France Explained

Reader question: Why does secular France have Catholic holidays?

READER QUESTIONS

Reader question: Why does secular France have Catholic holidays?

Why Monday August 15th is a public holiday in France

LIVING IN FRANCE

Why Monday August 15th is a public holiday in France

It might feel like most of France is already on holiday, but Monday is an extra holiday - here's why.

6 things to know about France’s ‘illogical’ AZERTY keyboard

LIVING IN FRANCE

6 things to know about France’s ‘illogical’ AZERTY keyboard

12 books that tell you (almost) everything you need to know about France

CULTURE

12 books that tell you (almost) everything you need to know about France

LIVING IN FRANCE

Bastille Day: What’s happening on July 14th in France this year?

Bastille Day: What’s happening on July 14th in France this year?

FOOD & DRINK

Reader question: Do the French really eat frogs, snails and horses?

Reader question: Do the French really eat frogs, snails and horses?

CULTURE

LISTEN: Five things to know about France’s Fête de la musique

LISTEN: Five things to know about France’s Fête de la musique

FOOD & DRINK

French sandwich politics: What your snack choice says about you

French sandwich politics: What your snack choice says about you

Rail strikes, summer drinks and avoiding ticks: Six essential articles for life in France

FRANCE EXPLAINED

Rail strikes, summer drinks and avoiding ticks: Six essential articles for life in France

Can France’s Constitution be changed to add the right to abortion?

FRANCE EXPLAINED

Can France’s Constitution be changed to add the right to abortion?

Abstention to far-right surge: 5 key takeaways from France’s parliamentary elections

POLITICS

Abstention to far-right surge: 5 key takeaways from France’s parliamentary elections

STRIKES

How to stop worrying and learn to love French strikes

How to stop worrying and learn to love French strikes