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.
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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
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.
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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…
France
Paris insight: 'Book Man'
Having perfected ‘people-watching’, this is one of our favourite Paris Instagram accounts.
Paris, France
Paris insight: 'Art & Passion'
Having perfected ‘people-watching’, MidlifeinParis is one of our favourite Paris Instagram accounts.
Paris, FranceStories of war in France: a visit to Bonaguil, and a dark memorial nearby
Badly hit in battle - find out more about the French castle Bonaguil as we revisit stories of war in France. France