Letters: Don’t forget that climate change hits French farmers too Connexion reader highlights the uphill struggle against drought, flooding and varying temperatures
Letters: DPE energy efficiency reports for French homes are misleading Readers say the system makes many good homes appear unattractive and does not give a full picture
Letters: I have always used my French licence to drive in the US A reader tells of his trouble-free experience of driving abroad
magazine Letters: Why is French wine getting stronger every year? Connexion reader notes that wines are frequently above 15% alcohol content
'Many in my French village vote far right... but not due to immigration' Columnist Nick Inman addresses an unpalatable reality of rural life that is now a national phenomenon
Letters: French roofers' tiling error made it rain in my home Connexion reader shares a hard lesson on making sure your canal tiles are are correctly positioned
Letters: France’s toll-free motorways: a ‘nightmare’ or ‘no trouble at all’ Readers spar over their vastly different experiences with the new system
Letters: We too have seen a huge drop in biodiversity in French countryside Connexion reader says that the number of animals visiting her home has plummeted in recent years
Letters: Don't sign deals for fibre internet on your doorstep in France Connexion readers share their experiences signing up to the high-speed network in villages
Letters: Most French teachers did not know about ADHD Connexion readers tell of the struggles that their neurodiverse children went through to be accepted in France
Letters: Bin collection fees have soared in France - for fewer pick-ups Readers say the fees mean putting the rubbish out only once every six weeks
'Real French treasures are now hard to find at flea markets' Columnist Peter Wyeth laments that traditional vide-greniers are increasingly filled with flimsy plastic objects
'French healthcare is baffling and complex... but it works' Columnist Nick Inman recently had the misfortune to be ill, but the fortune, as he sees it, for this to happen in France
'Paris Olympics were magnificent - but our visit was disappointing' Reader says her family were surprised to see that the Olympic flame was not real - and that there were no more Phryge toys available Letters: Readers spar over French 'obsession' with meat 'Get your cat treated for fleas before it goes wandering in France' Comment: Olympics were all about cash but will leave positive legacy
Comment: Macron may pull rabbit out of hat for new PM but will it work? Political instability seems destined to last in France, says columnist Simon Heffer. Our village fête is sadly now more hipster Hackney than paysan Périgord Comment: Recycling cannot solve plastic pollution problem alone Letters: French emergency care is fast and effective - unlike in the UK Letters: France wrong to stop some people working after retirement age Comment: Croissant changes must not lose authenticity of great French pastry
Comment: ‘If you are going to break a tooth, don’t do it in France in August’ Reader tells how he tried 70 different dentists - but still no luck
Comment: The French can't get enough of British grub Columnist Samantha David says that British restaurants near her could not be more popular despite low rankings by French people for the UK in a global cuisine survey
Letters: Upgrading to fibre in France was unnecessarily infuriating Connexion reader had to pay a €50 fee to cancel previous contract, despite staying with the same operator
Letters: Why must French farmers chop, poison and destroy nature? Connexion reader says that he has seen biodiversity plummet in the past decade
Letters: France's new toll free motorways confuse - and impress Connexion readers share their experience of driving under the new system
Letters: Why can't French property deeds be simpler? Connexion reader asked notaire for a copy of their home's titre de propriété and received a 21-page document in reply
Letters: Why does Amazon Prime require another account in France? Connexion readers say they use the service to deliver products from the UK
Letters: I have four addresses for the same house in France Connexion reader responds to a recent article on rural properties not having a proper address
Comment: France's obsession with eating dead animals must end Columnist Nick Inman says that meat production is a luxury the environment can ill afford
Letters: Stop blaming French drivers, maybe the problem is you A Connexion reader takes issue with correspondents labelling French drivers as impatient and aggressive
Letters: UK residents in France defend Michel Barnier’s Brexit stance He ‘expressed the same opinion as the majority of Brits,’ say Connexion readers
Letters: Paris games are too big and should go back to basics A Connexion reader says that the modern Olympics are a bloated affair with too many events
Please, Paris, bring back the romance of 1924 Olympics… we need it Breathtaking spectacles, intense competition and – most of all – the chance for a few remarkable individuals to help us forget the chaos of today - even if only briefly - will do us good
Letters: Vaccination campaigns are not straightforward in rural France Connexion reader says that local GP needed to convince enough patients before setting a date
Letters: Reader views on Macron's snap election One reader felt echoes of the UK's 2016 Brexit vote in the announcement
Comment: France has entered its ‘deckchairs on the Titanic’ moment Electoral manoeuvring has made a mockery of democratic values, argues political commentator Simon Heffer
Letters: Frenchman Barnier still does not get Brexit Connexion reader says the EU's chief negotiator clearly fails to see why Britain voted to leave the European Union
Dual nationals in France: We are a help not a hindrance Officials respond to far-right’s June proposal to ban citizens with double nationality from holding certain jobs
Letters: I'm American but my English is more British since move to France Connexion reader says being around so many Britons while trying to speak more clearly to French people is having an effect
Letter: UK election rule changes did not affect my ability to vote from France Difficulties for those who left the UK long ago casts doubt on how effective changes really were
Comment: The Paris Olympics are bad for planet and we must scale down Columnist Nick Inman says that the event 100 years ago was more in tune with modern environmental concerns
