The Connexion (France)

The Connexion is a monthly publication and online news platform catering to the English-speaking expatriate community in France. Based in Monaco, it was established in September 2002 and has approximately 7,500 subscribers, with a monthly print circulation of 50,000 copies. The Connexion covers a variety of news topics related to events in France and offers helpful guidance for expatriates residing in the country. This includes information on French property, healthcare, taxes, and legal matters. Additionally, it features articles on the French lifestyle, encompassing culture, arts, language, food, and beverages. The publication primarily attracts ABC1 homeowners who are living in France.

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Learning French: what does fou rire mean and when should it be used?

3 days ago | connexionfrance.com | Amy Lyall

We have all been there… finding something so funny that you cannot stop laughing, to the point that your stomach aches and tears start leaking from your eyes. In France, this would be described as a fou rire. We look at the different ways to use this funny French phrase so that you sound just like a native speaker. What does fou rire mean? It literally translates as ‘crazy laugh’ and refers to a hysterical laugh that cannot be controlled.
Canal+ subscribers in France to receive compensation for 2018 price hike

4 days ago | connexionfrance.com | Amy Lyall

French TV channel Canal+ will be offering compensation to customers whose subscription price was forcibly increased in February, 2018. Eligible subscribers will be entitled to an “individual lump-sum payment of between €20 and €75”, says consumer association UFC-Que Choisir, who released a statement yesterday (June 23). This result comes as part of a negotiated out-of-court agreement and concludes the collective action that UFC-Que Choisir initially launched in 2021.
Sticker to appear on (almost) all new phones and tablets in France - this is what it means

6 days ago | connexionfrance.com | Amy Lyall

New smartphones and tablets sold in France must now feature energy rating labels to inform customers of a device’s durability and energy-efficiency. The sticker, which became compulsory for new mobile devices on June 20, “informs [customers] about the energy efficiency of electronic appliances” and “helps [them] choose between several models when making a purchase in a store or online,” explains Service-Public.fr.
Heatwave in France heightens pollen allergy risk - and brings forest fires

1 week ago | connexionfrance.com | Amy Lyall

Heatwave has seen levels of grass pollen reach high thresholds across all of France whilst two wildfires broke out in the south of the country, yesterday, June 19The warm weather forecast across France this weekend and throughout the rest of June is encouraging the spread of grass pollen, meaning people with hay fever and pollen allergies are likely to experience intensified symptoms.
Pollution alerts raised in France: how to check if your area is affected and what to do

1 week ago | connexionfrance.com | Amy Lyall

Air quality across France has deteriorated as high temperatures aggravate ozone pollution levels. Three departments in the south-east of France (Bouches-du-Rhône, Alpes-Maritimes and Vaucluse) have been placed on level 1 orange alert for ozone pollution. Ozone is considered a pollutant at lower levels (caused by fossil fuels), and is amplified by UV radiation and high temperatures (above 30° C).
How to keep your house cool in the high heat of the French summer

1 week ago | connexionfrance.com | Hannah Thompson

Close the shutters, hang a damp sheet, and use a fan: These are some of the tips shared by France’s ecological transition agency on how to keep your house cool. The Agence de la transition écologique (Ademe) issued the advice in a guide entitled ‘Garder son logement au frais (Keep your home cool)’. First published several years ago, they are nevertheless useful in any summer, as several bouts of heatwaves are expected during the warmer months of the year.
Brittany faces red air pollution alerts amid rising temperatures

1 week ago | connexionfrance.com | Amy Lyall

Air quality across Brittany has deteriorated as temperatures continue to rise this week, reports air-quality monitoring organisation Air Breizh. Red alerts (which represent ‘poor’ quality of air) have been issued in Rennes, Saint-Brieuc, Vannes, Lorient, Merléac, Quimper and Brest, according to today’s daily air quality bulletin (June 19). Saint-Malo is the only station where a ‘medium’ yellow rating has been maintained despite a red alert being predicted in yesterday’s forecast.
Driver checks to increase around Lyon after high number of fatal crashes

1 week ago | connexionfrance.com | Amy Lyall

Road deaths have sharply risen in Lyon (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) since the start of 2025, leading to an increase of driver police checks. The rise in driver fatalities is not solely concentrated in the city, it also concerns the surrounding department of Rhône, where a total of 29 driving-related deaths have been recorded since the start of the year, compared with 13 in the first five months of 2024. Incidents are happening in urban and rural areas, as well as on motorways.
This is the French ultra trail race that no runner has ever finished

1 week ago | connexionfrance.com | Hannah Thompson

Would you start a race that hardly anyone can finish? A group of 40 trail runners is preparing to do just that as they gather near Grenoble (Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) at the start line of the Chartreuse Terminorum on Friday (June 20) . Created in 2017, the 300km trail, which loops around the Grand Chartreuse monastery in the Chartreuse massif forests, is known for being one of the world’s hardest races.
This is the French ultra trail race that no runner has ever finished

1 week ago | connexionfrance.com | Hannah Thompson

Would you start a race that hardly anyone can finish? A group of 40 trail runners is preparing to do just that as they gather near Grenoble (Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) at the start line of the Chartreuse Terminorum on Friday (June 20) . Created in 2017, the 300km trail, which loops around the Grand Chartreuse monastery in the Chartreuse massif forests, is known for being one of the world’s hardest races. More than 300 people apply every year, with only 30-40 accepted.