French language trouble Part 1: The race is on — can you relate?
A potted rant on why I think it’s so hard to master the French language and how I’ve had such difficulty learning it
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Our daily bread — A simple secret
…when directed to a supermarket: “Thank you monsieur, we’ve tried their bread. But for French people, it is impossible.”
Occupied territory: France under the jackboot
We take a moment to remember the dark years endured by the country despite the jokes about the French role in the war.
Secrets of the Vercors
A stunningly attractive regional park just to the west of Grenoble. A vast, high plateau of deep ravines, craggy cliffs, and dark forests. Many of the villages are perched on rocky outcrops with amazing views.
When Paris went bananas—Part 2
Josephine Baker – Back in France, everything changed when World War II broke out in 1939.
When Paris went bananas—Part 1
Josephine Baker at only 19 sailed to Paris on a new venture and opened in ‘La Revue Nègre’ at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.
A Tale of 3 Pandemics
Looking for the light at the end of the tunnel…a tale of 3 Pandemics
A Brexit Roundup
Even in Shakespeare’s day, the English Channel was considered a moat, protecting England “Against the envy of less happier lands”.
When Prête-à-porter reached for the stars
Pierre Cardin changed the way the world looks at itself and how we all dress. He made trendy apparel available to everyone.
Escoffier and Melba: Chef of Kings meets Queen of Divas
15 years & 16,000+km apart, two stars were born. Chef of Kings and Queen of Divas.