Life lessons - 7 to 9: French Literature - what can we learn?
The characters we know so well continue to speak to us with lessons relevant for today. Are you listening?
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Charles de Gaulle: Part 2 - The Post War Maze
Restoring France to what he saw as its former glory became an obsession.
Charles de Gaulle: Part 1 - Fractious allies
When Churchill and de Gaulle agreed they were like starry-eyed lovers. When they were not,…
Grâce à Bordeaux: Cocaine, Canalé & Lamprey
How much do you know about these foodstuffs sourced from Bordeaux? You may be surprised
Examining the French school system - outdated or timeless?
French children rote-learn facts, read difficult philosophical novels and have table manners ingrained from as…
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Bags of problems for Vuitton & Pétain
By WWI Louis Vuitton was one of France’s biggest companies and the LV monogram logo…
What the hell's a Bastide?
Have you ever been perplexed by a road sign that shows a white square dissected…
11 Fun facts about France
Test yourself - how many did you know about? how well do you know France?