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connexionfrance.com > magazine > meet-the-producers-bulldog-bacon-and-bangers-in-the-gers > 810264

Meet the producers: Bulldog Bacon and Bangers in the Gers

1+ day, 13+ min ago   (415+ words) British-style bacon, sausages, pork pies and Scotch eggs, with delivery across mainland France Anna Coe and Thomas Turner own Bulldog Bacon and Bangers, based in Malabat (Gers). They arrived in 2023 from Hertfordshire, where Anna was a business development manager and…...

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connexionfrance.com > news > town-in-south-west-france-bans-hanging-laundry-out-to-dry > 813567

Town in south-west France bans hanging laundry out to dry

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (958+ words) A town in south-west France has taken the unusual – and controversial step – of banning residents living in the centre from hanging out clothes to dry in a bid to make it look more ‘aesthetically pleasing’. A municipal decree banning the…...

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connexionfrance.com > news > uk-shoe-brand-clarks-opens-second-paris-store-as-part-of-france-expansion > 813490

UK shoe brand Clarks opens second Paris store as part of France expansion

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (681+ words) Iconic British shoe brand Clarks is looking to expand into the French market, opening several stores before the end of 2026 in the country. The chain recently opened its second store in Paris, and is planning three more across France before…...

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connexionfrance.com > news > french-fishers-unite-against-invasive-american-blue-crab > 813439

French fishers unite against invasive American blue crab

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1067+ words) Millions of crabs live in Occitanie lagoons, wreaking havoc on local fishing activity A group of fishers in the south of France have banded together to limit the spread of the American blue crab across Occitanie's waters. The crab, officially…...

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connexionfrance.com > news > study-suggests-electric-cars-cost-three-times-less-to-run-than-petrol-cars-in-france > 813147

Study suggests electric cars cost three times less to run than petrol cars in France

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (757+ words) Petrol and diesel prices remain above €2 per litre Petrol car owners in France are now spending almost three times as much on fuel each month as electric car owners spend on energy, according to an analysis by Roole Data. The…...

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connexionfrance.com > news > electric-cars-cost-three-times-less-to-run-than-petrol-cars-in-france > 813147

Electric cars cost almost three times less to run than petrol cars in France

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (757+ words) Petrol and diesel prices remain above €2 per litre Petrol car owners in France are now spending almost three times as much on fuel each month as electric car owners spend on energy, according to an analysis by Roole Data. The…...

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connexionfrance.com > magazine > father-creates-pram-friendly-app-for-walks > 809950

Father creates pram friendly app for walks

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (594+ words) A new-dad living in south-east France has created a free app to help parents find walking routes suitable for different types of pram. “The aim is to remove some barriers that keep early parents from getting out with their 0-3 year…...

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connexionfrance.com > news > why-some-french-magazines-are-suspending-their-print-service-to-the-us > 813082

Why some French magazines are suspending their print service to the US

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1106+ words) Amidst ongoing postage issues between the US and France, heightened costs have targeted an unlikely product – French magazines. US customs authorities started considering magazines and newspapers as "goods" this summer, leading to more duties and formalities, according to La Poste....

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connexionfrance.com > magazine > back-on-the-table-why-tinned-sardines-are-booming-in-france > 809811

Back on the table: why tinned sardines are booming in France

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (797+ words) Long-ignored tinned sardines have made a comeback thanks to influencers on TikTok and Instagram, who have praised them for various reasons, with France’s most famous brands benefiting. Sales have grown by 14% over the past three years, according to the Syndicat…...

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connexionfrance.com > practical > renovating-a-house-in-france-what-help-is-available-for-foreigners > 812491

Renovating a house in France: what help is available for foreigners?

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1084+ words) Reader Question: We have recently bought a home in France and will move from the US to France. As we are not citizens, are we still able to benefit from any property renovation grants? It is important to note that…...