Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: The life and art of ‘The Little Prince’
Join us as we explore his best-selling literary masterpiece ‘Le petit prince’.
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Mézin: exploring a medieval metropolis in rural France
Mézin is a historical and cultural oasis — join us as we explore the beauty and intrigue of this medieval village.
Conques and other medieval marketing
A discussion of Christ’s private areas brought the pilgrims flocking? Can you believe it? Read on to find out how!
André Guitat: Burgundy – good & bad years
Read of the courageous life of André Guitat during WW2. Prisoner, hero, saviour and survivor! Lest we forget.
World War I: the war to end all wars?
At 11am, 11 November we observe 2 mins silence in remembrance of The Glorious Dead from the Great War: Armistice Day
Joan of Arc: burnt at the stake for wearing the trousers
Who was Joan of Arc? Brush up on key life events and explore her role as a medieval feminist in fifteenth century France.
Cartoon hero Tintin: rise and fall
Tintin, too controversial or heroic? Explore the rise and fall of this adventurous character and his author.
L’HUMA: beware! music, politics, nudity – another way to see Paris
l’Huma festival: why it’s considered as a rite of passage in France – music, politics, 3-day entertainment – not to be missed in Paris
Ghouls behind the guillotine: an iconic symbol of French history
Just how gruesome was the guillotine in France? Read on to discover more about this medieval killing machine.
What’s the most important daily paper in France
Love the French daily papers? Find out which one is the most critical to have with you at all times.