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.
France
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France
Gender equality: French women speak up too
French women speak up too, raising awareness of gender equality in France...
Paris
Cartoon hero Tintin: rise and fall
Tintin, too controversial or heroic? Explore the rise and fall of this adventurous character and…
French Resistance: Nancy Wake & the O'Leary line
Who is Nancy Wake? What was the Pat O'Leary line? Discover heroism in the French…
France
Paris insight: 'Salopette'
Having perfected ‘people-watching’, we're sharing one of our favourite Instagram accounts.
Paris, France
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…
France
Paris insight: 'Book Man'
Having perfected ‘people-watching’, this is one of our favourite Paris Instagram accounts.
Paris, FranceWhat'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. France