Edmond Simeoni and the wishes of CorsicaEdmond Simeoni, 82, one of the founders of the Corsican nationalist movement, told Connexion the elections in December 2015 were a real shot in the arm for their dreams of autonomy.
Laïcité: a bedrock of modern FranceThe importance of a secular state is seen as a key French value - but it can cause controversy, as Jacqueline Karp explains
Go west: why the wealthy shun the east of town in FranceLearn the historical and industrial factors behind the geographic divide between the rich and poor in French towns
Rugby brings French town alive with colour and collective pride 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
Tour de France, Race for MadmenWe hear from author Chris Sidwells and the history of this iconic cycling race
French cycling: France's historical passion for the bicycleWe explore the French obsession for two-wheeled transport, a love story that goes back to the nineteenth century and continues today, spanning tourism, sport and leisure
Upwardly mobile: cable cars and the ‘new French cities of tomorrow’An on-trend transportation solution for dense urban environments is the cable car. We reveal French successes... and failures
Which are the most and least stressful cities in France?Major French cities have been ranked according to how stressful they are - which ones get your blood pressure boiling?
Bra-less movement takes hold among liberated under-25s in FranceNumbers of young French women leaving their bra off is on the rise. We examine the societal movements behind the trend
My tips for successfully growing lemons in FranceWe looks at the citrus fruit’s origins and offers cultivation tips
House swapping in France gave us a dream family holiday in GrenobleAs the cost of living crisis continues to bite, Chrissie McClatchie talks through a low-cost holiday solution
Clementines: The scent of Christmas in FranceAround France over the Christmas period, French shoppers fill their baskets with Corsican clementines. We meet a passionate producer
IN PICTURES: Your photographs of snow scenes from around FranceThank you to readers who shared their photographs with us. Our favourites win a Connexion 2023 France wall calendar
French sport ‘longe-côte’ or sea wading is growing competitive eventHow the simple sea wading activity went from healthy exercise to a recognised sport in France and beyond
French cheesemakers bring out an advent calendar with 24 types to tryEach numbered door leads to a different cheese, with the Strasbourg-based makers promising a real tasting experience
North France: Is cheese really dunked in coffee at breakfast?We try it (better than expected) and talk to representatives of the village from where the strong-smelling Maroilles cheese originates
Irish film festival celebrates French cinema with historic French shipA 126-year-old ship, which was classified as a Monument historique in 1984, sailed into Cork and served as the centre of the festival’s opening
Why discontinued Citroën C15D vans are back in fashion in FranceThe decision to stop making them led to numerous conspiracy theories but their rarity today is giving them a new lease of life as a collector’s item
‘Enchanted’, ‘amazing’: Your memories of the Perseids shooting starsThe meteor shower will be visible on clear nights above France until August 25, so stargazing is still possible
‘Tchin tchin’, ‘santé’, eye contact: The rituals of French apérosFrom a Mandarin phrase to mediaeval beliefs, we look back through the history of this evening tradition
The real history of Mother’s Day in FranceThe Fête des Mères takes place on the last Sunday of May most years in France
Are your taste buds turning French? You share your thoughts Connexion readers say whether they have adopted French breakfasts, fish and meat dishes, or whether they still prefer milky coffees and bangers and mash
