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How do you compare to new regional drinking stats for France?

Four regions are still seeing relatively high levels of binge drinking, new figures show

Tune in to French regional accents - how many do you recognise?

We analyse different regions, their accents, and even their different spellings

MAP: Which French departments are the least populated?

From forested mountains to medieval villages, we take a look at the least-populated departments in France for a solitary séjour

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Brittany regional president bids for autonomy in wake of Corsica move

Local official criticised ‘backward-looking centralism’ and demands parity with the deal promised to Corsica

France’s tug-of-war between its regional languages and official French

How dozens of languages evolved over centuries to become a source of pride despite efforts to stamp them out

14 words that change dependent on where you are in France

Depending on your region, there are several ways to say the same thing all across France. Here are 14 examples. Do you have any to add?

French property watch: Journey back in time in Corrèze

If a slow-paced lifestyle is what you are looking for, then this quiet department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine might be for you

French regions: Where does their budget come from?

France has a decentralised system of powers, with one territorial authority being the regions. We look at where their budget comes from, how they spend the money and who makes the decisions

‘Read, have a good team around you, be curious’

Voted in for his fifth term as President of the Nouvelle Aquitaine Region, Alain Rousset speaks about regional power

Will your area of France be among first to relax health pass rules?

Ministers are to vote on a law to extend the possible use of the health pass beyond November 15, but rules on its use may be lightened in departments with low Covid cases

France plans regional rules for health pass as Covid cases decrease

Health minister says there is ‘reason for optimism’ as ministers discuss removing restrictions. We look at how France's Covid rules compare within Europe and worldwide

Traditional bird hunting methods used in parts of France ruled illegal

Nets and cages used to catch birds such as blackbirds in the Ardennes and south-west France are found not to comply with European law by French supreme court

France regional election 2021 results: Who won and who lost?

The final round of voting happened yesterday. The results show gains for leaders on the centre right and poor results for the far-right and Emmanuel Macron’s LREM party

France regional election: Centre-right surprise success in first-round

Far right only wins in one region and 66.1% of voters abstain, prompting suggestions that reform is needed in French politics

New French regional languages law is 'politically historic'

Director of Brittany's Office Public de la Langue Bretonne, Fulup Jakez, talks about the impact of France's first regional language law in 70 years

More French cities make masks mandatory amid public support

Masks may become obligatory in certain public places in Paris as mayor Anne Hidalgo pushes for the measure, as other cities such as Toulouse introduce it, and the public is largely in favour of the move.

Deconfinement in France will not be by region

Deconfinement in France will not be by region, it was announced this afternoon.

Regional names allowed in France

Regional languages such as Breton and Corse are nearer to being better supported after MPs backed a law giving protection and allowing diacritic symbols to be used in forenames.

Kissing: even the French get it wrong!

Stiff upper lip is no match for the problem of the bise

French company makes cassette player for 21st century

Analogue music fans will soon have a new way to listen to cassette tapes on-the-go, as a French company is to start selling a modern range of “new generation” portable analogue cassette players.

Breton flag now on Twitter amid campaign push for more

The Breton flag has become available - temporarily - as an “emoji” on Twitter after a long campaign, but supporters are now trying to convince online platforms to adopt the icon permanently.

Provençal town signs saved after locals fight back

What's in a name? Enough to spark a war of words between mayors and a departmental council over whether they can continue using old Provençal names on road signs.

France’s small airports funding questioned

The role of France’s smaller airports, including Bergerac, La Rochelle, Poitiers and Limoges, is again under question.

Artichokes are top of the June crops

With the artichoke season now upon us, The Connexion meets a flag-waver for the Breton delicacy with a fine reputation

French property watch: Poitou-Charentes

DEPARTMENTS: Charente, Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres, Vienne MAIN CITIES: Poitiers, La Rochelle, Niort, Angoulême, Châtellerault, Saintes, Rochefort, Royan

French regional roads back to 90kph

A decision to relax speed limit rules on 400,000km of departmental roads has been cautiously welcomed – but a national blanket rise in limits is unlikely.

Property sale prices in France opened up to public

Find out what was paid for any home in France

My house is in one region, my garden in another

You can only imagine the administrative headaches for the hamlet of La Lamberdais – its eight homes are split between two communes, two departments and even two regions.

Regions

How do you compare to new regional drinking stats for France?

Tune in to French regional accents - how many do you recognise?

MAP: Which French departments are the least populated?

Brittany regional president bids for autonomy in wake of Corsica move

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