Garden risk

Writing as a lifelong gardener, it appals me that anyone is still using glyphosate-based products, such as Roundup, in the garden and thereby putting themselves, their families, friends and domestic animals at risk.

Published Friday 13 September 2019 - 14:15 Modified Friday 13 September 2019 - 14:15

The sooner these products are off the shelves, the better.

Gardening is not about poisoning things.

Michèle Bailey, Éguilles

Stay informed:
Sign up to our free weekly e-newsletter
Subscribe to access all our online articles and receive our printed monthly newspaper The Connexion at your home. News analysis, features and practical help for English-speakers in France

Why facts of British couple’s deaths in south of France are slow to emerge

The investigation highlights stark differences in procedures between France, UK and US

Three changes – and a potential new law – affecting drivers in France this April

Petrol prices are set to stay low following a production boom

11 million people in France suffer from migraines - what help is available?

A third of sufferers never consult their GP about the problem

Comment: Weeds can make a garden cheaper and more manageable in France

Columnist Samantha David tells how embracing nature has hidden benefits

Chauvet cave in south of France is slowly revealing its secrets

3D technology is revolutionising our understanding of 36,000-year-old paintings in the Chauvet Cave in Ardèche

Learning French: the origins and meaning of gratin

Understand the etymological roots of this beloved dish with a crispy, cheesy topping

Map: Are there new Michelin star restaurants near you in France?

The new Michelin Guide France 2025 awarded 78 new stars to restaurants across the country

What do Trump and other world leaders say about Le Pen office ban decision?

From ‘left-wing abuse of the legal system’ to ‘the rule of law’, reactions have been fierce

Is it dangerous to drive a Tesla in France at the moment?

Several vehicles have been burned as anger rises against Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Do roof repairs need to be declared to French tax authorities?

Repairs do not usually require planning authorisation to be issued

What do French authorities mean by a ‘recent’ birth certificate?

French versions of the document are updated with key life events

Main ski stations in French Pyrenees now closed - but five remain open

Busy Christmas period saw stations receive more skiers than previous year

Recipe: fresh fava bean and asparagus salad

Source seasonal produce and garnish with mint, goats cheese and lemon

French people reveal their favourite dishes - what is yours?

Confit de canard, bouillabaisse, snails, crêpes, cassoulet…plus, how do you choose a restaurant?

Exclusive interview: New two-star Michelin chef Philippe Etchebest

Revisit our exclusive 2023 interview with the man behind Maison Nouvelle as he is rewarded in the 2025 Michelin Guide France

These are the 2025 income tax declaration deadlines, by department in France

Paper returns have a separate earlier deadline

Comment: Le Tour de France does not export the best of French values

Columnist Nabila Ramdani notes that the fabled race is to start in the UK in 2027, bringing with it a questionable legacy

Taxes, border rules: Dates to note for practical changes in France in April 2025

Notaire fees are also set to rise and a rail strike looms over the Easter holidays

Is a carte de famille useful for mixed French-British couples?

These cards are aimed at people who have moved to France permanently on a first visa

How I became a beautician after moving to France

When Teri Fox, 55, relocated in 2007, she mastered lots of new skills including fitness and aesthetics courses, as well as managing beauty salons – before going on to open her own

Festivals, holidays and places to visit in France in April 2025

Including a gladiator battle in a Roman arena, an international garden festival and the Paris marathon

Strikes in France in April 2025 and how you may be impacted

Several strikes at the beginning of the month are taking place with a potential rail strike over the holidays

Many Société Générale customers to be charged additional fees from April

There is some good news for international banking and instant transfers, however

Why gas prices in France are rising in April - and by how much

It comes after six consecutive monthly rises. Try these tips to reduce your bills

Garden risk

Writing as a lifelong gardener, it appals me that anyone is still using glyphosate-based products, such as Roundup, in the garden and thereby putting themselves, their families, friends and domestic animals at risk.

Comment: Le Tour de France does not export the best of French values

Comment: French children's parties are low key affairs - fortunately

Letters: France needs a new strategy to stop spam calls

Why facts of British couple’s deaths in south of France are slow to emerge

Three changes – and a potential new law – affecting drivers in France this April

Binationals, French children of Britons: Your questions about April 2 ETA change to visit UK

Storm Nuria to hit France: Gales of up to 140 km/h forecast

100 more supermarkets in south of France are to rebrand to Carrefour

11 million people in France suffer from migraines - what help is available?

Comment: Weeds can make a garden cheaper and more manageable in France

Chauvet cave in south of France is slowly revealing its secrets

Learning French: the origins and meaning of gratin

Map: Are there new Michelin star restaurants near you in France?

What do Trump and other world leaders say about Le Pen office ban decision?

Is it dangerous to drive a Tesla in France at the moment?

Do roof repairs need to be declared to French tax authorities?

What do French authorities mean by a ‘recent’ birth certificate?

Can non-residents switch banks in France easily?

Burglaries: the French cities and towns most - and least - affected

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in April

Main ski stations in French Pyrenees now closed - but five remain open

Recipe: fresh fava bean and asparagus salad

French people reveal their favourite dishes - what is yours?

Exclusive interview: New two-star Michelin chef Philippe Etchebest

These are the 2025 income tax declaration deadlines, by department in France

How does France’s April Fools’ Day differ from that in UK or US?

Five famous April Fools' pranks played on the French public

French energy vouchers: 2025 date confirmed – and it is much later than usual

Comment: Le Tour de France does not export the best of French values

Taxes, border rules: Dates to note for practical changes in France in April 2025

Is a carte de famille useful for mixed French-British couples?

How I became a beautician after moving to France

Festivals, holidays and places to visit in France in April 2025

Strikes in France in April 2025 and how you may be impacted

Many Société Générale customers to be charged additional fees from April

Why gas prices in France are rising in April - and by how much