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French mayor gifts centenarian a bench halfway between shops and home

Much-loved resident, Giselle Bisson, 101, can now rest and chat on a seat that literally has her name on it

France's oldest woman beats Covid-19 to mark 117th birthday

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Chapeau to The Connexion's 200th edition!

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French dictionary in 50 year ‘life-changing word' game

What era-defining, “life-changing” words appeared the year you were born? French dictionary le Petit Robert has created an online game revealing exactly that, in celebration of 50 years of the publication.

A big day out for my anniversaire

A reader found inspiration from Connexion for her birthday celebration

Birthday

French mayor gifts centenarian a bench halfway between shops and home

France's oldest woman beats Covid-19 to mark 117th birthday

Chapeau to The Connexion's 200th edition!

French dictionary in 50 year ‘life-changing word' game

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A big day out for my anniversaire