Letters: France needs to support Ukraine or I will with my credit card Connexion reader says individuals feel increasingly pressured to support the fight
Letters: 22 (satirical) French principles every foreigner should know Residents are expected to accept 'republican values' when applying for a carte de séjour
Letters: Is France lagging behind UK in banking security? Connexion reader says phone call from bank seemed more like a scam
Letters: Bordeaux airport is struggling for good reason Connexion reader says it deserves its bad reputation and should concentrate on improving safety
Letters: 'France's aggressive drivers make me shudder' Connexion reader says French drivers are 'more reckless' than those in Germany
Letters: HRT in France and osteoporosis Reader says pharmacists were surprised by this treatment as it is not standard here
Opinion: France's new addresses lack imagination - but they do help There is no longer anywhere to hide in rural areas
Letters: Left-wing euphoria in France is dampened by political reality Connexion reader believes the media hype over recent election results does not reflect the political reality for voters
Letters: Collaboration with Nazis on Jersey was the same as in France Connexion reader says that during the occupation in World War Two some Britons on the island denounced their neighbours for simply listening to the radio
Letters: France should do more to support Ukraine Connexion reader wants to start crowdfunding campaign to help war effort
Letters: French registered cars face battles with London ULEZ charges Connexion reader says she was asked to pay hundreds of euros after the payment machine mistook her vehicle for a lorry
Letters: French tax problems easier to resolve than UK issues Connexion reader says that their attempts to contact HMRC have proved frustrating
Michel Barnier: election echoes Brexit, French should learn from it France’s political situation bears a striking similarity to that of the UK in 2016, says the Frenchman who managed the negotiations on behalf of the European Union
Why queueing at French markets is often worth the wait Some stalls will have you queueing for longer than others
Letters: House prices are set by the free market - even in France Connexion reader says the American who bought a house in the south-west was free to do so even if it upset locals
ZCR, ZFE, ZPAd... complicated French rules will not put me off my road trip If you are planning a summer road trip, make sure you are up to date with the Crit'Air sticker rules
Letters: Cold callers are are big nuisance in France Reader says it is difficult to avoid calls or even to find out information about them
Letters: A proxy vote is the answer for Brits in France Connexion reader says it is unlikely their vote will be returned in time through the post
Letters: far right win was a shock but no surprise - like Brexit Connexion reader with UK/French dual nationality says she is faced with a voting conundrum
Will Europe ironically turn out to be Le Pen’s key to the presidency? The increasingly bizarre, failing nature of the Fifth French Republic is demonstrated by her potential rise, says commentator Nabila Ramdani
French elections 'could spell the end of the EU as we know it' Mr Macron's dissolution of parliament is either brave or stupid - and the latter is far the more likely, says political commentator Simon Heffer
Letters: Amazon UK is too expensive in France Connexion reader says the reasons behind rising prices are unclear
Letters: Britons in France wrestle with bank account closures Connexion readers say letter from Crédit Agricole was 'alarming'
Letters: high death toll on French roads is no surprise 'France is a wonderful country to live in except for the drivers!' says Connexion reader
Letters: postal vote delays could deny France residents UK vote Connexion reader says service limits voting rights
Letters: pensioners in rural France fight digital life certificates Connexion reader says providers presume that everyone has access to online services
Letters: patients face six-month wait to see doctor in parts of France Connexion reader says that nobody seems to be tackling the problem of medical deserts
Letters: check your receipt at supermarket till in France Connexion reader says overcharging is commonplace and staff rarely apologise for mistakes
Letters: French visa application complicated by inferior software Connexion reader says applicants must pay more for insurance due to limitations of embassy computer
D-Day is also a time to remember the forgotten heroes of French history Journalist Nabila Ramdani looks at the battles faced by France's colonial troops, both during WWII and after the nation's liberation
De Gaulle’s myth of Paris freeing itself leaves a complex legacy Simon Heffer looks at France's liberation myth, and how it reconciles with its history under Nazi Occupation
‘The French are pro-EU – as long as it does what France wants’ Quentin Deschandelliers on a mission to educate the French about the inner workings of Brussels
‘It is my right to work beyond retirement age - but France says no’ Age discrimination in the workplace is real but hidden, says (soon to be forcibly retired) English teacher Nick Inman
‘Ponds in rural France are beautifully maintained but no longer used’ Columnist Peter Wyeth laments that these large, impressive sites, once the fresh-aired setting for family picnics, barbecues and fun, now fail to attract people
‘New French speeding rule encourages aggressive drivers’ The change has enabled reckless motorists to drive even more wildly without fear of losing points, argues columnist Samantha David
Do you agree? Paris politicians ignore rural France at their peril Rural voters are looking for leaders outside the Paris bubble who will protect village life, says columnist Nick Inman
'Targeting golfers in France as a threat in class war is ludicrous' Stigmatising certain groups for political gain is nothing new, says commentator Nabila Ramdani
‘Farmer crisis is a pig for new French PM and a godsend for Le Pen’ It is tough at the top of the greasy pole of politics, observes commentator Simon Heffer
To sub or to dub: the dilemma of film fans in France Columnist Peter Wyeth looks into whether films tend to be watched in their original language or not in cinemas and why