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France’s oldest Académie Française member dies aged 103

The poet, novelist and playwright René de Obaldia had been part of the Académie for over 20 years

Why Molière will not be placed in the Panthéon on his 400th birthday

The French government has refused to inter the renowned playwright in Paris’ most famous mausoleum because he was born too early. We explain

Our Writers and Artists’ competition: the winners!

Writers and artists, we salute you!

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Vagabond poet who found his way with words

Poet and translator Ian Monk has become part of an elite literary group in France

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President Macron writes poem for British girl

Birthday surprise for Sophie as president replies to her poem about the Eiffel Tower

Poetry, propaganda and Paris: who was Jacques Prévert?

You may have noticed that several poetry events have recently taken place around France to celebrate the works of the French poet Jacques Prévert (1900–1977) who died 40 years ago in April. Connexion journalist and poetry fan Victoria Horbach writes about his life and legacy...