André Guitat: Burgundy – good & bad years
Read of the courageous life of André Guitat during WW2. Prisoner, hero, saviour and survivor! Lest we forget.
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World War I: the war to end all wars?
At 11am, 11 November we observe 2 mins silence in remembrance of The Glorious Dead…
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…
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Gender equality: French women speak up too
French women speak up too, raising awareness of gender equality in France...
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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…
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Paris insight: 'Salopette'
Having perfected ‘people-watching’, we're sharing one of our favourite Instagram accounts.
Paris, FranceGhouls 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. France