French school friends design tilting chair to help with mobility issues Seeing an elderly family member struggle to get out of his seat inspired two friends to create the Alyz茅e
Cheese naan was our invention, says Paris鈥� first Indian restaurant The Indian restaurant favourite may in fact be a French invention dating back to the 1960s
French couple innovate horse hoof health with plastic shoes It may mean the end of the 鈥榗lip clop鈥� sound but the polyurethane horseshoe is said to be a healthier alternative to metal
practical Electric skis offer same thrill without the snow, says French inventor If you miss skiing there are now motorised skis on wheels you can strap on in the city
French firm鈥檚 special plaster made from sea worms saves burns victim The wound-healing innovation was created due to scientist鈥檚 curiosity while gazing at a beach in Roscoff
How sniffer dogs and 鈥榗atch cups鈥� help fight against bedbugs in France Innovative methods are being introduced to detect and eradicate infestations during 鈥榤ajor upsurge鈥�
France鈥檚 鈥業ron man鈥�: 鈥業 had this crazy dream of flying even higher鈥� He tells us how hard it is to fly and why he keeps inventing despite French bureaucracy and nosy neighbours
Electricity generator moves like swimming fish in French river trials The company explains how the device turns a flowing river into green energy
Insoles with reversible aircon is latest from French serial inventor We ask how 6mm silicon can keep feet warm in winter and cool in summer using the energy of your steps
French letterboxes get bigger for the boom in home parcel delivery The inventors were motivated by the fact they realised they were getting fewer letters but more parcels
Wheelchair brakes win top prize at France鈥檚 invention competition Other winners include inflatable home flood barriers and a water-saving system for swimming pools
French towns introduce 鈥榮mart鈥� street lights which locals can turn on The innovative system allows towns to save money by switching off street lights overnight, without compromising the safety of people walking home
British inventors enter 122-year-old French contest for first time The UK delegation takes their design talent from TV鈥檚 The Apprentice to the prestigious Concours L茅pine in Paris
French start-up creates soundproof face mask to silence phone calls The Bluetooth face mask is intended to protect callers鈥� privacy and to avoid disturbing others
MAP: From aspirin to tyres - A tour of France by its famous inventors We look at some of the greatest innovators the country has seen and their inventions that changed the world
Homeworking coffee table wins invention contest Concours L茅pine 2021 The table converts into an ergonomic desk in 30 seconds
Innovative 鈥榖ench-fan鈥� cools bottoms of people who sit on it in Paris The design pulls cool air to the surface via existing underground pipes, and is intended to offer a 鈥榗ool cushion鈥� for city residents during very hot weather
French Biker鈥檚 protective airbag trousers soon on sale After an accident in 2016, Xavier Bouquillard de Milleret developed an idea based on pressure-suit trousers he wore 30 years ago as a jet pilot
Maison Cadolle: Six generations of haute couture lingerie Patricia Cadolle is the haute couture grand-daughter of the woman who invented the bra. She speaks to Jane Hanks about the family business
Tour de truth: bicycles with pedals were invented in France Did you know? Bicycles with pedals were invented in France. We explore the history in advance of this year's Tour de France.
Plastic-eating enzyme 鈥榬evolutionises recycling鈥� A French company whose plastic-eating enzyme technology could revolutionise recycling is due to have a plant up and running by next year.
Protective domes to help French restaurants reopen? French designer鈥檚 Plexiglas domes to protect diners were on display in one Paris restaurant this week.
French inventor's face mask to help deaf communicate For the deaf and hard of hearing who rely on lip-reading, face masks threaten to cut off communication - but transparent face masks from a French inventor offer hope.
Inventors remembered in the museums of France The Connexion dons its thinking cap and tours the country in search of a Eureka! moment in museums and houses dedicated to the memory of great inventions and the minds that made them
French company cracked making vegan eggs We have vegan camembert, vegan burgers and even vegan ham and bacon... now the first vegan eggs have been created by two French biochemistry students.
French 鈥榟uman plane鈥� flies at 1,800m for first time A Frenchman dubbed 鈥渢he human plane鈥� has flown at an altitude of 1,800 metres for the first time ever, using a carbon fibre 鈥渨ing鈥� propelled by four mini motors.
Flock of robot sheep cuts grass in French vineyards Sheep are widely recognised as the best way to keep lawns trim but a French company is taking this a step further by producing a flock of grass-munching robots.
Elys茅e hosts a 鈥楳ade in France鈥� show A toothbrush made from recycled plastic, a mobile solar panel station and an anti-wind umbrella were among 120 products on show at the Elys茅e at a 鈥淢ade in France鈥� exhibition
All-terrain wheelchair inspired by snow-go ski holiday Inspiration for the six-wheel chair came during a frustrating family ski holiday
Now France's Franky Zapata has flying car on his mind Shortly after his return to France after successfully crossing the Channel on a hoverboard, inventor reveals plans to unveil flying car by the end of the year
'Flying soldier' steals July 14 parade show Now, 'flyboard' inventor is planning a cross-Channel challenge for later this month...
French pill fills air with muguet scent Inventor came up with the idea after an unfortunate and malodorous episode in Switzerland
Bob the sink top dishwasher can do it in 20 minutes Living in tiny Paris studio flats while working as interns at a bank inspired two young French inventors to design a table-top dishwasher.
Beekeeper鈥檚 trap blocks only hornet queens A Breton beekeeper is preparing for Europe-wide sales of his innovative trap for Asian hornets after he won France鈥檚 most prestigious inventor鈥檚 prize.
First ever wrist watch was French invention Did you know? The wristwatch was most likely invented in France, though there are several contenders for the title.
Innovation on show at prestigious Concours L茅pine Competition has been running since 1901 and was the first place to recognise the ballpoint pen, contact lenses and the steam iron
Toulouse start-up tests massive ship sail prototype A start-up company based in Toulouse is developing the prototype for a gigantic parachute-style sail that could help large ships reduce their fuel consumption by up to 20%.
Suction innovative way to kill mosquitoes Two men from the Bouches-du-Rh么ne, have invented a box to suck up, trap, and kill mosquitos, in the latest attempt to reduce the population without harming the environment.
Flyboard inventor cannot fly without pilot's licence The Flyboard Air is a French invention that currently requires a pilot's licence
Rustling trees give power for offices, chargers and streets Watching a leaf fluttering in the wind has led to a new type of wind turbine that can be scaled from 9m giants that produce 5mW down to tiny miniaturised models that will fit under the eaves of an ordinary house and, linked together, can power a fridge, house lights or charge a mobile.
