GR, GRP, PR: What do the French hiking signs mean? What are the coloured symbols on French hiking routes? Who paints them there and why?
Miss France: glam - but not sexy Miss France organiser Genevi猫ve de Fontenay fears she is fighting a losing battle to protect her 'Cinderella dream' from vulgarity
Normandy Landings visit for Queen Queen Elizabeth has confirmed a state visit to France, ending rumours she is handing over duties to Charles
news Health warning on cold remedies Consumer group says many over-the-counter remedies have side-effects that are 鈥榯oo large a risk for a simple cold鈥�
You need to die in Paris to get here P猫re Lachaise is the busiest graveyard in the world, with two million visitors each year
Call to make snow chains compulsory Last weekend鈥檚 travel nightmare in Savoie has prompted one MP to demand a change in the law
School in France: your experiences Limited and uninspiring, or intellectually stimulating? Parents with experiences of both UK and French schools compare.
Is UK inheritance taxed in France? My wife has received an inheritance from aunt. Where is this taxed?
Ken Follett: I love France but I couldn鈥檛 be an expat there The multiple best-selling author tried living in France after his first big success but left after three years as he missed the 鈥渁ll the sort of pleasures of life in London鈥�. Yet, there was a more fundamental reason
Andrew Neil on news, politics and life in France From the Archives: The Connexion speaks to former Sunday Times editor and Daily Politics Show presenter about politics, papers and life in the C么te d鈥橝zur.
Asterix creator on his life's work Albert Uderzo, the co-creator of of the world-famous Asterix books, talks about the impact of his little Gaulish hero.
Employing people to help at home Hire a handyman, cleaner, nanny or teacher at home the legal way by using the Ch猫que Emploi Service Universel
Making Asterix funny in English Anthea Bell has been translating Asterix for 40 years. She talks to Oliver Rowland about what's involved
Peter Mayle: 20 years in Provence Two decades have passed since Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence was published - but what does he think of it now?
Paris has 3D twin city online Virtual reality project brings the city of light to life over 2,000 years of history to show how capital was built
53% want DIY shops on Sundays Leading store in new plea as it faces 鈧�19million fines if it defies court ruling to close in Ile-de-France
We're poorer but happier in France What prompts British people to give up jobs in the UK and move to France? We speak to families who made the move
Tramp has lived at airport 26 years Court told that 46-year-old speaks like a child and lives off scraps from rubbish bins and petty theft
Under the surface of lobster fishing Lobster labelled "Bretagne" could may actually be imported from Britain and Ireland.
Boiler computer could save 30% Regular adjustments and reducing your thermostat setting can cut fuel bills.
Equity release in France - the facts Scheme is limited to over-65s who can only get 18% of the value of their home to begin with.
The man who binned France's rule book Herv茅 Novelli who launched the auto-entrepreneur, France鈥檚 simplest business scheme, talks exclusively to Connexion
Bonus for first time buyers Interest-free loans for home purchase doubled 鈥� and more help is available for those on low incomes struggling to buy
Pioneering Minitel in slow decline A decade before the internet, millions of French were logging on to check the weather, buy train tickets and chat online
Parcel postage to UK warning You cannot send parcels to UK PO-box addresses via ColiPoste or Chronopost because of rules in the UK.
SpeedFerries flex ticket refunds 鈥楥hargeback鈥� scheme successful for obtaining obtain refunds for advance travel tickets bought before company went under.
Aspa - latest info and queries Connexion has had a lot of interest in this benefit since we first wrote about it in January - here are some of the details involved
UK adoption law hinders inheritanc Issue can cause problem for leaving legacies to step-children if they are over the age of 18.
Finding the right words every time As the Collins-Robert dictionary turns 30, we speak to editorial director Dominique Le Fur.
I setup a Channel crossing route Every business has a first year and, although Louis Dreyfus Armateurs is 120 years old, it launched its service in 2005.
Healthcare: What refund will I get? The breakdown of reimbursements between the state social security and your top-up medical insurance can be complicated
Auto-entrepreneur: Deadline to switch Certain small businesses have until March 31 to swap to a new simplified tax and social charges regime.
2008 tax rates announced While still yet to be officially ratified, these are the most likely figures to use in tax declarations next year.
