Portrait of a hero: the story of French war prisoner Jacques Chantre
From corn fields to concentration camps, Jacques Chantre’s nightmare began at the age of 23.
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The 2017 French presidential election part 2: Marine Le Pen
Who is Marine Le Pen and can she win the 2017 presidential race? Our profile…
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Miss France pageant: racist, sexist or just a bit of fun?
Every year, millions tune in to watch the Miss France pageant, Why do the French…
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The 2017 French Presidential election part 1: François Fillon
Who is François Fillon? Read our profile to get to know Les Républicains' presidential candidate.
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French parenting expectations part 1: do they make French kids superior?
Do French parenting expectations make for better behaved children? Join the debate here.
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France's (never ending) state of emergency: has it gone too far?
What started as a temporary shut down after the Paris attacks risks spiralling out of…
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New French regions: alleged benefits of the territorial reform
Why change the regions in France? I look at the reasons for the territorial reform…
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Try our interactive map to understand the new regions in France, new names and a whole lot of debate. Get up to speed! France