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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10, 2017
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03, 2017
Louise Weber, aka la Goulue: my most inspiring French woman
Member Contribution - A daring dancer: if you wanted to see Louise Weber perform, you had to hold on to your drink!
8
03, 2017
Louise Weber ou ‘La Goulue’: ma femme française la plus inspirante
Il fallait s’accrocher à sa boisson pour regarder un spectacle de La Goulue, quelle femme audacieuse
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03, 2017
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 enjoy it so much?
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11, 2016
The rise of Balmain: outsider label to fashion superstar
It wasn't always fame and red carpets for Balmain, discover the history of the French fashion house.
31
10, 2016
Quelle horreur! Marianne has hairy armpits
Marianne: the national symbol of France or working class harlot? Discover her many personas.
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10, 2016
French film review: Viva Maria! – Alliance Française Classic Film Festival
Alliance Française Classic Film Festival showcases ‘Viva Maria!’: the power of the fair-haired women
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10, 2016
The life and designs of Sonia Rykiel
This French fashion designer’s death shook the fashion world! Sonia’s Rykiel’s life was one well worth remembering.