Plant filtered pools for public Public swimming pools that do not use chemicals could soon be built. Meanwhile you can still install them at home.
Specialisation may counter downturn Knowledge of a particular field or shifting your customer base from the UK could help you survive the recession.
Is your pension over charged? Authorities routinely levy social charges on pensions that are exempt - here's how to get it back.
Unimpressed by D-day jeep couple Historical re-enactors were all the rage in July Connexion - but this couple did not impress me.
My gas bill has just shot up 38% Complaints are up since the sector was deregulated. How are price rises counted on a bill?
State will pay for French lessons Free tuition previously reserved for non-EU immigrants has been made available to all after a legal ruling.
We know Dakar Rally dangers Former competitor Gilles Algay gives insight into desert driving challenge.
Raising bilingual children 鈥� Q&A If your children are being raised in France, this will affect the way they learn both languages - how can you help?
Getting a loan repayment break If you are having difficulties repaying a loan, you may be able to seek a court ruling giving more time to pay
Income tax can be paid in three ways THE official deadline for the payment of taxes is September 15 but, in reality, it varies widely
Prize bloomers at top garden show The annual International Garden Festival at the Ch芒teau de Chaumont-sur-Loire is France鈥檚 Chelsea Flower Show
Frost vs Sarkozy - one day maybe Veteran broadcaster would like to add a French president to the eight UK PMs and seven US presidents under his belt.
Medical records to start voluntarily Plans to create voluntary online medical records have been relaunched but have not impressed health workers.
Reductions for large families The carte famille nombreuse has been joined by another card for low-income families.
The Frenchman who almost outran Bond S茅bastien Foucan is the founder of freerunning- the sport he showcased in the opening of Casino Royale
French media -read all about it A forum on the press is due to conclude, while public broadcasters strike over funding 鈥� we examine the issues.
Networking is key to finding a job Finding employment in France depends more on your energy, drive and contacts, not necessarily your level of French.
Agency fights discrimination ANYONE who believes they have been the victim of discrimination can seek help from equal opportunities body the Halde.
Embracing a new mixed France Miss France Chlo茅 Mortaud, 19, is the first to carry two passports and one of them is American.
Use a Qrops to free UK pension Qrops enable you to take your private pension fund away from the tax regimes of the UK and France.
Support group for cancer baldness English-speakers in France with permanent hair loss after cancer provide mutual support
Template letter for unpaid wages In our February edition we said the first step to tackle late wages is sending a letter - find a French template here.
Pensions: who pays for falling pound? A selection of letters on pensions, the pound鈥檚 near parity with the euro and survival in France.
Body gives credit where credit's due Business been refused a bank loan? The M茅diateur du cr茅dit could help you out
Cordon bleu: world cookery school This Paris-based institution is internationally renowned for its top-class training of chefs.
A French farmer gives his side Ten billion euros of EU subsidies go to French farmers yet still they complain and protest. Here's why...
Save 90% on your electricity costs Huge savings can be made on electricity costs simply by switching your light bulbs to low energy equivalents.
Communist impact was overstated Contrary to claims, the far-left do not play and were never 鈥渁 major role in French politics鈥�
Rainwater capture tax breaks Some grants and tax breaks are available for recycling rainwater in your home
Boulogne bar role for British lawyer Gerard Barron has been elected vice-president of the Pas-de-Calais bar, representing more than 100 local lawyers
Raise a toast to English wine In June, wine expert and businessman Alain Marty spoke to us about his work. Here are some reader responses.
Redundancy: the start not the end There is no such thing as an on-the-spot sacking in France. Employers have obligations must offer help finding a new job
Exasperated by behaviour of EDF Energy company refuses to stick to appointments or admit faults and claims it never pays compensation.
Veteran minister Jack Lang speaks 鈥業f Royal had won the party would have become her election machine鈥� says ex-minister and F锚te de la Musique founder.
Assurance vie: savings for all Assurance vie investments can be set up on both sides of the Channel with significant tax and inheritance benefits.
How to contest a CPAM decision Conciliateurs are an independent service to help pursue a complaint against the health authorities.
King Arthur - his role in France The first ever major French exhibition about Le Roi Arthur runs until January in Rennes.
