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.
France
Brigitte Bardot
France
Louise Weber, aka la Goulue: my most inspiring French woman
Member Contribution - A daring dancer: if you wanted to see Louise Weber perform, you…
Paris, France
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…
France
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…
Paris, France
Quelle horreur! Marianne has hairy armpits
Marianne: the national symbol of France or working class harlot? Discover her many personas.
France
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
Melbourne, Australia
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…
France