books that can help improve your French language skills

New products, designs and ideas from around France

A sausage guillotine, spices, slips... a selection of French gifts to send to your loved ones in the UK