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Learn the historical and industrial factors behind the geographic divide between the rich and poor in French towns

When La Rochelle became European champions for a second consecutive year in May, some 50,000 fans gathered for a victory parade at the town’s old port, including British supporter Lynn Andrews

We hear from author Chris Sidwells and the history of this iconic cycling race

The overwhelming majority of senators have voted to ban gender-inclusive writing in official documents. We spoke to experts on both sides of the debate

The French language loves to shorten words, so here are a few to look out for

Walking, hiking and strolling in France can stretch your vocabulary and your legs, explains columnist Annaliza Davis

Do not be drawn into French drinking songs - being noticeably drunk in public is against the law

Vigneron Jonathan Hesford gives us a behind-the-scenes account of drought, hail and unreliable pickers in his mission to make wine in the Roussillon

Do you know the stories behind these favourite treats? 

The legendary Greek opera singer would have been 100 on Sunday

The exhibition, which will mark the 150th anniversary of the movement, will pass through 34 sites in France before heading to Washington

Pubs, sex, food - columnist Samantha David pokes some good-natured fun at the stereotypical Briton in France

Technically, the bears do not hibernate but instead ‘overwinter’ and do still come out occasionally

No matter where you live, there are events, exhibitions and markets centred around the cultivation of trees - we have listed several for your diary

The deer and wild boar were bred to be shot by hunters but will now live out their days on the property

France is surprisingly littered with places called ‘le bout du monde’

Forget administrative boundaries, these are the cultural and psychological identities of the Hexagon

The hotel guide will use keys instead of stars to show excellence, as a way to ‘establish a truly trusted benchmark for the hotel industry’

The Plus Beaux Villages de France judges carefully consider 32 criteria across heritage, history, architecture and the environment 

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