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
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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.
Guess what’s missing at Giverny?
What would you expect to see at Giverny other than the famous Monet house & garden? Read Ray’s account of his visit. Do you agree with him?
Condom – What’s in a name?
What an odd name! Ray takes us on a journey to discover some rather oddly named locations in France.
Only in France? how to eat an ortolan – not for the fainthearted!
The ortolan is a traditional – but outlawed – dish. We discuss this controversial French delicacy.
The French foie gras debate: Arnie Schwarzenegger, Prince Charles & the Vatican
Animal cruelty or simply tradition? See what you think after we look at the debate on foie gras.
The Statue of Liberty: a French connection in New York harbour
Does the statue of liberty represent a paradox in French and American political thought?
In search of Rousseau’s ‘noble savage’
Did Jean-Jacques Rousseau and his idea of the noble savage boost French exploration in the 1700s?
World War II: French doctors, English nurses and three grumpy old men
A very grumpy French leader & the historical victory of World War II: VE Day