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Le Corbusier’s social housing was meant to be the dream. In a summer of extreme heat, it is a nightmare

When temperatures get to 40C inside, and French building regulations won’t even allow shutters, these tenants’ listed homes are simply unlivable, says Anna Richards, a journalist based in Lyon

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This Paris neighbourhood was perfect for a post-baby girls’ trip

A mini break for cheese, wine and cancan in the City of Lights was a tonic for Anna Richards and her new mum friend

The Independent UK

How to relax during Paris’s heatwave – from swimming in the Seine to visiting underground catacombs

TRAVEL IN FOCUS: The French capital may be sweltering, but with the Paris Plages’ swimming spots open and no queues for some of the best museums in the world, summer is also one of the best times to visit. Anna Richards shares her insider tips for staying cool while making…

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France’s ‘Green Venice’ is perfect for beating the heat – and the crowds

With temperatures soaring in France this summer, Anna Richards heads to Marais Poitevin – an immense stretch of wetlands where life moves at a slower pace

The Independent UK

Greenland is notoriously expensive. I tried to visit on a shoestring

Most people visit the country on an expensive cruise or guided tour – Anna Richards tried to backpack it

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Lyon’s green revolution makes it one of Europe’s best cities to visit. I should know, I live here

Cycle lanes and immense urban parks make Lyon a city for people that hate cities, says France expert Anna Richards

The Independent UK

This is the sophisticated way to go drinking in the French Alps

Anna Richards swaps panaché for artisan wine straight from the makers in Samoëns, Haute-Savoie

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From convents to craft breweries: How this sleepy French region became cool

Long passed over by travellers heading to the coast, Auvergne has quietly been undergoing a transformation writes Anna Richards

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I’ve always hated yoga – could combining it with a France ski festival change my mind?

Yoga-sceptic Anna Richards works on her downward dog during a ski festival in the French Alps

The Independent UK

These are the crazy sex positions we've seen trending this year - but some of them are actually worth trying

Crazy sex positions might seem a little out of the box, but research suggests they could be key for spicing up your sex life

Woman & Home

What is the cowgirl sex position? Plus, 7 variations on the move to try for maximum pleasure

The cowgirl sex position is a famous one but what are the fun variations? Two experts reveal all the benefits of mixing things up

Woman & Home

What is the helicopter sex position? Plus, how to realistically do the move

The helicopter sex position promises amazing benefits but it's a tricky one. We've asked an expert how to make it easier for everyone

Woman & Home

What is the prone bone sex position? Plus, all the benefits of this relaxed move

The prone bone sex position is a great move for lazy, intimate sex, as the experts reveal

Woman & Home

Paris city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the French capital

Widely regarded as the most beautiful city in the world, Paris has the timeless appeal of a chic trench coat. Destination expert Anna Richards lays out where to go and what to know on a city break

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Le Havre city guide: where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Normandy’s cool concrete jungle

With striking waterfront architecture, boat tours and lashings of art, this is the French city you might have overlooked, says Anna Richards

The Independent UK

Grenoble city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in France’s ‘capital of the Alps’

Too often missed as visitors make a mad dash for the mountains, this southeastern French city is where skiers and hikers converge with raucous wine bars and elegant antiques shops, says Anna Richards

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