Too much holiday? Exploring France’s love affair with time off
Too much holiday? Exploring France’s love affair with time off
With a minimum of 30 days of paid leave per year, French people have the reputation of being on vacation all the time. D... Read more
11 Jul 2022
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6mins
Do the French deserve their reputation of being aggressive drivers?
Do the French deserve their reputation of being aggressive drivers?
France is famous around the world for its beautiful sights and delicious food, but it’s also infamous for its aggressive... Read more
23 Jun 2022
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12mins
France votes again: What's at stake in the legislative elections?
France votes again: What's at stake in the legislative elections?
This week, we explore the upcoming French legislative elections, the so-called "third round" of the presidential race. T... Read more
8 Jun 2022
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6mins
Going underground: The ins and outs of the Paris metro
Going underground: The ins and outs of the Paris metro
We focus on one of the most iconic features of life in the French capital: not the Eiffel Tower or Notre-Dame Cathedral,... Read more
26 May 2022
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12mins
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They're back! Why is France so popular with tourists?
They're back! Why is France so popular with tourists?
Recent visitors to France will no doubt have noticed the return of foreign tourists. Two years of Covid-19 took a heavy ... Read more
13 May 2022
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5mins
The secret to long life? Why life expectancy is long in France
The secret to long life? Why life expectancy is long in France
Compared to other industrialised countries, French people tend to live relatively long lives. Currently the oldest perso... Read more
5 May 2022
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6mins
The ins and outs of the French presidential election
The ins and outs of the French presidential election
Presidential elections happen all over the world, but France has its own, unique way of doing things. While there's alwa... Read more
24 Mar 2022
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12mins
French presidential election: How France regulates candidates' air time
French presidential election: How France regulates candidates' air time
The French presidential election is just around the corner. With the official campaign period in full swing, we explore ... Read more
17 Mar 2022
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6mins
The powers of the French president: A modern-day monarch?
The powers of the French president: A modern-day monarch?
The first round of the French presidential election is now only a month away. Twelve candidates are vying for the French... Read more
9 Mar 2022
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13mins
War in Ukraine overshadows Paris Agriculture Fair
War in Ukraine overshadows Paris Agriculture Fair
In this edition of French Connections, we look at some of the fallout of the war in Ukraine here in France. Events that ... Read more
3 Mar 2022
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5mins
