14.11 - Le Havre: A 500-year-old city — the biggest harbor city in France + so much more...
Le Havre immersion: rich tapestry of history, architecture & cultural transformation—French Film Review: The Edge of the Blade—Updated 10 locals' favourite restaurants, Paris—Fromage: Lou Glaousou
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1. This Week’s Featured Contributor: Mike Werner who has just joined MyFrenchLife Magazine.
Please help me make Mike feel welcome as we publish his first article about le Havre. And here he introduces himself:
I'm a Dutch journalist, who writes for American newspapers. I've lived in 22 countries and settled in France 35 years ago with my Irish wife, and I'm enchanted by its charm. You can find my writing on 'Mike's Substack'.
2. Le Havre: A 500-year-old city — the biggest harbor city in France by Mike Werner ←
“Le Havre, located on the northwestern coast of France, embodies a rich tapestry of history, architecture, and cultural transformation. Its foundation in 1517 by King Francois I marked the beginning of its development as a vital maritime hub, designed to enhance French naval power and facilitate trade with the New World and beyond.
Over the centuries, Le Havre’s strategic position on the English Channel not only bolstered France’s trading capacities but also made it a key military target, particularly during conflicts such as the Hundred Years War and World War II…”
You can read more about le Havre in the entire article here ←
Thank you, Mike!
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a) Lou Claousou: The wonder of Fromage – unveiling one French cheese at a time by Emily Monaco ←
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b) UPDATED: Where to Eat in Paris—top 10 local favourites by Sarah Cockell
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c) French Film Review: The Edge of the Blade by Cynthia Karena ←
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