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Homes for living: new book about French style secrets

A stunning new book about the US interiors guru David Jimenez offers a peek into his own homes and chic tips for chez vous

The story of Paris’ drinking fountains gifted by a UK donor in 1870s

Sir Richard Wallace, a 19th century UK philanthropist in Paris, invented the fountains so the poor would have clean water

Renault and Ikea team up to make a flat-pack car you build at home

The vehicle is only at concept stage but, if successful, would contain 374 assemble-at-home pieces and cost around €5,300

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Pierre Cardin: A tribute to France’s pioneer designer

Writer and former fashion journalist Sally Ann Voak reflects on the life and success of the legendary designer who died yesterday, December 29, aged 98. 'To me, Cardin’s legacy will always be the way he opened up fashion, in all its forms, to the world.'

French designer Pierre Cardin dies

Cardin was the first fashion designer to enter the Académie des beaux-arts

Behind the scenes at Gîtes de France's new B&B project

Carole and David Movrel run Gîtes de France’ s best city break chambre d’hôtes , in Mont-de-Marsan, Landes. We spoke to Carole about how the project came to fruition.

RE-OPENS TODAY: Explore the gardens of Les Jardins Secrets

From tumbleweed farm to Jardin Remarquable – Connexion marvels at the extraordinary Jardins Secrets.

Crafts in focus: meet French weathervane-maker Thierry Soret

‘Every weathervane I make has a personal story to tell’ says weathervane-maker Thierry Soret.

Architecture in France: the churches of the north east

Explore the fortified churches of La Thiérache.

French professor develops anti-virus doorknob

A professor at a French engineering school has helped design a specialised handle attachment that allows medical staff to open and close doors using their elbows.

Protective domes to help French restaurants reopen?

French designer’s Plexiglas domes to protect diners were on display in one Paris restaurant this week.

Coronavirus: Michelin's eco-friendly, reusable masks

Tyre-maker Michelin designs eco-friendly, cost-efficient, reusable protective masks for the coronavirus outbreak.

French food notes: a classic of Gascon cooking

In our series providing a sideways glance at French food, we look at one chef’s innovative life and ensured legacy. Also this month: designer plates as well as a wine and chocolate pairing that is heaven-sent

French mountain retreat gets the expert touch

Sybille de Margerie has earned an honoured place among the elite ranks of great interior architects. In her new book she reveals the inspiration behind spectacular designs for private residences and luxury hotels, including a stunning Alpine home

French cottage style means refined and rustic

Courtney Allison reveals her passion for French country cottages and how to style your own home on a rural theme

Designer plea to help Cancer Support France

Readers who bought Connexion calendar help fund project to create handbook for volunteers

Designer Galliano renounces use of real fur

The high fashion designer John Galliano is to no longer use real animal fur in his creations, after being convinced on the issue by animal welfare association PETA.

Now trending: the return of wallpaper

Every edition we assess an aspect of the French zeitgeist. This month: the renaissance of papier peint – très chic and now easy to hang, says Jane Hanks

Lille Metropole named Design Capital of the World 2020

Lille Metropole has been named the Design Capital of the World for 2020, becoming the first ever French town to receive the title.

French commune's new logo has a little British influence

Expat asked to design logo for one of France's newest communes

Design

Homes for living: new book about French style secrets

The story of Paris’ drinking fountains gifted by a UK donor in 1870s

Renault and Ikea team up to make a flat-pack car you build at home

Pierre Cardin: A tribute to France’s pioneer designer

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French designer Pierre Cardin dies

Behind the scenes at Gîtes de France's new B&B project

RE-OPENS TODAY: Explore the gardens of Les Jardins Secrets

Crafts in focus: meet French weathervane-maker Thierry Soret

Architecture in France: the churches of the north east

French professor develops anti-virus doorknob

Protective domes to help French restaurants reopen?

Coronavirus: Michelin's eco-friendly, reusable masks

French food notes: a classic of Gascon cooking

French mountain retreat gets the expert touch

Flying start and finish for furniture

‘Safety issues’ for 25,000 bridges in France

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French cottage style means refined and rustic

Photos: Winning designs of Paris unused space contest

Couture chic of Dior’s country retreat

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Steal the style of creatives of Paris

Interiors icon Samuel ‘was like a king’

Designer plea to help Cancer Support France

Designer Galliano renounces use of real fur

Now trending: the return of wallpaper

Lille Metropole named Design Capital of the World 2020

French commune's new logo has a little British influence