French habits

How to avoid annoying the French on public transport

The places in France where you can and can't try small talk

A large part of successfully talking to strangers in France comes down to picking the right location and timing, plus a bit of confidence. Tell us about your own experiences in the comments section below.

FRANCE EXPLAINED

Bare chests and bikinis: Do French beach resorts have rules for what to wear?

FOOD AND DRINK

The common wine blunders you should really avoid in France

Why are the French falling out of love with the bidet?

HEALTH

French booze less but spend more on alcohol

PARIS

‘They are squatters’: Are Paris cafés right to clamp down on laptop users?

FRENCH

Ten tell-tale signs you’ve gone native in France