French Resistance: Nancy Wake & the O'Leary line
Who is Nancy Wake? What was the Pat O'Leary line? Discover heroism in the French Resistence.
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A Tale of 3 Pandemics
Looking for the light at the end of the tunnel...a tale of 3 Pandemics
Appearance and Reality in Saint-Germain-des-Près in the 1980s
In France, the publication of 3 books, all involving the well-off & famous in Saint-Germain-des-Près…
A Brexit Roundup
Even in Shakespeare’s day, the English Channel was considered a moat, protecting England “Against the…
French cafés: the ‘traditional’ cafe versus the community café
Community cafes are cropping up around France. These special cafes may just help us save…
Rivalry in Provence: is it a love-hate thing?
We pit Marseille and Aix-en-Provence against each other. It may surprise you that this rivalry…
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…
Biking in Bordeaux: COVID-19 spurs urban greening
How Bordeaux is improving the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.